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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne flanked by golden lion-form armrests. He wears a saffron-red robe with a gold border, a long rudraksha mala, and a white tilak on his forehead. A bald man in a white kurta with a saffron cloth over his shoulder stands before him, raising his hand toward the seated man's head as he gives blessing. A silver trident stands behind the throne, with red wooden grille panels in the background. a person appears as the seated figure, identified by his throne, robe and rudraksha mala.

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September 06 20142014-09-06A seated man in a red-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and red striped upholstery. He raises his arm and holds a silver trident above the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and dark wristwatch, who places his palms together in namaste. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala sits at the right edge holding papers, and a gold-trimmed red cloth lies on the armrest. The seated man shows strong appearance cues including a shoulder-length hairstyle, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne, consistent with the page's reference to a person, so this is an appearance-based candidate.2014-09-06September 06 20142014-09-06September 06 20142014-09-06May 13 20142014-05-13A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe, wearing a long gold-and-black bead necklace, with his bare upper arm exposed, raising one hand toward a silver trident (trishul) held by a man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. The second man faces the seated figure with palms raised in reverence. Behind them a golden deity murti and a gold-embossed backdrop are visible, with peacock feathers at the left edge and red-and-white striped wall panels. The scene suggests a blessing or devotional exchange at a temple or ashram setting.2014-09-01September 06 20142014-09-06A photograph in a temple-like hall shows a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a white vibhuti marking on his forehead, on an ornate gilt throne with a red velvet cushion and a golden lion-head armrest. A man in white kurta and white dhoti raises a silver trident above him with both arms, while the seated figure extends one hand toward it. Red-patterned curtains and a metal grille are visible behind.2014-09-06A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests and red velvet upholstery. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and wrap, a long rudraksha mala with large beads, and a white tilak on his forehead, and sits with eyes closed. Facing him, a man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, bowing in devotion. A silver trident hangs on the wall behind, with a wooden lattice panel and red-orange pillars. Appearance-based probable candidate: the seated figure on the throne has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, so this is Swamiji (probable) receiving devotion.2014-09-06May 05 20142014-05-05A seated man with long dark hair, a gold ceremonial necklace of beads and an orange-red garment bare-shouldered, extends his right hand in blessing onto the head of a smiling man with short hair, a moustache and a white shirt draped in an orange shawl printed with script; the recipient has palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them stand a gold cobra-headed staff, a gold ornate vessel, a peacock-feather fan and red velvet drapes. Swamiji (probable): the seated blessing figure shows long hair and a gold bead necklace with orange clothing, matching the page's Swamiji reference. The recipient is a devotee receiving blessing.2014-07-25A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a white and red tilak on his forehead, extending his right hand to rest on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white kurta and orange shawl. The devotee, seen from behind with grey hair and a red lanyard, has hands raised in a gesture of reverence. Behind them stands a silver trident and a golden deity or lion-faced ornament, with a gold-carved throne on the left and a white-barred wooden screen in the background. a person (saffron robes, rudraksha mala, long swept-back hair) is giving a blessing to a devotee in a ritual setting.2014-09-06