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A seated figure in a red-orange turban and orange-red garment with a rudraksha mala hands out his palm toward a young boy in a yellow hooded top who kneels with palms pressed together. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate gold lion-headed armrest. Behind them a woman in white with a black beaded mala and a tilak kneels near a tall silver staff, and another woman in a white and orange sari with a red garland stands at the right edge. A white fan and a potted plant appear in the background. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by the turban, saffron-orange clothing and rudraksha beads. The image shows a blessing or darshan exchange.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, rust-orange robe and a long brown rudraksha mala, with a gold ceremonial vessel and ornate gold base in the foreground. The figure faces a young woman in a white kurta and white shawl with her hair in a low bun, who stands beside a silver staff. Behind her, a woman in white with a tilak and mala stands near a floor fan and an air conditioner on a plain wall. A red cushion and red draped fabric frame the left side. The seated figure's distinctive orange turban, rudraksha mala and orange robe are visible, consistent with a probable Swamiji appearance, seated in a role of giving darshan to the young woman.2015-06-21November 04 20132013-11-04A seated man in a rust-red draped garment, a red and gold striped turban, and long orange-red bead necklaces gestures toward a young boy in a dark navy t-shirt with a red number print, who has his palms raised together in greeting near his face and wears a red rudraksha-style mala and a visitor badge. The seated figure sits on a gold-trimmed throne-like chair. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a white-and-gold sash and beaded mala kneels or sits, a woman in a white sari stands in the background near red curtains, a man in a blue kurta stands at left, and a man in a blue-and-white striped shirt with a lanyard stands at right. A floor fan and an air conditioner sit in the room.2013-11-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red and yellow marigold garland and gold bangles, reaches out to touch the head of a smiling young boy in a white polo shirt. Behind them stand women in orange and yellow saris, a girl in a purple outfit, and other attendees in a bright indoor hall with a floor fan and a maroon cushioned seat. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate by his long hair, saffron clothing and garland, while the boy receives a blessing.2013-05-28A seated figure in a maroon and gold turban, a gold-brocade blouse and a beige-gold sari with a red flower garland, places a hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt kneeling before him. A gold ceremonial object, possibly a kalasha or lion-headed ornament, rests beside him on a red cushioned throne. An open red tray holds sweets and gold bangles in front of the boy. Other children and adults stand in the background near an air conditioner and a fan. A large photographic backdrop with a red beaded motif fills the left side. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the ornate turban, gold jewellery and flower garland, performing a blessing on the child.2013-11-02A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-brown robe and a red and white flower garland, and places his hands on a young boy's head, which is covered by a gold and magenta turban; the boy wears a cream kurta. Behind them a smiling woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala leans in beside a small child in a purple dress held on her hip, while other people stand in the background of a bright room with a window, an air conditioner and a small table holding sweets. The man has distinctive long swept-back hair, orange robe and garland cues matching the page's Swamiji reference, so he is identified as Swamiji (probable), appearing in person and giving a blessing.2013-05-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red robe and matching turban decorated with gold-toned discs, wearing gold bangles, an armband and a long gold-beaded necklace, reaching out his right hand to bless a kneeling devotee. He sits on a red leopard-print-upholstered seat before an ornate gold throne backdrop and a gold lion-head ornament. Two people kneel in front: a woman in a teal top and a man in a white shirt, with a child in white in the foreground. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a rust-orange shawl and rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands with hands folded, and an older woman in an orange sari with a blue lanyard watches. A floor fan and an air conditioner are visible on the right.2014-02-14A seated man in an orange-red turban and matching saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved gold filigree behind him. He wears a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, a gold pendant and a rudraksha-style red bindi on his forehead. A young boy in white clothes stands at left with an arm raised toward him, and a woman in a white dress with a purple bangle walks past at right. Behind them are brass oil lamps and microphones on stands. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate with multiple cues: a turban, saffron robe and ornate gold necklaces on a throne.2015-11-11October 13 20152015-10-13June 24 20152015-06-24June 21 20152015-06-21A seated man with long dark hair swept back, wearing an orange-brown draped garment, a red flower garland with a gold pendant, and a gold-and-yellow fabric edge, reaches out to bless a shaved-headed young boy in white kurta and orange shawl who bows with raised hands. Behind them, women in orange and yellow saris stand and watch, one wearing glasses and beads; a red velvet curtain hangs at left, and a tray of small packets sits in the lower left corner. The setting suggests a satsang or blessing moment with a mix of devotee roles. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated and giving blessings with long swept-back hair, an orange draped garment and a red garland.2013-05-28