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A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, seen in profile on a cushioned seat in front of a dark blue draped backdrop. A bald man in a white shirt bends forward and raises both hands toward the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. Behind them a second figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala is partly visible, and a golden lion-form carved ornament sits at the top of the frame. a person: the seated man in orange wears long hair, orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala, a presentation consistent with the a person candidate, though the appearance is only partly clear.

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Photograph on a stage with a dark blue backdrop and a golden ornate pillar behind. On the right, a man with long dark hair, a red bindi and white forehead markings wears a saffron-orange draped robe and sits on a white cushioned chair; he smiles and raises one hand toward a devotee. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe and forehead marking, seated as the figure receiving devotion. Seated to the left, a devotee in a white shirt leans forward with eyes closed, one hand on the seated man's head and the other arm raised, in a gesture of blessing or darshan. Partially visible at the top, another person in an orange robe stands behind the chair.2007-01-05A photograph of a seated figure in long flowing dark hair and a loose saffron-orange robe, with a red bindi on the forehead, sitting on a cream upholstered sofa with a patterned fabric. He raises one hand toward the side of his head while looking down. In front of him, a man in a white shirt with a dark beaded mala around his neck rests his hand on the seated figure's shoulder. Behind them, a dark blue curtain and a golden ornate piece are partly visible, along with another person in orange robes at the upper right edge.2007-02-05A photograph of two men in an indoor hall with a dark backdrop and ornate gilded throne-like seat. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and an orange saffron wrap sits on a cream cushioned seat, smiling. Swamiji (probable) is the label for this figure, based on long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a red forehead mark. On the left, a shaved-headed devotee in white kurta with a rudraksha mala presses his palms together in a respectful greeting toward him. Behind, another figure in orange robes sits on the gilded throne.2007-01-05A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, raising his right hand toward the forehead of a shaved-head man in white kurta-style clothes who is seated with palms raised in front of him. The orange-robed figure sits on a white cushioned seat against a dark purple curtain, with a folded orange towel on the cushion beside them. Swamiji (probable): the orange-robed figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a bindi, and is performing a blessing gesture on a devotee. The man in white is a devotee receiving the blessing.A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange draped robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on the forehead, sitting on a white cushioned seat against a white curved backdrop. His right hand is raised, index finger pointing. Facing him, a man in a white shirt leans forward with one palm raised toward him, as if in conversation or instruction. A dark blue-purple curtain stands behind them. The visible cues of long hair, saffron robes and bindi suggest a probable Swamiji, so the figure is described as Swamiji (probable) seated in discourse with a devotee in white clothes.January 27 20072007-01-27A seated figure in a flowing orange silk robe with long dark wavy hair and a small red bindi on the forehead raises one hand to touch the forehead of an older man in a white short-sleeved shirt, who holds his other palm up in a gesture of refusal or protection. The orange-robed figure sits on a white cushioned seat in front of deep red velvet drapes. The man in white wears a dark wristwatch. a person: the seated orange-robed figure with long swept-back hair, saffron silk and bindi fits the page's a person presentation cues.2007-01-27A photograph of a seated man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with long dark hair swept back, extending his right arm to bless a standing man in a white kurta who bends forward with palms pressed together over his head. A seated man at left wears a white shirt and a beaded rudraksha-style mala. A maroon curtain and a grey cooling unit stand in the background. The orange-clad figure's appearance matches the page's Swamiji reference (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ritual blessing gesture), so the identification is a probable Swamiji.2011-12-02A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark wavy hair, a red bindi and white tilak on the forehead, smiling with eyes closed. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels or leans toward him from the left, hands pressed in namaste, one palm raised near the seated figure's shoulder in blessing. Behind them is an ornate gold-toned carved throne or peetha with a lion-like finial and a standing figure in orange clothing at the top edge. Dark curtain background. a person seated on the throne, receiving the devotee's reverence.2007-01-05A seated man in an orange saffron wrap and sleeveless orange garment, with long swept-back dark hair, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style cloth. The standing devotee has his palms pressed together in namaste, wears a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold bangle, and bows his head toward the seated figure. Behind them are a dark purple curtain and white cushions, with folded orange towels on the seat. The scene suggests a blessing exchange at a stage event. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-clad figure with long hair and orange wrap, who is giving the blessing.A photograph of a man in a white kurta with raised palms, his eyes closed, receiving a touch on the forehead from a long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders, with a small red mark on his forehead. A dark red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. Part of another person's head is visible at the bottom right. The scene suggests a blessing or energy transmission in a hall setting. Probable Swamiji is the man in orange with long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and forehead mark, shown in the act of blessing.2007-01-27A photograph of a man with long, curly dark hair seated on an ornate gold-carved red throne, wearing a loose saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and a red tilak mark on his forehead, looking downward. Beside him, a man in a white collared shirt with raised arm and hand reaches toward the seated figure's head, apparently performing a blessing gesture against a black backdrop. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, consistent with a person candidate seated in a position of honour.