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A photograph of an outdoor ritual scene in front of a stone pillar and a red-and-gold railing. A seated figure in an orange sleeveless garment and orange wrap, with long swept-back dark hair, holds an open booklet and presses a hand to the head of a man in a grey polo shirt who raises his right hand as if taking an oath. Behind them, a man in a yellow shawl and white clothes holds a small bag, and two men in white stand at left, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Brass lamps and an orange cloth draped over a wooden table with offerings are visible. Appearance-based probable identification of a person seated in orange clothing and long hair, with a person label, in the seated figure's role.

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July 08 20102010-07-08A seated figure in flowing saffron-orange robes with a red bindi and long dark hair, smiling as they hold an open orange booklet and place a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a light grey polo shirt with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind them, a white-clad attendant with a rudraksha mala stands near a red and gold metal railing, a brass lamp and orange drapes in a temple-like setting. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron robes, consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the appearance is not conclusive.2010-07-08A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long, swept-back dark wavy hair and a dark beaded mala around the neck places one hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta clothing who holds a folded paper in his hands and wears a brown rudraksha mala. Behind them, a standing man in white dhoti with a gold-beaded necklace and another man in white stand near a wooden table with red apples and a tray of offerings. A gilded throne-like chair with gold carving sits at the right edge. The setting is a plain pink-walled room with a dark curtain behind. a person appears as the seated figure in orange with long hair and mala, giving a blessing to the kneeling devotee.2010-09-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne with plush red cushions, placing one hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala and has his hands clasped in prayer with eyes closed. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with maroon border and gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another person in orange garments stands in the background. A small tray with red apples and offerings sits beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne fits the candidate description, consistent with a blessing or darshan. Gold-trimmed red-and-gold throne setting.2010-09-17August 01 20102010-08-01A 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.2010-07-08July 07 20102010-07-07A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead garland seated on an orange-draped throne-like chair, smiling broadly as he places his hand on the head of an older man in white clothes who bows and clasps the seated man's hand. Behind them, a standing man in white and another in orange smile, and a second elderly man in white with a white flower garland stands at right. Behind the throne are brass oil lamps, a brass vessel with a lemon-like fruit on a wooden table at left, and a grey stone carved pillar and green foliage. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long, swept-back dark hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha-style beads, consistent with the page's description of the event.2010-07-24April 23 20122012-04-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple darshan scene. A long-haired man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes sits on an orange-cushioned seat, his right hand raised on the crown of a bald, older man in a white shirt and dark trousers who bows his head toward him. Behind them a second man in an orange-bordered white shirt and orange shawl stands at left, and another in an orange robe leans in from the right. To the right, a grey stone carved pillar with figures sits beside a brass tray holding flowers and small bowls, and a wooden box with offerings. A red cushion lies at lower right. The seated man in orange appears a person by his long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, and is shown giving blessing to a devotee.2010-07-10December 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesPhotograph inside a temple hall with ornate golden pillars and a deity murti decorated with garlands behind. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and orange clothing, places his right hand on the head of a bowed devotee; a probable Swamiji candidate, given long swept-back hair and saffron robes, while the appearance is distinct enough to label as probable. Two devotees in white with yellow shawls kneel and bow with folded hands, one holding a small white card. A man in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. A woman in orange sari stands in the background near the altar with a red cloth and orange-draped stool in front. Several bangles and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet are visible.2010-01-02 +2 copies