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A seated man in orange-saffron cloth with multiple rudraksha and beaded malas and a bead necklace sits on a cushioned platform before red draperies and brass lamps, holding a folded white paper. Facing him, a girl in white with a red-bordered shawl and a boy in white with a red sash stand with palms raised in greeting or blessing. Behind them a woman in white with a red shawl and rudraksha mala watches, with a brass lamp and other devotees in white and red visible in the background. The orange-clad seated figure is a priest or sannyasi; a person identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold-bead necklace, reading a sheet of paper held in one hand while other people gather around. He sits on a pink-draped low platform before a brass lamp and a drum-like instrument. A woman in white with a rudraksha necklace watches, and a woman in a white sari and red sash raises her palms beside a young boy in white shirt and red sash who also raises his palms. Another person in white and red stands in the background near a brass lamp. The saffron-robed man matches the page's a person cues of ornate gold beads, rudraksha and saffron clothing, so he is a person candidate.2015-05-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a thick rudraksha-style necklace of gold bead ornaments sits on a red cushioned seat, holding a folded white paper that he is handing or reading. Facing him, a woman in a red-and-white shawl leans in while a young boy in white stands beside her. Behind them, several women in white saris and red shawls sit or stand in a decorated hall with brass lamps, potted flowers and a red drape. The man has long hair swept back in a bun and bare shoulders, with distinctive ceremonial adornments; the appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, a probable identification from visible cues. The setting suggests a satsang or personal blessing exchange.2015-05-09May 09 20152015-05-09A man in an orange-and-saffron robe with a gold-trimmed sash and a multi-strand rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt and a red-and-orange shawl. Two women stand behind them: one in a white top with a rudraksha mala and red kumkum on her forehead, the other in a white top with an orange lanyard. A red cloth draping and a fan are visible in the background. The man's dress and rudraksha mala are visible cues, and the scene is consistent with a blessing given during a satsang or initiation, though no printed name appears in the frame. a person is the person in saffron giving the blessing.2015-07-19A seated man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long gold-beaded mala and a tilak on his forehead, sits on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests and reads from loose sheets of paper. Several devotees in white clothes with orange or red shawls kneel or stand before him with raised palms in greeting. A young boy in white with a rudraksha mala kneels in the foreground, hands raised. Behind them stand additional attendees and potted plants, with gold-and-wood latticed panels in the background. The setting appears to be a formal darshan or satsang hall with orange carpeting.2015-08-23May 21 20142014-05-21October 06 20152015-10-06A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold backrest and cushions, wearing an orange and maroon saffron-style robe, a long dark rudraksha mala, and long swept-back hair. He holds a white paper or envelope and extends his hand toward a young boy in white clothes with a red cord and a bead necklace, who stands with hands joined. Beside them a woman in a white and green-bordered sari bends forward and holds a silver tray with two red apples. A man in white stands behind the throne. The setting is a stage with a dark blue curtain and a golden deity relief at the top. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the honoured position, with saffron robe, rudraksha mala and long hair as qualifying cues; the boy receives a blessing.2010-11-10A long-haired seated figure in an orange-brown garment and dark rudraksha beads leans forward and lays his right hand on the head of a young boy in a dark sleeveless top with a red-and-black beaded cord. The seated figure holds a folded paper in his left hand. Beside them stands a man in a white dhoti-style cloth with gold border, bare-chested, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold chain, with white forehead markings. Behind them are a red-and-gold festoon backdrop, a curly-haired boy in white, and a boy in a red shawl. A red-and-black tiger-striped cushioned seat and floral offerings lie at the bottom of the frame. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, orange garment, and heavy rudraksha mala cues, performing a blessing on the boy.2013-07-13A seated man in orange and gold ceremonial dress, with a long gold-and-bead necklace and hair tied back, places his right hand on the head of a young child in white clothes and an orange-red printed shawl. The child's hands are pressed together in greeting. Behind them, several people in white and orange-red shawls sit or stand on a red mat and white cloth, with a woman in orange-red smiling nearby. The scene suggests a blessing during a satsang. a person: the seated man wears the saffron and gold robes and ornate necklace of a person-type figure, while the child receives a blessing.2015-07-19July 06 20132013-07-06A seated man with long swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment, a rudraksha-style braided necklace and a gold ornamental collar, sits on a raised seat facing a group of devotees who sit with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them stand a row of people in white and red-orange shawls near ornate gold garlands, a silver staff-like ritual object, and green foliage. A child kneels in the foreground in white. The photograph shows a satsang-style gathering in a decorated hall. The seated figure matches the page's presentation cues and is described as a person by appearance, while the devotees and standing attendants are described by role.2014-12-24