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A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold chain and a gold armband. He has a red bindi and white tilak markings and places both hands on the head of a seated person in the foreground, whose dark hair in a bun is visible. The person being blessed wears dark clothing and sits on a red cushion. A red and white backdrop is behind them. Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in the blessing gesture, with his orange robe, rudraksha malas and long hair as the distinguishing cues.

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February 26 20112011-02-26 +1 copiesA seated guru in saffron-orange robes with a bare shoulder sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest, eyes closed, wearing a red tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace. He rests both hands on the crown of the head of a person kneeling in front, whose dark hair and orange clothing are visible. A deep red cushion rests beside the throne and a red backdrop stands behind. The scene suggests a blessing or shaktipat-style darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, saffron clothing and an ornate gold throne, and is the central figure of the blessing.2011-02-26A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a gold border sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. He wears long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and tripundra forehead marks, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant, and a gold armlet. His right hand rests on the head of a person seated in front of him, whose dark hair is pulled back and who wears orange cloth. Behind is a red and white backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne giving a blessing, with the appearance-based cues of long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and gold necklace.2011-02-26A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders, with long swept-back black hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and multiple strands of rudraksha malas with silver-toned beads around his neck. He sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scrollwork detailing, against a red and white backdrop. He extends his right arm to touch the crown of a woman's head, who is seen from behind at lower left with long dark hair. A second woman at lower right raises her hand with bangles, and a hand holds a small folded pink paper.2011-02-26A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl and a gold-edged orange garment, wearing rudraksha mala necklaces with silver beads and a red bindi, seated before an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion. He looks down at a small pink paper he holds in one hand while his other arm extends toward the head of a person with dark hair in the lower left foreground. A woman's hand with rings is raised in the lower right foreground. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron shawl, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated in an in_person role as a teacher or giver of blessing. The background shows a red curtain and a white wall.2011-02-26A photograph of a man with long, swept-back black hair seated on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold backrest carved with lion-like motifs. He wears a saffron-orange shawl with a gold border draped over his shoulder, long rudraksha malas with silver beads, and a gold armlet, and he has a white vertical forehead mark. He is turned to the right, smiling, with his hand resting near a seated person whose dark hair is visible in the lower right corner. Behind him is a pink banner with red lettering and a white disc. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron shawl, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold armlet are the qualifying cues for this seated figure.2011-02-26Swamiji (probable) sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne-back in a satsang hall. He wears saffron-orange draped clothing with a gold border, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold armlet, and his long dark hair is swept back. He smiles and gestures with his hands toward a seated devotee in white at the right edge of the frame. Behind him is a pink backdrop, a white fan, and a brass lamp stand, with a basket of fruit and offerings beside him.2011-02-26A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered shawl, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold armband, with white vibhuti and a red bindi on his forehead. He sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, leaning toward a man in a grey t-shirt whose back is to the camera and whose raised hand is in the foreground. Behind them are a gold kalasha-style lamp stand and a tray of red apples.2011-02-26April 27 20122012-04-27A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits in front of an ornate gold throne-style chair, gesturing with his open hands. He wears an orange-saffron shawl with gold borders, multiple rudraksha malas with white beads across his chest, a gold armlet, and a red bindi on his forehead. In the blurred foreground at right, the back of another person's head is visible. Behind him is a pink-white backdrop with large red lettering.2011-02-26Close photo of a long-haired man with a white-painted forehead and red bindi, wearing an orange shawl with gold border and a rudraksha mala. He sits before an ornate gold throne-like chair and extends his hand in blessing toward the crown of a person whose dark head is visible in the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable): a long-haired, orange-clad, rudraksha-wearing figure seated on a gold throne, giving blessing. Background is a red and white backdrop.2011-02-26A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a large carved gilded backrest and red velvet cushions, speaking into a gooseneck microphone. He wears an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, a gold armlet with a red bead, and a red bindi on his forehead. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders and his right hand is raised in an explanatory gesture. Behind him are gold and red draped backdrops and ritual decor. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments seated on a throne during a discourse.2011-02-26