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A photograph of a seated man in orange-saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala wearing a horizontal white forehead mark, sitting on a gilded throne with a peacock-feather fan at left and a golden lion carving at lower left. He is handing a folded white paper to a young woman in a white top and red-orange shawl with a long ponytail, who sits with her palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them are a gold-leaf kalasha-style ornament and a silver-toned ceremonial staff, with orange and white latticed screens in the background. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron robes, long swept-back hair, multiple rudraksha beads and ceremonial throne setting.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace and long swept-back hair, marked with a white and red forehead tilak, smiles as he places his hand on the forehead of a woman in a white top with an orange-red shawl, who leans in with her palm raised. Behind them stands a silver staff with a round finial, a bronze or gold cobra-shaped sculpture, and red drapes; a peacock-feather fan and a golden urn sit in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a gold necklace, and is blessing a devotee.2014-07-25December 08 20132013-12-08A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe, wearing a long gold-and-black bead necklace, with his bare upper arm exposed, raising one hand toward a silver trident (trishul) held by a man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. The second man faces the seated figure with palms raised in reverence. Behind them a golden deity murti and a gold-embossed backdrop are visible, with peacock feathers at the left edge and red-and-white striped wall panels. The scene suggests a blessing or devotional exchange at a temple or ashram setting.2014-09-01September 13 20142014-09-13A seated man in saffron-red robes and a rudraksha mala with a white tilak on his forehead sits beside a golden deity murti and a silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident. A woman in a white blouse and orange-red shawl kneels before him, her palms raised and a small offering paper in hand, while he holds a stick-like object toward her. A peacock feather fan and a golden figure appear at the left edge. a person: the seated man wears a saffron wrap, multiple rudraksha beads and a tilak, which are the qualifying cues; he is the presiding figure receiving the devotee's offering in this ritual setting.2014-09-13May 01 20142014-05-01A photo of a seated man in a rust-orange cloth wrapped over one shoulder, wearing a long rudraksha mala with a large bead cluster and a red-and-white garland, placing his hand on the crown of a young woman's head in darshan. He wears a light tilak on his forehead and smiles. The woman in a white top with a red lanyard-style garland and beaded bracelets bows with her palms pressed to her head. A golden ornate seat and a silver staff with a golden finial are visible, with a red carpet behind. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits at the right edge. The person seated appears to be Swamiji (probable), given the saffron-orange clothing, long swept-back hair, and rudraksha mala, in a darshan role blessing a devotee.2014-09-14May 10 20142014-05-10August 26 20142014-08-26July 25 20142014-07-25A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a large rudraksha mala across his chest, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and dark hair pulled back, smiles as he reaches toward a woman in a cream and pink sari and red blouse who kneels before him. Between them is a gold-coloured object, and he holds a small white paper. Behind them stands a silver trident and a peacock-feather fan, with gold ornamental carving at the left edge. The man's appearance with a rudraksha mala, saffron-orange robe and forehead marking is consistent with a person, seated in the role of officiant.2014-09-13September 13 20142014-09-13