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A photo of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala, with long dark curly hair, on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, touching the head of a man in white clothes and glasses who bows forward, holding a framed picture on a tray with flower garlands and fruit. Another man in an orange robe stands behind the throne, and a shaved-head man in white with a gold garland stands at left. A woman in a green sari stands beside the bowing man, who carries a yellow bag printed NHQ 2005 PICNIC. A gold throne backdrop shows a green tree print. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold throne fits the page's claim; treat as an appearance-based candidate.

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A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, gold necklaces and rudraksha malas sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved frame, handing a small white cloth-wrapped item to a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who wears rudraksha beads and carries yellow tote bags printed with NHG 2005 RONIC. Beside them a woman in a green saree with a red blouse stands near a shaved-headed priest in orange robes holding a silver tray. Another shaved-headed man in white dhoti with gold beads stands at left. Four people are visible.2010-09-11A seated man in long, flowing dark hair and an orange sleeveless robe rests his right hand on the head of a standing devotee in a white shirt, while the devotee bows forward with hands together. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet seat, and a white table before him holds a tray of bananas, flowers and a small packet. Behind them, several men in white shirts and orange-saffron dhotis or scarves watch, one with a red mark on his forehead. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop. Blessing or padapuja-style darshan with an offering tray.2010-09-05November 04 20112011-11-04A seated man in long dark hair and an orange sleeveless robe with a pink flower garland places his hand on the forehead of a devotee who bends forward with folded hands. The devotee wears a white shirt and white dhoti and a bangle. Behind them stand a young man in a light blue shirt with a pendant necklace, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border. A gold-framed red throne with a maroon cushion and a tray of fruit and offerings are in view. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, floral garland) is seated on the throne, giving blessings to the devotee.2010-01-10A seated figure in an orange sleeveless garment with long, swept-back black hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, placing both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. The bowed man wears an orange-and-gold sash with printed lettering. Beside them stands a white side table holding a silver tray of fruit and offerings. Several men in white shirts and orange sashes stand behind and to the left, and a second monk in orange robes stands nearby. The background is a dark blue drape. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange garment and an ornate throne, which are appearance cues consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is an appearance-based candidate, noted as probable.2010-09-05A seated long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and red sleeveless top, wearing a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and extends his hand in blessing over a bowed man in white kurta and white dhoti wearing a white and red flower garland. Other people stand nearby in white clothes, and a woman in a light sari watches. A tray with offerings, flowers and small items sits on a white cloth. Cream walls frame the room. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and is seated in person.2009-08-09July 07 20092009-07-07A seated figure in an orange saffron garment with long swept-back dark hair, multiple beaded necklaces and a gold pendant, places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with folded hands and a brown rudraksha mala. a person is seated on a red and gold throne with an ornate gold backrest, in front of a dark blue draped curtain. Behind them a woman in a white and green sari stands beside a gold tray holding flowers and small offerings. A microphone stands at right. The scene resembles a blessing or padapuja moment during satsang.2011-01-23November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesJuly 11 20092009-07-11A photograph of a pada puja at a golden throne. A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a bare upper arm is placing his hand on the forehead of a bald, bespectacled man in a white kurta who wears a yellow sash and a rudraksha mala and holds white cloth and papers. Two women in white saris with gold borders stand behind them at a side table. The throne is gold and red, with ornate gold lion-like carvings and a red cushion. Gold kalasha-style vessels, fruit and a small tray sit on the table in front, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. Cues of hair, saffron robe and the ornate throne support a person identification in the seated figure, who is in person.2010-02-10A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and jeans bending forward to offer a fruit to a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. The seated figure wears an orange robe and has long dark hair; the figure is in a ceremonial seated position receiving the offering. Beside them stands an older man in white kurta with grey hair and glasses, and at right a standing attendant in orange robes. A tapestry with colourful temple carvings forms the backdrop, and a plate of fruit sits on a white table nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back hair on a golden throne, receiving a pada puja offering, consistent with the page's account of Pratyaksha Pada Puja.2010-02-10