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A smiling man in a maroon turban with gold trim and a red bindi raises his right hand in blessing while standing beside a red tray holding packets and wrapped sweets, with rudraksha beads visible. He wears an orange silk garment, a maroon sash and shawl, and a heavy gold necklace of ornate beads, plus a gold bangle on his upper arm. To the left, several devotees in white clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaste, with a silver rope barrier between them. Swamiji (probable) is described by the distinctive crown-like maroon turban, saffron-orange silk and ornate gold necklace, consistent with the page's claim. The setting is an indoor hall with warm lighting and a golden decorative backdrop behind him.

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December 03 20112011-12-03December 06 20112011-12-06A man in a red turban with a fan-shaped crest and a jewelled brooch, wearing a blue dhoti, red shawl, layered gold necklaces and gold bangles, raises his right hand in blessing toward a line of devotees with palms pressed together. Several devotees in white kurtas and dhotis stand on the left, and a shaved-headed priest in white clothing stands at the right edge beside ritual objects. Behind them, a temple altar displays a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands and golden canopies. The setting is an indoor temple hall with a white and blue wall. The man's appearance suggests a person (in-person candidate) through his turban, gold ornaments and blessing gesture, though the appearance is not fully certain. Devotees perform pratyaksha padapuja style veneration.2011-11-30 +1 copiesOctober 03 20112011-10-03A photograph of a devotional gathering in an indoor hall with peach walls and framed religious pictures. A central figure wears a red turban with gold trim, a red robe, and layered gold-coloured beaded necklaces, and smiles while extending his right hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee. A man in white kneels with his palms pressed together, and another devotee in white bows forward with hands joined. Behind them, several men in white shirts and a monk in saffron stand watching. A bald man in saffron and a younger shaved-headed person in white stand at the right edge.2011-11-28A photograph of a man in a tall red turban with a gold trim and a jewelled brooch, wearing a green and orange silk garment, a gold necklace and multiple rudraksha malas, smiling as he raises his right hand in blessing toward a man in a light blue shirt who presses his palms together. Other devotees in white and pale clothing crowd the hall behind them, and a robed figure in orange stands at the right edge. Framed portraits hang on the wall in the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) cues: the red turban, ornate gold and green silk clothing and multiple malas, while giving blessings to devotees.2011-12-04October 04 20112011-10-04A man in a bright yellow turban with a red ornament and a red and gold silk garment, draped with a yellow shawl and long rudraksha mala, raises one hand in blessing while smiling and holding a small white slip of paper. Beside him an attendant in white dhoti and shirt holds a wooden tray of sweets and small packets. On the left a woman in a cream sari with folded hands receives blessing, and other devotees and attendants in white and orange stand behind a barrier in a hall. A yellow and orange banner with partial text hangs in the background. The man has long swept-back hair and rudraksha ornaments, consistent with a presentation the page associates with a person, though his face is not used for identification.2011-09-12December 17 20112011-12-17A photo of a pada puja or devotee reception at an indoor hall. A man in a crimson turban with a jeweled brooch and a white dhoti with a red sash, wearing layered beaded necklaces and gold bangles, smiles and extends his hand toward a row of devotees with palms pressed together. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in an orange saffron robe holds a tray of offerings. Another shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a yellow border stands at the right foreground. Devotees at the left stand in a line with folded hands.2011-12-31December 04 20112011-12-04Photograph of a ceremonial blessing scene in a hall with red curtains. A man in a turban and yellow-gold robe, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a heavy ornate gold-toned necklace, smiles and touches the head of a devotee who bows with palms joined; the devotee wears an orange shirt and light trousers. A younger attendant in orange robes holds out a red tray with compartments containing small items, possibly rudraksha beads. Onlookers stand behind, and a camera operator is visible at left. a person: the turbaned man in yellow-gold robes with rudraksha malas and ornate necklace, giving a blessing to a bowing devotee.2012-04-04