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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe draped over the body, wearing a garland of yellow and white flowers with red accents, sitting on a white-covered chair in a plain room with a red-brown wall and window. A man in a light striped shirt and dark trousers kneels before the seated figure, holding and touching the figure's hand, while a second person in white sits partly visible at left. A metal tray with blue banknotes, a steel tumbler, a small clock and marigold petals sit on a white-covered table nearby, and a striped green-pink mat covers the floor.

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A seated figure in orange robes with a yellow and red flower garland and long dark hair sits in a cushioned chair, bare-shouldered, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee with folded palms. The devotee wears a cream textured kurta. A standing man in white with an orange shawl watches nearby. In front, a tray holds rudraksha malas, yellow powder, small packets, and a blue basket holds fruit; a staff leans against the chair. Blue netting hangs at the left and a red-walled room with windows forms the background. a person is seated in the chair, identified by the long swept hair, orange robes and garland, presented as the one giving blessing.2007-01-02A photograph of a padukas ceremony outdoors on a concrete floor. A long-haired figure seated on a white-draped chair wears an orange wrap over the shoulders, a white garland around the neck, and has bare feet resting on a plate of flowers and offerings. A standing man in white dhoti and an orange shawl reaches toward the seated figure with joined hands. Behind them, a brick wall, steps and a white sheet-metal edge. A bald man in white sits lower left. A striped mat and a kumkum-marked tray sit on the floor, with a microphone stand at left. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair, orange saffron clothing and a garland, which matches the page's description of a person. Four people are visible.2007-02-24A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on a white-covered cushioned seat in a plain hall, a white pedestal fan beside him and a motorcycle visible through a window. He smiles while holding a small card toward a kneeling man in a light blue checked short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers, who leans forward with his hands open to receive it. A basket of folded papers and a stack of small printed cards sit on the seat, with a feathered fan and flower petals nearby. The man in orange has distinctive long hair swept back and a bare shoulder, with a saffron wrap draped over his chest, which fits the appearance-based cues for the a person; the page does not confirm an event with him present.2006-11-19A photograph of a long-haired figure in orange robes seated on a white cushioned chair with a gold-patterned pillow, receiving a gesture from a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti who extends his hands forward to offer something small. A yellow flower garland lies on the white cloth in front. Behind them a standing man in white with an orange shawl and a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala stand near red-painted walls and a window. A tray of printed booklets and pamphlets sits on the lower left. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person, but the identification is uncertain from appearance alone.2007-01-02A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron wrap with long dark hair and a garland of yellow and white flowers, reaching forward to touch the head of a kneeling older man in a white shirt with palms pressed together in namaskar. The kneeling man wears a gold wristwatch. A standing man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands behind them. The seated figure sits on a white cushioned seat with an orange pillow, and a red cloth lies on the floor. Small packets and cards rest at the lower left. The setting is a hall with red-painted walls and a tiled floor. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron wrap and a flower garland, giving the cues of the in-person candidate.2007-01-02A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair, holding the hands of a young man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white trousers who kneels before them on a tiled floor. Marigold and yellow flower garlands and red blossoms lie on a cushioned seat in front. Behind them, men sit on a red-cushioned bench, a black camera bag rests on the bench, a tripod-mounted camera stands at right, and an electric fan is visible. The seated figure matches the a person cues of saffron robe and long swept-back hair, shown in person receiving a devotee in a blessing gesture.2007-01-02A photograph taken indoors in a hall with red-painted walls and a tiled floor. A figure with long dark hair and an orange saffron wrap sits on a cream cushioned seat, bare-footed, holding hands with a kneeling man in a pink-and-white checked shirt and grey trousers who wears a name badge and a wristwatch. Beside them is a table with a cane-like staff, a tray of rudraksha malas, a tray of yellow flowers, stacked cards and turmeric or saffron-coloured items, and a garland of yellow marigolds lies on the seat. The man appears to be receiving a blessing or personal interaction. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange saffron clothing with rudraksha malas nearby, though the appearance is only partly distinctive.2007-01-02A photograph of an indoor ritual in a room with bright green curtains. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe and a garland of white flowers and rudraksha beads sits on a white-covered seat, extending a hand toward a golden vessel held by an older attendant in orange, wearing a beaded necklace. In the foreground, a man in a white kurta kneels on a patterned red rug, while a man in a checked shirt stands at left and another man in white stands at right. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha necklace stands at far right. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron-coloured robes with a flower garland, a cue consistent with the page's a person reference, but the appearance is not conclusive.2011-05-23A seated figure in orange robes and a white and yellow marigold garland with a red flower raises a hand to the forehead of an older man in a checked shirt and cream trousers, who leans forward with palms pressed together in a gesture of reverence. A man in white with an orange shawl stands behind them. A tray of folded banknotes sits on a white cloth at lower left, and a fan and plain room with red-brown walls and striped mats complete the setting. The seated figure has long dark hair and wears a visible ritual gesture of blessing, while the older man receives it.2006-12-10A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a white flower garland with pink and green accents, placing his right palm on the forehead of a older man in a white short-sleeved striped shirt who is bowed before him. The seated man smiles warmly. A white cushioned seat, a microphone on a table, a small tray of sweets and a yellow plate sit at the left edge, with dark draped curtains and green foliage behind. The scene suggests a blessing being given to a devotee.2006-10-21A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and bare upper torso, wrapped in an orange saffron cloth with a white flower garland, sitting on a white-covered bench. He reaches out to touch the face of a man in a pink shirt and dark trousers who bends forward. Behind them a man in white with an orange shawl holds a tray with marigold flowers and a small box. In the lower right a woman in a purple sari with gold bangles kneels on a striped mat. Metal tables, a fan and windows with a bright outdoor view are visible.2006-12-10A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair smiles while a kneeling man in a cream and brown striped kurta clasps his hands. The seated figure sits on an orange cushioned throne with a red pillow, bare feet on a low step. Behind them stands a shrine with brass lamps, a kalasha, and deity murti in colourful garlanded alcoves. Two people in white ritual clothes stand at left, one in an orange shawl, and a woman in pink at right.2010-06-27