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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits in an orange cushioned chair before a golden shrine with a red-robed statue, brass kalashas and oil lamps, and garlands of yellow and red flowers. A devotee in white clothes, seen from behind, kneels or leans toward him while he receives a folded white paper. The seated man wears a red tilak on his forehead and has his hand raised toward the devotee's head. A small brass vessel sits on the ledge in front. A figure of a deity is visible at the upper right. The setting appears to be a temple shrine during darshan. a person candidate cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead, sitting in an orange-upholstered chair before a shrine. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward with a hand on the seated man's shoulder, while a young attendant in orange stands at left beside a wooden tray holding puja items. Behind them are brass kalasha pots, a brass lamp, marigold garlands and a white deity murti with a small red-clad figure. The seated figure's appearance does not clearly match the a person cues required for identification, so he is described by role only.2010-07-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala over his chest, and a red tilak on his forehead, sitting on an orange cushioned seat before a golden altar. A man in a white striped shirt kneels or bends forward at the lower left, facing him, with white and red wrist threads. Behind them are gold-covered ritual vessels, a gold kalasha-style pot, a garland of yellow and red flowers, and a white deity murti in a golden niche.2010-07-07A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits in an orange-cushioned chair, smiling, with one hand resting on the armrest. A bald man in a cream shirt kneels in front of him, and a man in white kurta stands at the left edge, hand on the kneeling man's shoulder. Behind them a deity murti wrapped in a red-and-gold garland and white flower garlands sits before brass pots and oil lamps on a stone ledge, with gold pillars and red drapes behind. The seated man is a person by his saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and seated throne placement, though this is uncertain given the page does not identify him at this event.2010-07-19July 07 20102010-07-07A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl and a red bindi, sits on an orange cushioned throne in front of a golden shrine adorned with marigold and red garlands. He holds a small pink slip of paper and reaches out to touch the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who kneels or bends toward him with his hands together. Behind them stand a white and orange seated statue, brass lamps, a deity murti, and a golden gate with a grille. The long hair, saffron shawl and ornate throne match the Swamiji cues, so this is a probable in-person appearance-based identification, with the printed page noting the event.2010-07-08A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over the chest sits on an orange cushioned seat in front of a gilded shrine. He has a red tilak on his forehead and holds an oil lamp near a man in a white shirt who leans in toward him. Behind them are garlanded gold-toned deity murtis, a gold kalasha-like vessel, and a golden sceptre resting on the seat. A woman in the right foreground is partly visible.2010-07-07A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an orange-cushioned chair before a golden altar. A kneeling man in a white shirt bows toward him, and a standing attendant in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Behind them are brass pots, a golden kalasha-style vessel, red and yellow flower garlands, a gold-framed niche with a small deity murti, and a white statue in orange garments with a turban.2010-07-08A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair in a swept-back style, rudraksha malas hanging across his chest, and a red tilak on his forehead, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white shirt and white dhoti. The devotee has a beard and rests his left hand on the seated man's knee area. The seated man sits in an orange upholstered chair before a golden altar with marigold and red flower garlands, a white statue of a robed figure in orange, a small brass lamp and kalasha, a bunch of bananas, and a white-robed figure statue on the right. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment.2010-07-07A photograph in a temple setting with gold-trimmed ornate pillars and a golden shrine behind. A figure with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, sits on an orange cushioned seat, leaning toward a man in a white shirt who bows with his back to the camera. A hand rests on the bowing man's shoulder. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on the shrine, and an orange cloth drapes over the seat's armrest. a person: the seated figure shows long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and is the central honoured figure receiving a devotee.2010-07-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes wears a long rudraksha mala and a vertical tilak on his forehead, eyes lowered, resting his hands on his lap in a throne-like orange armchair. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels close beside him, one hand on the seated man's shoulder, in a devotional gesture. Behind them is an altar with golden urns, marigold and red flower garlands, brass vessels, a white statue of a seated saint in orange, and a small red-clad deity figure in an arched niche. Incense sticks and offerings lie on a wooden tray at left.2010-07-17A seated figure in an orange saffron shawl and orange garment sits on a red-cushioned throne with a large orange rounded backrest. He wears a rudraksha mala and has long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead; he gestures with one open hand toward a standing attendant in white. Orange bolster cushions flank the throne. Behind, a deity murti is draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, with brass lamp stands and green palm fronds at the right edge. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands at the left, facing the throne, with his head bowed. a person is seated in the throne, identified by the saffron and orange clothing, rudraksha mala, and long swept-back hair.2010-07-29A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and rudraksha malas draped over the chest, sitting in an orange cushioned armchair in front of a golden altar. The seated figure's hand touches the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes with a red cord around his neck, who bows with his head lowered. Behind them is a gold-framed altar with a white marble figure in orange robes, a golden kalasha-like vessel, marigold and rose garlands, and a small brass deity figure. A brass plate with a golden ritual tray sits on the armrest, and bananas lie on a wooden table at left. The scene reads as a blessing given during darshan.2010-07-07