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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and white flower garland, with long swept-back dark hair, sits on an ornate gold throne with red-and-black zebra-patterned cushions. A man in a red checked shirt and grey trousers bends forward, touching his forehead with his hand in a gesture of reverence. A man in a white kurta stands at left with folded hands and a rudraksha mala, observing. Stacked books with Hindi-looking spines sit on a white-covered table. Golden curtains form the backdrop, and a partly visible head appears at the bottom edge. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure include the saffron robe and long hair, but identity is uncertain.

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August 15 20092009-08-15A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala with long swept-back dark hair placing a hand on the head of a man in a white striped shirt and brown trousers who bends forward with palms pressed together. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne-back. A partially visible person in white stands at left, and another figure in white is behind them. A small gold-toned cabinet and a red cloth draped over the armrest appear in the foreground. Probable Swamiji is shown in appearance-based terms only by his saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala, seated in a blessing gesture of darshan.2010-10-23A photograph of a ceremonial moment in an indoor hall with gold curtains. A man in orange robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, placing his hands on the head of a man in white clothes who bows low before him, a flower garland draped over his shoulders. To the right, a woman in white with an orange-bordered sari bends forward, and a person in white kneels in the lower right. A brass vase and a tray of offerings sit nearby, and a standing fan is visible. The orange-robed figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a seated throne, cues consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is a probable identification; the bowing devotee is a devotee receiving blessing.2009-08-16July 07 20092009-07-07November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red striped cushions, wearing a white-and-orange floral garland and a red bindi. A man in white clothes leans forward and presses his forehead to the seated figure's head while the seated figure places a hand on the bowed man's head, a blessing gesture. A woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland sits at lower left, and other partially visible people in orange sit at the bottom edge. A white-draped table holds stacked books, and the room has beige walls.2009-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair, wearing a thick gold necklace and a white flower garland, with a hand raised on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows with palms pressed together. A standing older man in white shirt and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala and wristwatch, watches with palms joined. The backdrop is covered in white jasmine-like flowers and red blossoms. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) for the seated figure in orange robe, long hair, gold necklace and garland, a ceremonial blessing role.2006-09-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, placing a white and red flower garland on the head of a man in white ritual clothes who bends forward with hands folded. A woman with a white flower in her hair kneels at the lower left. A tray with fruit and a water bottle sits on a white-draped table in front. To the right, a man with long hair in an orange robe stands beside the throne. a person is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland exchange, with the attendant standing to the right; the seated figure is described by role as the garlanding figure.2009-08-13A seated figure in an orange robe and white flower garland with a green and yellow flower garland sits on a gold and red throne before gold-draped curtains. He holds a small object in his hands while a kneeling man in white clothes with folded hands and a red thread on his wrist faces him. A standing man in orange robes and a shawl stands to the right, and a silver tray with a small lamp and flowers rests on the gold pedestal. Books and a box with fruit sit on a side table at left, and yellow flowers stand in a vase at right. A portrait in a gold frame is partly visible at the left edge.2009-08-15July 23 20092009-07-23Photo of a seated figure on a gold ornate throne with cushions, wearing a red and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment, a green leaf garland with white flower garland and red blossoms, gold armlets and bangles, placing both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and glasses who bows forward with hands pressed together. Behind them a standing man on the left wears orange-saffron robes with a gold-beaded necklace and a shaved head. A silver and blue draped backdrop with glittering red spots fills the background. Overlaid and2011-05-17