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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a bare left shoulder and a long rudraksha mala around his neck smiles as he raises his palm toward a younger man seen from behind, who wears a white kurta and a rudraksha mala. The seated man has swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white markings on his forehead. Behind him is a gold-embroidered red cushion or throne and a painted backdrop of figures near water. The seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) receiving a gesture of greeting from a devotee.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a younger man in a white kurta. The seated man sits on a red cushioned seat before golden ornate arches and a garland of yellow and red flowers. The standing devotee has his hands joined in front of him. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable).2011-12-01A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet throne with ornate gold back panel, smiling with eyes closed, a red bindi and white tilak marks on his forehead. Opposite him a man in white kurta and dhoti has his raised palm toward the seated man's face in a blessing gesture, a rudraksha mala visible at his neck. Behind them a painted mural and a gold-toned ornate lamp stand. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and distinctive rudraksha adornment, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, a probable identification based on these cues. Two physical people are visible.2011-11-26A seated man in an orange saffron wrap with a gold border wears a long rudraksha mala of large dark beads and has long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead. He smiles while a devotee in a brown plaid shirt, with bangles on his wrist, raises both hands toward his face in a blessing gesture. Behind them hang gold and pink draped curtains and a gilded throne-like chair, with a small lamp glowing at the right.2011-07-02A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron garment with a gold border, wearing a long rudraksha mala, a red bindi on his forehead, and smiling broadly. He sits on a red cushioned seat while a second man in white kurta, with long dark hair, leans in and raises his hands toward him in a blessing-like gesture. Behind them stand golden decorations, red and yellow flower garlands, and a gold-toned shrine backdrop. The seated man shows distinctive adornments with saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, a person candidate.2011-11-30December 17 20112011-12-17A photograph of a smiling man in orange saffron robes seated on an ornate gold throne with round gold studs and carved floral patterns. He wears a red bindi on his forehead and a long rudraksha mala hanging across his chest, and raises one open hand in greeting. To the left, a man in a white shirt with his palms pressed together in namaste faces him. Behind them stand gold lamp stands with brass oil lamps and a carved stone pillar, with colourful flowers at the upper right.2010-08-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a guided meditation session in which a man in an orange saffron shawl and a gold beaded necklace gestures with raised hand and fingers toward another person. He wears a red bindi on his forehead and sits before an ornate gold throne-like seat with a red cushion. In the foreground, the back of a dark-haired head in a white garment and a hand extended toward him are visible. A camera on a tripod stands at left against a green backdrop.2011-02-20November 26 20112011-11-26A smiling man in an orange saffron shawl and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop, with a red bindi on his forehead. He reaches forward to touch the head of a second man in a white shirt, who is seen from behind with his hand raised. Yellow marigold garlands and red fabric draped behind them. The seated man is identified only by appearance: a person, seated and blessing a devotee.2011-12-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling warmly at a devotee. The devotee in a white shirt kneels in the lower left with palms pressed together in a gesture of reverence. Behind them is a decorated altar draped in red and gold cloth, with pink gladioli, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green foliage arranged in front, plus a brass pot and a garland-hung deity murti in the background. The scene suggests a padapuja, a ritual of honouring a guru's feet. A small visible bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-07-27A photograph of a smiling seated man in an orange saffron shawl and multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, with white tripundra marks and a red bindi on his forehead, seated before an ornate gold throne. An older man in a white shirt with a light blue cuff leans in from the right, one palm raised near the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. A gold ceremonial sword or staff rests at the seated man's waist. Behind them, a blurred painted backdrop and wooden balcony railing are visible. a person: the seated man wears the orange shawl, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, and is receiving the blessing.2011-11-26A seated man in an orange and gold silk shawl with a red-and-gold border and a long rudraksha mala around his neck places his hands on the forehead of a man in a white shirt, blessing him with a touch. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and eyes closed, and is smiling. Behind him is a brass oil lamp and a decorated wall with a painted image of a goddess in red and orange. A partially visible bald man in white stands at the left edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, orange silk and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is a probable match.2011-11-29