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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a white and red flower garland sits on an ornate red and white throne before a golden deity murti in the background. Long swept-back dark hair and a full beard are visible, and he holds his hand near the head of a young boy in a white shirt who bows before him. On the left, a bare-chested attendant with rudraksha beads and a tilak holds a ritual object, and another attendant in white stands at the edge. Gold ceremonial staffs, a red curtain and potted green plants surround the scene. The photo carries a

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A seated man with long dark hair, a full beard and a tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate red and gold throne, wearing a rust-orange shawl and a garland of white and red flowers with a rudraksha mala. He is touching the forehead of a young boy in a white shirt who bends toward him with a hand raised to the forehead, a darshan blessing. A second man on the left with long matted hair, rudraksha malas and a bare upper body holds the boy's arm. Behind them stand a golden trident, a red curtain, a golden deity murti with a yellow backdrop, potted plants and a small table with a water bottle. a person wears the orange shawl and long hair with the throne setting and blessing role.2017-02-17A photograph of a ceremonial darshan in a temple hall. A bearded man with long dark hair and an orange-brown shawl sits on an ornate white-and-red throne, wearing a garland of white and red flowers and a brown rudraksha mala, with a tilak on his forehead; he places his hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt who bows before him. A second man with long matted hair, rudraksha malas and bare arms kneels at left, holding white cloth. Behind them stand a golden deity murti, a gold trident, a red curtain and potted green plants, with a small stand holding a water bottle and a cup. Swamiji (probable): the seated bearded man has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and orange-brown saffron-toned draping on a throne, consistent with the page's identification.2017-02-17A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, a full beard and a tilak on his forehead, wearing a saffron-brown shawl and a multicoloured flower garland with a rudraksha mala, resting his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt. The man sits on a red upholstered throne-like chair with a carved white backrest. Behind him are a red curtain, a gold pillar and a golden deity murti. To the left, another man with long hair and a bead necklace watches, and a child peers from the edge.2017-02-17February 17 20172017-02-17February 17 20172017-02-17February 17 20172017-02-17A seated man in rust-orange shawl and dhoti wears a white flower garland with red and green beads and a rudraksha-style brown bead mala. He has long swept-back dark hair, a full beard, and a red forehead mark, and sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne. A man in a white shirt bends forward, head bowed, while the seated man reaches down to drape a white cloth or sash over him. A second seated woman with long braided hair and brown beads sits in the lower left. Behind them are red draped curtains, a painted cylindrical pillar, brass oil lamps and a deity murti in gold. Blessing or honouring ritual.2017-02-17A photograph of a darshan moment in a temple-style hall with red curtains and a gold deity murti behind. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-brown robe and a multi-coloured flower garland with a rudraksha mala, sits on a white and red throne and places his hand on the head of a seated young boy in a white shirt. Another woman in a dark garment sits to the right, and a plastic water bottle and brass items stand nearby. The man has long hair, a crown-like tilak and a rudraksha mala, a combination consistent with the probable Swamiji cues described on the page.2017-02-17February 18 20172017-02-18February 17 20172017-02-17February 17 20172017-02-17A photograph of a darshan moment in a temple-style hall with red draperies and a gilded deity murti behind. A long-haired, bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a white and pink flower garland sits on a red and gold ornate throne. He places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt who bows before him, and a woman in a yellow-and-maroon sari sits to the right. A rudraksha mala hangs at his chest. Brass lamps and green foliage decorate the dais. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a garland, distinguishing him from the other attendees. A second long-haired devotee sits at the left edge.2017-02-17