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A photograph of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers, wearing a brown rudraksha mala and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, clasping hands with a smiling man in a saffron-orange robe and orange shawl at a gilded ornate throne. Three other men in saffron-orange robes stand behind, one on the left smiling and one in the centre with hands folded. Red velvet and gold carved panels frame the throne. Four people are visible.

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A photograph of an indoor ceremonial setting with a gilded, ornately carved throne backed by deep red cushions at right. A man in a white short-sleeved shirt with a rudraksha mala and a white-and-red forehead mark stands at left, clasping the hands of a long-haired man in orange robes and an orange shawl who smiles at him beside the throne. Behind them, two other men in orange robes stand, one with a mala, and a third figure with long hair in orange is partly visible at far left. Green and red draped fabric and wooden architecture form the background.2009-11-17A photograph of a formal greeting inside a pavilion with a red-and-orange wooden ceiling. A man on the left in a white shirt and white dhoti, wearing a rudraksha mala, a red thread on his wrist and a red tilak, clasps hands with a seated man in orange robes and an orange shawl. The seated man sits before an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushioned back. Behind them stand two people in orange robes, one holding an object, and a woman in a cream sari with a yellow shawl stands at the left edge holding a small item. Fruit and a gold vessel sit on a table in the foreground. A seated figure in orange with a swept-back hairstyle and an ornate gold throne suggest a person presence, but this is only an appearance-based candidate.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers, wearing a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead, clasping hands with a seated man in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair swept back. The seated man sits beside an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and gilded carved panels. Behind them, a younger man in orange robes stands with arms folded, and a woman in a yellow sari is partly visible. A tray of yellow and orange flowers and fruit sits on the lower left. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, matching the appearance-based cues for a person as a person seated on the throne, though this is uncertain.2009-11-17November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded red-cushioned throne, smiling as an older man in white kurta and white dhoti with a vibhuti mark on his forehead bows and takes objects offered from his hands. Behind them, several saffron-robed monks and white-clad devotees stand, one woman wears a white sari with yellow border, and one monk with folded hands smiles. A carved gold throne back and orange-red wall form the background, with a rudraksha-adorned seated figure.2010-09-20July 17 20122012-07-17Indoor hall scene with a smiling man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap with gold border and heavy gold bead necklaces, his hands raised toward an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who stands with palms pressed together in a namaste greeting. Behind them a bald man in orange robes with gold necklaces and a red tilak mark stands near a white stand. Hanging colorful tassel decorations and a crowd of people in white, orange and green clothing fill the background. The exchange appears to be a respectful greeting or blessing in a devotional setting.2011-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of two men clasping hands in a shared greeting inside a room with a green forest mural behind them and a brass lamp at left. The man on the left has long dark hair tied in a knot at the back and wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder, layered gold-toned beaded necklaces, a beaded armlet and beaded wrist bands. Facing him, an older man with grey hair and a white short-sleeved shirt grips his hand and wrist, with gold bracelets and a watch visible. Behind them a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala stands watching, with a small red mark on his forehead. A brass lamp shaped with a bird finial stands at the left edge.2012-04-06October 02 20132013-10-02April 06 20122012-04-06A smiling man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a red and gold headband, rudraksha beaded mala and white ceremonial necklace, stands beside a seated-height gilded ornate golden backrest. Beside him an older man in a white shirt and glasses holds his hands, and several men stand behind them, including one in a blue shirt with glasses. A bright orange cloth is draped over a chair edge at right, and a hand holds a mobile phone in the lower right foreground. The appearance of the man in saffron matches the Swamiji (probable) description, with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues, while the setting resembles a temple or ashram hall with marble walls.2012-05-20 +1 copies