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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange wrap, wearing a red and yellow flower garland, a gold bangle and a rudraksha mala, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows before them. A young girl in a patterned dress stands beside him holding an orange. In the foreground are a bowl of oranges and green leaves. In the background, a gold-and-red decorated seat with a garland-draped deity murti and a woman in a cream sari wearing a long rudraksha mala. The figure shows distinctive saffron turban, rudraksha and ornamental cues consistent with the page's reference to a person, presented as a probable identification from appearance alone.

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A seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe, with a white and orange flower garland and orange beaded bracelets, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds an orange fruit. Behind them stand women in white and floral saris, one wearing a long beaded necklace. A wooden tray of oranges sits in the foreground. The seated figure's clothing and turban resemble the saffron-clad appearance associated with the page, though the appearance is only partly distinctive, so the identity is uncertain.2015-06-07A seated man in an orange-red turban, bare-chested under an orange-and-gold cloth, with a bindi and a long beaded necklace of gold and brown beads, places his right hand on the head of a young man in white ritual clothes who bows forward. The seated man holds two green limes in his left hand. Behind them stands a woman in a white sari with a white forehead mark and a rudraksha mala, and a brass lamp stand with an oil lamp sits beside them. Behind the scene are orange drapes and a deity murti decorated with yellow and white garlands.2015-11-18April 26 20152015-04-26April 26 20152015-04-26June 07 20152015-06-07June 21 20152015-06-21April 26 20152015-04-26A seated priest in a rust-red turban, bare-shouldered with an orange-gold wrap, and wearing a white and orange flower garland and orange bangles, places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a pink shirt. A woman in white with a red bindi and red bangles watches, and a small girl in a purple skirt holds an orange. An orange and oranges sit on a tray in front, along with a small wooden box and a white paper slip. Behind them stand other people, one holding a child, in a hall with black curtains. The scene suggests a blessing ritual with fruit offerings.2015-06-07A seated figure in a maroon turban and maroon robe, with a gold armband, red-beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt, blessing him. Behind them a woman in orange with glasses and a beaded necklace stands with hands together, and another woman in maroon and dark beads stands at the right beside an air conditioning unit. A golden throne with a red cushion and gold carvings is at left, with orange offerings visible near the kneeling man's hands. a person: the seated figure wears a maroon turban, layered beaded malas and a gold armband on a red-cushioned golden throne, which fits the page's account of a person giving blessing. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving darshan.2015-06-18A photograph of a bare-chested man in a rust-orange turban and orange shawl, wearing a multi-coloured garland of orange and purple flowers and rudraksha bracelets, placing his hand on the crown of a man in a white shirt who bows his head and has glasses. Behind them are fruits, green foliage and a small carved figure group. The man in orange shows distinctive long-hair-free shaved-style presentation with ceremonial garland and bracelets, consistent with a person giving blessing to a devotee, a common darshan gesture. Two physical people are visible.2015-02-27A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban, wearing a long garland of white flowers and yellow beads with red rudraksha-like beads, and gold bangles on the upper arm and wrist. The figure extends a hand to rest on the forehead of a kneeling man in a light grey-blue collared shirt who bows his head. Behind them stand potted green plants, a red and gold draped backdrop with marigold garlands, and a basket of oranges in the foreground. Probable Swamiji cues: orange turban, saffron robe, ornate garland and gold bangles, giving the blessing. Possible scene: a blessing with a plant and a bowed devotee.2015-04-26November 04 20152015-11-04