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A seated man in a rust-red turban, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces and armlet sits on a red velvet throne with a gold-carved back, smiling as he looks at a kneeling man in a blue polo shirt who holds up a gold-framed photograph of a robed figure. Behind them, a cameraman films, a priest in white with a rudraksha mala stands nearby, and a brass oil lamp sits beside a dark red drape. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, turban, saffron robe and ornate gold adornments are the qualifying cues, shown receiving the framed picture as a devotee presents it.

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July 08 20162016-07-08July 08 20162016-07-08July 09 20162016-07-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe, long gold bead necklaces and gold bangles, smiling, extends his right hand toward the crown of a kneeling devotee in a blue striped shirt, who bows with hands on his head. The seated man holds a golden-framed picture in his left hand. Behind them a woman in a peach sari stands at left, a young man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala stands behind, a brass oil lamp (deepa) stands on a tall stand, and a cameraman with a tripod is in the background beside a white cooler on a red-draped wall. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure (turban, saffron robe, ornate gold beads) match the Swamiji (probable) candidate, shown in person receiving devotion as a guru conferring blessing.2016-07-09A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-red turban, long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, bare-armed with gold armlets and a red-orange cloth draped over the shoulders, extends his right hand toward a kneeling man in a grey striped shirt with an orange shawl. The kneeling man has his hands together, receiving the blessing. Behind them a man in white with orange vibhuti marks and a rudraksha mala stands, a younger man in a white and orange outfit kneels near the throne, and a brass oil lamp, a golden staff and a red curtain fill the background. A cameraman with a video camera on a tripod is visible in the upper background. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by the turban, long hair, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and seated on the throne as the one giving the blessing.2016-07-10A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing a rust-red turban, rudraksha mala with gold bead ornaments, a brown beaded shawl and red-orange robes, with gold armbands and bangles. He is accepting a framed picture from a man kneeling in a white kurta and dark-rimmed glasses, who presents it with both hands. In the background stand a man in red-and-gold cloth with a long rudraksha necklace, a cameraman with a tripod, and a seated person in white and gold. A tall brass oil lamp and a cooling unit stand near a red drape. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his turban, rudraksha and gold adornments, and the printed picture he holds shows a portrait of a man in a red turban. A ", which is not transcribed2016-07-09July 07 20162016-07-07A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange turban, gold armbands and layered gold and bead necklaces with long dark hair and a red-brown robe, reaching out to touch the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a striped grey shirt and orange shawl. The seated figure holds a framed picture and sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carving behind him. A tall golden staff stands beside him, a brass oil lamp sits behind on a red drape, and a cameraman with a tripod and a man in white dhoti stand nearby. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on his turban, gold ornaments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and long hair, seated in a ceremonial role. Three people are visible: the seated figure, the kneeling devotee and a standing observer, with others partially visible at the edge.2016-07-10 +1 copiesJuly 09 20162016-07-09A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange shawl over a bare upper body, wearing a long gold-and-beaded necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a rudraksha-style mala at his waist. He sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling, holding an open gold-bordered book toward a kneeling devotee in a light green kurta with palms pressed together in namaste. A brass lamp stands behind, with red drapery and a gold pole. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, turban, ornate gold adornments and saffron clothing, as the presiding guru receiving a devotee in a satsang setting. Another person in white stands at the right edge and a hand holds a book in the foreground. Visible people: about three.2016-07-09A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange turban, saffron-brown garments, layered gold necklaces and a gold armlet on a red-cushioned throne with ornate gold carving behind him. He smiles and extends his hand toward a devotee kneeling at his feet, a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and a tilak on his forehead, who holds a framed picture. Beside them stand a robed attendant in orange and gold with a beaded mala, a brass oil lamp, a small brass vessel and a water bottle on a stand, and a cameraman with a tripod in the background. Appearance is consistent with the page's Swamiji candidate, showing turban, saffron clothing, gold ornaments and long hair, but this is an appearance-based probable identification only.2016-07-09A photograph of an elderly white-haired man in a white checked shirt bowing with palms pressed together toward a seated figure on a gilded throne. The seated figure wears an orange-red turban, a red saffron robe, a pink flower garland, layered gold necklaces, gold bangles and an armlet, with long dark hair. Behind them stands a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and red wristbands, a gold kalasha and a gold staff stand nearby, and a red drape hangs in the background. Two men in the background, one with a camera, watch. Petals lie on a gold-edged cloth held by the seated figure.2016-07-08