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A photograph of a seated figure in a tiger-striped saffron and orange garment with multiple strands of rudraksha and pearl malas and a yellow-orange cloth at the waist, receiving a blessing from a man in a grey and white striped button-up shirt with a red thread on his wrist. The man stands behind the seated figure with both palms raised near the head, in what appears to be a blessing gesture. The seated figure wears a red tilak on the forehead and is seated before a large gold-coloured ornate backdrop with carved floral and divine motifs, with a golden trident-like element visible at the top. a person: the seated figure's long swept-back hair and layered rudraksha malas are consistent with the page's reference to a person, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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December 18 20132013-12-18A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long orange-and-gold beaded necklace, shoulders bare and a red tilak on the forehead, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white striped kurta, while his left hand rests on the kneeling man's shoulder. A gold-legged throne with a leopard-print cushion and an orange cloth sits beside him, and a bouquet of red and yellow flowers stands at the right. Behind them another figure in orange robes has hands folded in anjali. Appearance-based candidate for a person, who is seated on the throne and giving a blessing (anugraha) to the devotee.2014-04-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bead necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits on a gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion and an orange cloth. He has long swept-back hair and a red bindi, and places his palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white striped kurta. The seated figure's distinctive hair, saffron garments and gold necklace match the a person cues, shown here in a photograph of a blessing at a stage event. Stage backdrop and dark background visible.2014-04-28A photograph of a smiling man with swept-back long dark hair, a white forehead stripe and a red bindi, wearing an orange-brown draped cloth bare-chested and layered rudraksha mala necklaces, with gold earrings. He raises one arm and holds a silver staff or trident-topped rod while leaning toward a younger man in a grey striped sleeveless top with an orange cloth over his shoulder, who has his hands raised toward him. Behind them is a painted mountain backdrop with a gold deity murti and a red cushion at right. a person is shown in a ceremonial exchange with a devotee, matching appearance cues of long swept hair, saffron-toned clothing and rudraksha malas.2012-07-08A photograph of a seated man in an orange-and-black tiger-striped garment with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial beaded necklace, smiling as he places his hand on the forehead of a long-haired blond man in a white shirt with a red shawl. A gold-coloured ornate surface and a red curtain are behind them, with a fan and another partly visible man with tripundra markings at the right edge. The seated man matches the a person appearance cues of ornate clothing and rudraksha malas, and is giving a blessing to the devotee.2013-05-25A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-bordered shawl and a long gold bead necklace raises his right palm to the forehead of a kneeling man in a grey-brown striped shirt and wristwatch, with eyes closed. The seated man has a white vertical forehead mark and holds a small white card in his left hand. Behind them a large gold deity murti and red cushions sit in a warm room.2014-01-04A long-haired man in a tiger-striped garment and a rudraksha mala with a small red tilak on his forehead raises his right hand to bless the bald head of a man in white ritual clothes with a red shawl and saffron-orange sash. The blessing man holds a long golden staff upright. Behind them a golden ornamental panel and red curtain are visible. The figure with the long hair and rudraksha mala matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and he is physically present, performing a blessing for a devotee.2013-05-25A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-trimmed shawl and a long rudraksha mala, with white and red forehead markings, reaching out to touch the forehead of a younger man in a striped short-sleeved shirt with a visitor badge. Behind them are gold ornaments, a garland of red flowers, and red and purple draped cloth, with a standing fan at right. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. a person appears as the robed seated figure with distinctive saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and forehead markings, as the one giving the blessing.2013-09-28A seated man with long dark hair pulled back and a tiger-striped shawl over bare shoulders, wearing a dark rudraksha mala across his chest, reaches out to place his palm on the forehead of a standing man in a light blue striped collared shirt with an orange lanyard. Behind them, a red curtain and a deity murti decorated with colourful garlands and flowers. A seated attendant in white with a golden-bordered shawl watches at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a patterned wrap, consistent with the page; this is a blessing given to a devotee.2013-07-08Photograph of an indoor blessing moment. A man in a short-sleeved white-and-grey striped shirt, seen from behind with dark hair, leans forward while a bare-chested figure in orange-saffron cloth places his hand on the man's head.2012-06-03May 25 20132013-05-25A seated man with long dark swept-back hair and a white forehead mark wears an orange and black tiger-striped garment, a pink, white and red flower garland, a gold bangle and a gold-coloured belt. He sits on a red velvet throne-like chair beside a gold carved panel and green foliage, smiling as he raises both palms to slap hands with a man in orange and white clothing who has white markings on his forehead and arm. Behind them stand people in orange and white robes and devotees in the background. The person is Swamiji (probable) based on long swept-back hair, flower garland and distinctive tiger-striped clothing, shown in a seated darshan-style setting.2012-12-16