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A seated man with a topknot, rudraksha mala and orange-and-gold draped cloth sits on a red cushioned seat beside a gold lion-headed ornament, handing a folded white paper to a young man in a white collared shirt and dark beaded necklace who kneels with both palms raised. Behind them, a woman in a cream sari with an orange border and several standing onlookers in a red-curtained room observe the exchange. A green-and-white striped shirt, a checked shirt and a woman in a pink sari appear in the background.

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A seated man with a swept-back bun, a red and white tilak on his forehead, a saffron and gold-bordered wrap, and a long rudraksha mala extends a small white card toward a devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers, who raises both palms in a gesture of acceptance. The seated man is a probable Swamiji, identified by the distinctive long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron-gold clothing, and is seated on an ornate gold throne-like seat with golden lion-head carvings. Behind them, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with an orange shawl and a standing man in a striped polo watch from the background beside red curtains.2013-09-30September 29 20132013-09-29A seated figure in saffron-orange dress with a gold-embroidered wrap, a long rudraksha mala, and a red vibhuti mark on the forehead hands a small folded paper to a man in a white shirt who raises both palms in front of him. A gilded lion-head throne armrest is in the foreground, with a garlanded deity murti of red and yellow flowers at left. Behind them a man in white with a rudraksha mala watches, a seascape painting hangs on the wall, and several people in white stand at the back, one wearing an orange lanyard. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed throne.2013-09-29A photograph of a blessing or initiation moment in a temple-style hall. A man in an orange and gold wrap, with a white forehead mark, a golden necklace and a beaded wrist band, extends his right arm and places his palm on the forehead of a man in white kurta clothing with raised hands in an offering gesture. The man in orange holds a small white paper in his left hand. Beside them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala sits in the background, and a golden deity murti or ornate golden object appears in the foreground. Behind them is a shimmering gold-patterned drape. Swamiji (probable): the man in orange wrap with golden necklace and long swept-back hair, performing the blessing.2014-01-04September 28 20132013-09-28A seated figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and golden shawl, with a long rust-coloured rudraksha mala and a gold lion-head ornament in the foreground, extends his hand toward the forehead of a man in a white shirt who raises both palms. Behind them a man in white with a rudraksha mala kneels, and standing figures in white watch from the background near a fan and a red curtain; flower garlands are visible at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold ornament, consistent with the presentation of the page's subject; this is an appearance-based label only. The scene resembles a blessing or transmission moment in a ritual setting.2013-09-29September 28 20132013-09-28A photograph of an indoor hall with a red curtain in the background. A man in a white kurta with a dark lanyard stands with both arms raised, palms open and forward, while a woman in an orange-and-gold blouse with her hair in a bun leans forward and presses a folded paper against his chest over a golden figure. Another woman in a cream sari and a smiling person in white stand in the background, and a folded stack of papers sits on a table at right.2013-10-04Indoor photo of a seated figure with long dark hair tied in a bun, wearing an orange-red shawl over a gold-yellow garment and layered rudraksha malas, sitting on a gold lion-headed throne. He places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a small pendant, who holds his palms together in front in a respectful gesture. Behind them, several people stand and one man in white kneels, with a red curtain in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the golden throne giving blessing to the boy.2013-09-30A photograph of a man in an orange-and-saffron robe with a long hair bun and a rudraksha mala, seated and placing his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who raises both hands in a gesture of reception. Behind them, a standing figure in a white garment with a gold-bordered sari-style cloth and another seated man in orange clothing are visible near a red curtain. Golden lion-shaped ornaments are in the foreground. Several people are partially visible in the background. The man in orange is the candidate described on the page; his appearance is consistent with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, so this is a probable identification. He is giving a blessing to the young man in white.2013-09-30September 28 20132013-09-28September 30 20132013-09-30