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A seated man in a blue dhoti-style garment and blue shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with raised palms and eyes closed in blessing. He wears multiple strands of rudraksha and bead malas, a pendant, bead bracelets and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair. Two people in white dhotis and white garments kneel with their heads bowed before the throne in a padapuja offering, with a microphone visible beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a blue wrap on a gold throne. Setting is a gilded hall.

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A seated man in a turquoise-blue robe and shawl sits on a gold upholstered throne in front of an ornately carved gold backdrop. He has long dark hair, a red bindi and tripundra marks on his forehead, and wears multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a pearl necklace. His eyes are closed and his palms are raised in a blessing gesture. Two people in the foreground, partly visible, are seated with their backs or heads toward the camera, one holding an object near a microphone. The seated man's identity is visible only through appearance cues, so the a person field is marked as probable.2011-02-13A seated man in a light blue robe and shawl sits on a gold-upholstered throne before an ornate gilded carved backdrop. He wears layered rudraksha malas, a pearl necklace with a rudraksha pendant, and a red bindi with a white forehead mark, and raises both palms outward in blessing. Partially visible in the foreground, a person's hand holds a small oil lamp toward him, and a microphone rests on the throne's armrest. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, and flowing blue robes are visible cues, and the throne and palm gesture alone do not establish identity.2011-02-13A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved gold relief behind him, wearing a light blue sleeveless top and matching blue draped cloth over his shoulder and lap, with several strands of wooden rudraksha beads and white pearl necklaces, and a red bindi and white forehead markings. His palms are raised toward the front in a blessing gesture. Partially visible people in the lower corners and an oil lamp flame at the bottom edge suggest a seated devotee gathering. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of long hair, rudraksha malas, ornate clothing and a gold throne are present, and the page identifies this event as a Pada Puja.2011-02-13A photograph of a man with long dark hair seated on an ornate gold throne with heavily embossed floral and figural carving behind him. He wears a light blue sleeveless top and a matching blue draped shawl over one shoulder, with multiple strands of rudraksha and white beaded malas around his neck and a rudraksha pendant. He has a white tripundra and red bindi on his forehead and raises both open palms toward the viewer. At the lower left, the hand of another person holds a lit oil lamp in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a light blue draped garment on a gold throne; the page places him at a Pada Puja event.2011-02-13A long-haired man in a light blue draped garment sits on an ornate gold throne with embossed floral and scrollwork backing. He wears multiple strands of rudraksha and pearl beads, a rudraksha pendant, bangles and a forehead mark, and raises both palms outward in a blessing gesture. A microphone stands at the right edge, and two partially visible heads in the lower foreground face him.2011-02-13A photograph of a seated man in a sky-blue sleeveless kurta and draped blue shawl with ruffled edge, wearing multiple strands of rudraksha and pearl malas, a rudraksha pendant, a rudraksha-and-pearl armband and wrist bracelets, and a red bindi with white tilak on his forehead. He sits on an ornate gold-upholstered throne against a richly carved gold backdrop, raising his right hand in blessing. A microphone sits on the armrest, and two blurred heads in the foreground suggest a seated audience.2011-02-13A seated man with long dark hair, a red bindi and white tilak on his forehead, wearing a sky-blue sleeveless garment with a blue draped shawl, multiple strands of rudraksha and pearl malas, and a rudraksha pendant. He sits on an ornate gold-embossed throne and raises his right hand in blessing. In the foreground, a devotee's hand holds a lit oil lamp and another lamp glows at lower right, indicating a pada puja ritual. A microphone sits on the armrest. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with long hair, saffron-free sky-blue ceremonial dress, rudraksha malas and a pendant, a distinctive cluster of cues.2011-02-13A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold throne with embossed floral and figural carving behind him. He wears a sky-blue sleeveless top and draped blue shawl with a teal trim, rudraksha mala necklaces in several strands, a pearl necklace, and rudraksha bracelets. He has a white forehead marking and red bindi, and raises both palms outward in a blessing or teaching gesture. A microphone stands at right. Two partially visible bald devotees in the foreground, one holding flowers, are seen from behind. Matching the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial setting, this is the seated central figure, presenting a discourse or blessing during a pada puja.2011-02-13A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing a sleeveless light blue top and matching blue draped wrap with ruffled edges, is raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a pearl necklace with a central rudraksha pendant, plus beaded armlets and bracelets. He sits on a gold-upholstered throne in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop, with a microphone at the side. Two people are partially visible at the lower edges of the frame, seated before him. a person is identified by the long swept hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold throne setting, consistent with the page.2011-02-13A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved gold backing. He wears a sleeveless sky-blue top and a matching blue shawl draped over his shoulder and lap, with multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a pearl necklace, a rudraksha pendant, beaded armlets and a wrist mala. He has a red bindi and white markings on his forehead and raises his right hand in a blessing gesture. A microphone sits on the armrest beside him. In the lower corners, the shaved heads of two seated devotees are partly visible. a person cues: long swept hair, saffron-free but ornate rudraksha and pearl adornments, and a throne setting, consistent with the page's Pada Puja event.2011-02-13A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold-carved backrest, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a sky-blue draped garment over a light blue top, with multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a white pearl necklace, a rudraksha pendant, and rudraksha bracelets on his wrists and upper arm. A white vibhuti line and red kumkum mark are on his forehead. A microphone sits on the armrest. In the lower foreground, the blurred heads and hands of devotees holding incense sticks are visible. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, rudraksha malas and blue-and-gold ceremonial dress match the page's Swamiji reference.2011-02-13A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved gilded backrest, raising his right hand in blessing. He wears a sky-blue sleeveless garment with a matching blue wrap draped over his shoulder and lap, several strands of rudraksha and white bead malas, a rudraksha pendant, a beaded arm band and a red bindi with white tilak on his forehead. Partially visible devotees in the foreground, a microphone rests on the armrest. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold-framed throne setting indicate a candidate in person.2011-02-13