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A seated man in a rust-red robe and red shawl sits on an ornate gold throne, smiling and placing his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a pink kurta. The seated figure wears a long-haired style with a white tilak on the forehead and a gold necklace with a rudraksha-style red mala. A woman in a red shawl and dark garland stands at right, and large white cutout shapes frame the scene. The background has blue and cream panels.

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A seated man in red-maroon robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with long dark hair swept back, smiling and extending his hand toward a bowing man in a red-and-orange shawl who is bare-chested at the waist. A woman in white with a red shawl and rudraksha mala stands at right, smiling, and a partially visible figure appears at the far right edge. The gilded throne with red cushions sits against a decorated blue and cream wall.2015-12-26A photograph of a long-haired man in a red-orange robe and red-beaded mala seated on an ornate gold throne, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a blue t-shirt who bows forward. A smiling woman in a red headwrap and red-orange garment with beaded necklaces stands to the right, and an attendant's hand holds a tray with offerings at the edge of the frame. Ornate blue and gold decorative panels form the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back hair, a red-orange robe, a red beaded mala and a gold pendant, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference; he is blessing the devotee in a blessing gesture.2015-12-26A seated saffron-robed man with long dark hair swept into a high knot and a white tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a blue embroidered jacket with a red sash and a rudraksha mala. Behind them stands a deity murti decorated with orange marigold garlands and a crown, in an interior with gold wall panels. A woman with long blonde hair in a blue velvet top and patterned skirt stands at right among other attendees. Five people are visible.2015-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a decorated temple setting. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a brown rudraksha-style mala places a hand on the forehead of a bare-chested man kneeling with palms pressed together. The kneeling man wears a white dhoti with a gold border and an orange-red shawl. Behind them stands a large gold ornate backrest, and gold necklaces and garlands hang on a deity murti in the background. A second person in white and red stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in orange robes with a mala and long hair matches the page's claim of Swamiji's presence, so this is an appearance-based candidate.2014-12-28August 30 20152015-08-30 +1 copiesDecember 26 20152015-12-26May 13 20162016-05-13April 28 20142014-04-28A photograph of an indoor ritual setting. A seated man with long dark hair piled high, white forehead marks, a red-maroon robe and multiple rudraksha-style red beaded malas touches the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with a red shawl. Behind them a decorated deity murti with orange marigold garlands stands among flowers, and a woman in white and red is visible. Gold ornate chair arm on the left. a person: the seated man wears long swept hair, a maroon robe, layered beaded malas and a gold necklace, and is performing an initiation-style blessing.2015-12-26A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a deep red velvet cushion, wearing a maroon-red robe and a long red-brown beaded mala around his neck, reaches forward to place his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border. The seated figure has a tall dark hair bun and smiles warmly. Behind them, a deity murti adorned with flower garlands in orange and yellow and a silver-toned crown stands in a shrine area. A woman in a red sari and a woman with blonde hair in white stand nearby, with incense sticks and ritual items visible on a tray. a person: the seated figure's tall hair bun, red robe and layered mala fit the appearance cues, and the scene shows him giving a blessing in an initiation or darshan setting.2015-12-26December 24 20142014-12-24Photograph of a seated man in red-saffron robes with a gold-accented throne behind him, a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, and white vibhuti marks on his forehead, extending his hand in blessing toward a young boy in a white shirt who bends forward with his head lowered, a red patterned cloth draped over his head. A woman in a red and gold sari, wearing a rudraksha mala and holding a red cloth, stands at left. Golden deity murti and ornate decorations are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated, identified by his rudraksha malas, long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and the gold-accented throne. Several people are present in the scene.2015-09-18