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Outdoor photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala seated on a white draped chair, with a red tilak on the forehead, one hand resting on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with hands joined in prayer. Stone steps behind, with a brass vessel, a plate of flowers and a microphone at the edge of the frame. Two people in white are partly visible at the sides. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron and rudraksha cues, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) receiving a devotee for darshan.

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A seated man in a long orange-saffron robe and a crown-like swept back dark hair, wearing a long rudraksha mala with dark beads, smiles as a young man in a white t-shirt bows with palms pressed together and touches his forehead to the seated man's hands. The seated man sits on a white draped chair or throne with a gold-bordered cloth, in front of a carved grey stone wall. A small microphone stand is visible at left. A second person in white sits partly visible at the left edge. The white-shirted devotee wears a gold bangle on his wrist. The scene suggests darshan with a seated spiritual figure receiving a devotee.2007-07-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas across the chest and a red tilak on the forehead, smiles while touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. The saffron-robed figure sits on a white cushioned seat with a silver-topped cane beside it. Behind them stand a stone temple platform with carved stone motifs, a brass lamp, a kalasha-style brass vessel, and marigold garlands in yellow and orange. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, with the page attributing the event to Swamiji. A second saffron-clad person is partly visible at the top right.2007-07-28Outdoors at a stone temple-style platform, a seated person in a saffron-orange shawl with long dark hair and rudraksha mala beads applies a mark to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who has his palms pressed together in namaskar. The saffron-clad figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, seated and smiling, with a red bindi and a long mala. Behind them are a brass bell, a decorated brass pot with flowers, a brass lamp, garlands of white and yellow flowers and an orange cloth on a shrine. A white cloth and a walking cane sit at the right edge, and a white-clad attendant's arm is visible at the frame edge.2007-07-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark wavy hair and a red bindi sits on a white-covered chair beside a stone temple wall. He wears a rudraksha mala draped across his chest and rests his hand gently on the shoulder of a young man in a white shirt with a black beaded necklace, who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. A silver cane leans against the chair. Behind them, a stone ledge holds a brass bell, a brass plate, yellow marigold garlands and a woven basket. A second orange-robed man sits partly visible at the left edge. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person, identified by long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, while he blesses a devotee during darshan.2007-07-28A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a small red bindi, with long swept-back dark hair, smiles while touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The seated man rests on a white-draped chair with a silver cane beside him. Behind them is a grey stone temple platform with carved panels, a brass bell, a brass lamp and a garland of yellow marigolds. A second orange-robed person is partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, an orange robe, rudraksha mala and bindi, and is giving darshan to the devotee.2007-07-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, and multiple rudraksha malas, places one hand on the head of a man kneeling in a white t-shirt and white dhoti, who bows forward with his hands clasped at the seated figure's feet. A bearded man in orange, with long hair and a red tilak, sits behind on the left. The seated figure rests on a white cloth-draped seat in front of a stone wall carved with ornamental reliefs, and a microphone stand is visible at the upper left. Two persons are visible in the scene, with the kneeling devotee and the seated figure as the central subjects.2007-07-28A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and long dark hair sits in a white cushioned chair on a stone platform. A young boy in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels before him, one hand touching the seated man's forehead, the other holding his bare foot over a silver plate with red flowers. Behind them are brass vessels, a kalasha-like urn, fruit on a tray, and yellow marigold garlands on the ledge, with a microphone stand at left. A padapuja-style foot reverence is visible. Another white-clad attendant stands at the left edge.2007-07-28Outdoor temple-like setting with a grey stone platform. A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron cloth wrap, a rudraksha mala across his chest, and a red bindi, smiles and raises his hand toward the face of a standing man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala, who holds his hands together in namaskar. A brass bell, a brass vessel with green leaves and a striped cloth, marigold garlands and a dark cane rest nearby, and an orange-draped deity murti sits on a shelf behind. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, with the page's Swamiji flag, and is shown giving darshan to a devotee.2007-07-28Outdoor darshan scene. A smiling figure with long dark hair, wearing an saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, sits on a white-draped chair holding a black cane with a silver handle. Probable Swamiji by swept-back long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha cues, seated in the darshan role. An elderly man with white hair, wearing a white shirt, kneels with palms pressed together and reaches toward the seated figure's head. Another person in white with an orange shawl sits at left, and a stone wall with carved relief stands behind. A microphone stand is visible at upper left.2007-07-28A photograph of a man in an orange saffron garment seated on a white cloth-covered seat on a stone platform, with long dark swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. With one hand he sprinkles or anoints the face of a devotee in a white t-shirt who stands with palms pressed together and wears a dark beaded mala. A silver walking cane rests against the seat. Behind them are a brass bell, a brass vessel with flowers, garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigold, and an orange-and-red cloth bundle on the stone steps. The man in orange matches the appearance of Swamiji (probable) with long hair and saffron dress and rudraksha, seated as the one giving darshan.2007-07-28Outdoor darshan scene at a temple-style stone platform. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, bare-shouldered with a long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a red bindi, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt and white dhoti who holds his hands in anjali with a red-and-white thread wrapped at his wrist. A microphone stands nearby. Behind them a white cloth-draped seat, a silver walking cane, a brass bell, a kalasha-style vessel, yellow marigolds and a garland on an altar, and a figure in white partly visible at left holding a gold-fringed fan. Ornately carved grey stone pillars frame the setting.2007-07-28Outdoor photo of a long-haired figure in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala seated on a white cushioned chair with a white cloth draped over it, reaching out to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds his palms together in namaskar and a brass bowl. Behind them stands a carved stone platform with a brass bell, a brass kalasha, flower garlands and marigolds, and a wall-mounted microphone stand. Another person in white stands at the left edge holding a framed sign with gold fringe. A devotee receiving blessing, consistent with darshan.2007-07-28