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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron garment with long, swept-back black hair and a red bindi on the forehead, eyes closed, one hand resting on the shoulder of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a dark beaded mala around his neck. The seated figure sits on a cream-upholstered seat before a dark curtain, with an ornate golden stand and a standing person in orange at the top right. The scene reads as a blessing or energy darshan. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), given the long hair and saffron clothing, with a rudraksha-style mala and bindi as supporting cues. Two people are visible.

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A photograph of a seated figure in long flowing dark hair and a loose saffron-orange robe, with a red bindi on the forehead, sitting on a cream upholstered sofa with a patterned fabric. He raises one hand toward the side of his head while looking down. In front of him, a man in a white shirt with a dark beaded mala around his neck rests his hand on the seated figure's shoulder. Behind them, a dark blue curtain and a golden ornate piece are partly visible, along with another person in orange robes at the upper right edge.2007-02-05A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes with a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi on his forehead, placing his hand on the shoulder of an older white-haired man in a white striped shirt who sits with hands folded in greeting. A person in white with an orange scarf stands partly visible at the upper left. The robed man has long swept-back hair and gazes toward the older man. Behind them are a deep red curtain and a white cushion, with a small tray holding beads or small items on a white cloth. a person: the robed figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, though this is an appearance-based label only.2010-07-15Indoor photo before a deep red velvet curtain. A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala draped down the front and a red bindi on his forehead sits on a white cushioned seat, long dark swept-back hair framing his face. A man in a white collared shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at left, leaning in and placing his hand on the seated man's head in blessing. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues, consistent with the page's claim.2007-02-02 +1 copiesOctober 08 20062006-10-08A seated man in long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala draped to his waist and a red bindi on his forehead. He sits on a white upholstered chair before a deep red draped curtain. Beside him, a younger man in a white shirt with a dark beaded necklace leans in and reaches out to touch the seated man's shoulder and arm. The seated man looks toward the younger man with a calm, composed expression. The scene resembles a darshan moment in which a devotee greets a seated sannyasi. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, so he is a candidate for Swamiji, and he is shown in person.2007-02-02 +1 copiesFebruary 02 20072007-02-02 +1 copiesJanuary 27 20072007-01-27January 27 20072007-01-27January 05 20072007-01-05February 02 20072007-02-02January 05 20072007-01-05A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange draped robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on the forehead, sitting on a white cushioned seat against a white curved backdrop. His right hand is raised, index finger pointing. Facing him, a man in a white shirt leans forward with one palm raised toward him, as if in conversation or instruction. A dark blue-purple curtain stands behind them. The visible cues of long hair, saffron robes and bindi suggest a probable Swamiji, so the figure is described as Swamiji (probable) seated in discourse with a devotee in white clothes.