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A photograph of a blessing moment indoors under a corrugated metal roof. A man with swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and raises both hands toward the head of a young woman in white who bows with her hands together. A small child in a blue and purple dress sits on an adult's hip nearby, reaching toward the scene. An older man in a white shirt smiles in the background, and a bald man in a red-and-white dhoti with a gold-beaded necklace stands at right. Behind them, framed posters and photographs hang on the wall, and a tray of offerings with marigolds and fruit sits at the lower right. A man at left presses his palms together in greeting. The man in orange has long hair and a saffron robe, a cue consistent with the page's description, so this appearance is labelled as a probable Swamiji in person.

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A photograph at an evening darshan where a man in an orange turban and sleeveless orange top with long dark hair leans forward and reaches out his hand toward a small toddler in a beige dress held by a man in glasses and a white shirt. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, orange turban and orange robe match the page's identification, and he is the central figure receiving devotees. Around them, older men in white shirts and a man in a light blue shirt watch closely, a woman in white with orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands at left, and a tray with coloured gifts and a red box sits at lower right. Orange hangings and a few onlookers fill the background.2010-02-17A photograph of a darshan moment in an orange-walled hall. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe with long dark hair swept back places his right hand on the head of a seated devotee in white, who bows low. Beside them, a grey-haired man in a white shirt wears an orange-and-white mala and watches closely. Behind, standing devotees include a bald man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala, a man in a grey shirt, and others in white dhotis. A framed photo panel hangs on the wall above, and a red carpet runs along the left. The orange-robed man has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, so he is a candidate for Swamiji (probable) giving blessing at darshan.2010-08-08A photograph inside a hall with orange-and-multicolour decorated pillars. A man in an orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a small toddler held by a woman in a grey embroidered top. A man in a white shirt stands behind, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes stands at right, with a silver tray of gold-coloured offerings in the foreground. Several other people in white are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable) — the orange robe, long hair and rudraksha mala match the page's claim, and he is performing a blessing.2010-10-29A photograph inside a temple hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a white-and-red forehead marking raises his hand in blessing over the head of a woman in a blue-and-white patterned sari, while a small boy in a red-and-white striped shirt leans in beside her. Behind them a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands watching, and a bald man in orange robes stands at right. A gold tray with a purple box and brass items sits at the lower right. Framed banners hang on the wall behind, and a decorated pillar with blue and yellow patterns stands between them.2010-10-24A photograph of a darshan-style blessing in an indoor hall. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with layered gold and bead necklaces, bare-shouldered, places both hands on the head of a devotee who is bending forward. Crowd members stand close around, including a man in a white dhoti holding a small child in a green shirt, a bald man in white with a rudraksha mala, and a monk with a shaved head and orange wrap at right. A videographer with a camera stands at upper left, and framed portraits hang on the wall behind. The orange-robed figure has long swept hair and distinctive adornments, consistent with the a person candidate. Approximately six to twenty people are visible.2011-11-06A photograph of a man in an orange saffron wrap, bare-chested and with gold hoop earrings, seated and placing his right hand on the head of a young child held upright by a woman in a white top. Around them, devotees including a woman in a red patterned top, a woman in white, and a boy in a green shirt watch quietly in a dim indoor setting with red drapery behind. The man's appearance (dark hair, earrings, saffron wrap) is consistent with the a person description, shown in the role of giving blessings, and he is shown here blessing the child. Four or more people are visible in the scene, including partly visible figures at the edges.2012-07-07October 29 20102010-10-29October 29 20102010-10-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a swept-back hairstyle and a white tilak on his forehead sits on a red-and-gold throne draped in silver-patterned fabric, reaching down to touch the head of a small girl in a pink dress who kneels before him with a rudraksha mala hanging from her neck. Behind him, a man in orange robes with a ceremonial necklace and a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stand near marigold garlands. A man in white and a bald head appear in the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by his saffron robes, swept-back hair, rudraksha-adorned presence and throne seat, in a blessing gesture with the child.2009-09-11A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and hanging lights. A man in orange robes with a long black rudraksha mala and a red tilak stands center, placing his hands on the head of a small child lying against a woman in an orange floral sari. Around them, devotees in white shirts and white sarees stand with palms pressed together in prayer, and another monk in orange robes with a bare shaved head holds a brass vessel. Other people stand behind in the crowd. The orange-robed central figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive rudraksha adornments, a probable match for the page's Swamiji, so the appearance cue is strong enough to label him probable.2010-10-30December 05 20092009-12-05A photo of a blessing scene in an indoor hall with a cream wall, a ceiling fan and colourful striped cloth hangings. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala wears a saffron wrap and places his hand on the head of a young child held by a woman in a grey floral top. A man in a white shirt stands behind them, and a monk in saffron with a gold necklace stands at right beside a shaved-headed attendant in orange. A silver tray with gold items sits in the foreground.2010-10-29