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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a red-brown forehead mark, raising one hand in blessing toward a man in a white kurta who bows with his head lowered. The seated figure sits on a gold throne before a red cushioned backdrop framed by white jasmine garlands with yellow and purple flowers. A man in orange clothing at lower left holds a flower garland, and a microphone stands at right beside a dark curtain. Several heads of onlookers are visible in the foreground. Scattered petals lie around. Probable Swamiji cues include the long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold seat, appearing in an in-person setting.

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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl over a red top, long dark hair swept back, eyes closed, seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A younger man in a white kurta-style outfit leans forward with palms together and face toward him, a microphone on a stand beside them. Behind them is a floral arrangement of white, yellow, purple and red flowers and green leaves, with a deep blue backdrop. Spectators are partly visible at the bottom edge. The seated man matches the page's Swamiji reference through distinctive saffron clothing and long swept-back hair, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) appearance in a satsang-style setting.2008-01-01A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair in a rust-red robe and brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder, raising his right hand to bless the head of a standing man in white kurta and a red-and-brown rudraksha shawl who presses his palms together in greeting. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest. Behind them, a golden trident stands upright, with garlanded deity murtis, gold necklaces, red and green drapes, and white lilies in the background. A woman with a red-marked forehead is partly visible at the right edge. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by his long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne seating, and the page indicates his presence at this event. The blessing is a darshan exchange with a devotee.2014-12-28August 26 20142014-08-26A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead, wearing an orange-brown cloth and a garland of pink roses and green leaves, extending a hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and orange shawl who bows with hands folded. Behind them stands a silver staff and a gold ornament on a red cushioned seat, with other devotees in orange and white clothing in the background. Hall setting with a red and orange backdrop. a person is the seated figure, giving blessing to a devotee.2014-05-11July 11 20122012-07-11December 17 20062006-12-17A seated person in a brown throne-like armchair at the front of a large hall, wearing an orange-brown shawl, a yellow-trimmed sash, a leopard-print skirt, a long gold-and-yellow marigold garland and a gold pendant, with long dark hair swept back and a small microphone near the face. A silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident stands beside the chair. Around the seat, many devotees in white and saffron-red shawls sit on the floor, some with yellow forehead markings, facing the speaker. Purple floral patterns decorate the wall behind. Swamiji (probable) appears seated in the chair, identifiable by the long swept-back hair, saffron-trimmed garments, garland and rudraksha bracelets, with the trident staff indicating his ceremonial seat.2015-05-14A photograph at an outdoor initiation camp shows a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a heavy rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, touching the forehead of a bald, bespectacled man in white clothing with hands joined in namaste. Behind them, women in orange and red saris wear rudraksha malas and stand near a large copper bowl of white flower petals, with greenery and a red tent backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues include the swept-back long hair, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and throne, and he is performing the third eye initiation for a devotee.2016-05-06A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-and-saffron border and a long rudraksha mala sits on a gold lion-armrested throne, with white vibhuti marks on his forehead and his hair swept back. He extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a short-haired man in a white-and-grey striped shirt who kneels before him, palm raised. Behind them is a deity murti draped in green and purple cloth and decorated with red flower garlands, flanked by gold pillars and a red satin cloth. Two standing men in the background, one in a white shirt, observe. The appearance-based candidate, who has the long hair, rudraksha mala and orange robe, is labelled Swamiji (probable) in the seated-teacher role giving blessing.2013-09-28October 23 20152015-10-23March 31 20122012-03-31A photo of a seated figure in an orange saffron garment on an ornate golden throne draped with red cushions and a large garland of white jasmine, yellow marigold and purple flowers. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak, and rests a hand on the head of a person in a cream-white kurta who bends forward before them. Several seated devotees in orange clothing and a few with flower petals in their hair sit in the foreground. A microphone on a stand stands beside the throne against a dark blue curtain. a person: the seated saffron-clad figure with long swept-back hair and red tilak, seated on the throne as the honoured teacher, is an appearance-based candidate for the a person, with those cues noted in this label only.2008-01-01