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A seated man in a rust-red robe and a gold-bead garland smiles and reaches toward a younger figure in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead mark and small earrings. Behind them rests a gold cobra-hooded object beside a silver trident-topped staff with a snake coiled around it. Pink lights, bamboo screens and green leaves form the backdrop. A partially visible person with dark hair sits in the left foreground. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a gold bead garland, matching the page's a person cues, so this is a probable in-person appearance of a person.

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August 01 20142014-08-01A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair and a white forehead mark sits smiling on a white and red throne, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a thick gold ornate necklace with a golden pendant and a brown rudraksha-style mala. He rests one hand on the shoulder of a young person in a white cloth kneeling before him. Two other attendants in white flank the scene, with green foliage, orange flowers and a gold-decorated backdrop behind. a person seated on the throne, receiving devotees.2017-02-13Photograph of a seated man in orange-saffron drapery and a gold-bead necklace, with white sandalwood markings and a red bindi on his forehead, extending his right arm toward a silver staff with a bowl-shaped top and a dark snake coiled around its shaft. He sits before a golden lion-shaped throne with a red striped cushion, in front of red drapes. On the right, two people in white and saffron garments sit kneeling with heads bowed, one with a white forehead mark. A peacock-feather fan is visible at the left edge. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace, and a golden throne), seated in a teaching role.2014-07-27August 01 20142014-08-01A man seated on a red throne with gold ornamental carving behind him reaches out to touch the head of a young boy in a white collared shirt, who stands with his back to the camera. The seated man wears a rust-orange robe, a dark rudraksha-style mala with large gold beads and a gold pendant, gold armlets, and gold earrings, and has a red tilak on his forehead. Another adult's hand rests on the boy's shoulder at the left edge. The scene looks like a blessing moment in a ceremonial setting.2016-07-13A seated man in rust-brown robes with long swept-back hair, a white vibhuti marking on his forehead, rudraksha malas across his shoulders and a heavy gold necklace reaches out to touch the forehead of a young boy in a white kurta, who stands with hands folded. He sits on an ornate white-and-gold throne with a carved face motif before red draped curtains and gold ritual pillars. A small brass-lit offering and another seated person's head appear at the lower edge. a person is presented here as the seated figure giving the initiation touch, matching the page's reference to third eye initiation for children.2017-02-13 +1 copiesAugust 02 20142014-08-02Two seated men in saffron-orange robes sit before an ornate gold throne with carved floral and deity panels, the lion armrest visible at right. The man on the left is elderly and bald, with white ash markings on his forehead and arms, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and a gold bangle, and he looks toward the viewer with a serious expression. The man on the right, with swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a saffron headband with rudraksha beads, a saffron shawl and a long ceremonial gold-and-bead necklace, smiles broadly with his hands clasped in his lap. A microphone is visible at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable) is the man on the right, identified by his swept-back hair, saffron headband, shawl and gold bead necklace.2012-05-10July 25 20142014-07-25A smiling man in ochre-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and cushioned arms, set against a cream wall. He wears a large gold ceremonial necklace, a rudraksha mala of beads, and a red bindi on his forehead. A small lapel microphone is clipped to his robe. A water bottle sits at the lower left edge. He gestures with his hands while speaking, as in a discourse. a person: the appearance-based cues are the saffron robes, the rudraksha mala, the gold necklace and the ornate throne. Caption reads "Photos Of The Day" in the page excerpt, not on the image.2014-01-25 +1 copiesAugust 01 20142014-08-01A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with intricate carved relief panels showing a deity and figures. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap over one shoulder, layered gold bead necklaces and a gold chain, and a red bindi on his forehead, with a small clip-on microphone near his face. The background includes soft pink and yellow draped fabric. Swamiji (probable): the saffron wrap, long hair, gold necklaces and throne are visible cues, so this is a seated figure on stage at a satsang-style event.2012-09-20