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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in an ornate golden-throne setting decorated with floral garlands. A man with long, swept-back dark hair in an orange saffron robe and a multicoloured flower garland stands and reaches toward a toddler in a red-and-gold outfit held by a woman in a purple sari with floral borders. The toddler holds a white cloth or tray, and a second woman in orange stands at the left. Another man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace stands at far left. Behind them are a gilded panel with a deity murti and flower garlands along the wall. The man in saffron shows the qualifying cues of long hair, saffron robe and garland, so he is described as Swamiji (probable), a guru blessing the child during a ritual such as padapuja or a blessing ceremony.

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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing on a gilded throne. A young man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe, a multicoloured flower garland with a red and white bloom, and sits on a gold-and-cream throne with a red cushion. He holds a thread or cord and ties it near the wrist area of a small boy in a white and beige checked shirt, while a woman in a pink and blue patterned sari with white jasmine in her hair stands beside the boy. Behind them a man in an orange shawl and turban-style head covering assists. Gold ornate carvings and red and white floral decorations fill the background.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a thick garland of red, white, pink and multicoloured flowers, extending his hand to a small child held by a woman in a yellow sari with a silver handbag. The child is seated on her lap and appears to be receiving a blessing or touch. Behind them stands a monk in orange robes with a head covering, and a young girl in yellow. The backdrop features a gold-embossed panel with a central deity relief, flower-decorated arches, and a cream upholstered seat with red and orange cushions. The scene appears to be a darshan or blessing moment in an ashram hall. a person: the seated man in the orange robe and long hair with garland, sitting on the throne-like seat being honoured, matches the page's presence claim through his saffron clothing, long swept hair and garland.2009-12-24A photograph of a devotional children's event in an ornate golden-throned setting decorated with flower garlands. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless garment, a red-and-white flower garland and gold-toned ornaments, leans forward from a golden throne to touch the hand of a small girl in a white dress with a lanyard. Behind him a man in an orange robe and orange turban-style head covering attends with a brass vessel and incense sticks, while a woman in a yellow sari assists at a small table with a flower vase. On the left an older woman in a white sari with gold border and a girl in white stand watching, and a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari guides the child forward. a person appears as the central figure in orange, seated on the throne with long hair, a red garland and gold ornaments, in a ritual honouring of children.2009-12-24Photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a white-and-multicolour flower garland, sitting on a gold-ornate throne with a red and gold cushion, while leaning forward to help a young girl in a light blue and white dress. Beside them, a man in an orange robe with a red-trimmed shawl and a gold chain necklace adjusts a white cloth or string on the girl's shoulder. A woman in a red and white patterned top and floral skirt, with a yellow lanyard, stands watching. Behind them are floral arrangements of red, orange and yellow blooms on a green garland backdrop, and a man in white with a yellow shawl stands at left. The man on the throne fits the page's appearance cues: long hair, saffron robes and ornate gold seating, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate.2009-12-24A photograph of a ceremony in an ornate setting. A seated man on the right wears an orange saffron robe and a long garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with long swept-back dark hair and a bare forehead with a small mark; he sits on a gilded golden throne and smiles while a child in a white shirt has a white thread being tied or placed around the head. A woman in an orange sari with gold bangles and red glass bangles on the left holds the child steady. Behind them a second person in orange robes and a gold chain assists, and a small figure in yellow stands in the background. Green foliage and orange and pink flowers decorate the backdrop. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robe, flower garland and long hair, performing a blessing ceremony for the child.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a long-haired man in orange robes and a large garland of red, yellow and white flowers seated before a golden ornate backdrop with floral decorations. A woman in a purple and white sari with a mala necklace and a small boy in a yellow outfit stand close, the woman holding the boy's hand while he reaches toward the seated man. A tray of purple flowers sits at right, and another orange-robed person stands partially visible at left. Appearance-based candidate: a person, identifiable by his long swept hair and saffron robes with a flower garland, seated in a ceremonial setting during a darshan-style interaction. Three to four people are visible.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24