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Close side-profile photograph of two men facing each other in front of a blurred shrine with golden deity statues, garlands in yellow, orange and pink, and a green cloth. On the left, a man with hair tied in a bun wears an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl, with a long rudraksha mala around his neck, and smiles warmly. On the right, a younger man with short curly hair in a white collared kurta raises his right hand in a gesture of respect or greeting, toward the left man. a person: the left man wears an orange shawl and rudraksha mala, consistent with the page, but the identification is based on appearance cues only.

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December 17 20112011-12-17A photograph in a hall with a red velvet-upholstered throne-style seat and a golden carved backrest. A seated man in saffron-orange sannyasi robes with a gold-edged shawl, a long rudraksha mala, and swept-back hair in a bun, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers with folded hands in namaskar. A brass lamp and a carved bronze temple panel stand behind them. a person: the seated sannyasi shows the rudraksha mala, saffron robes, and bun cues. A small partially visible person sits in the lower right corner.2011-11-26A photograph of an indoor satsang-style gathering. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in orange robes with a long dark hair knot sits facing a young man in a light grey t-shirt with curly dark hair; the seated man extends his hand toward the standing man, whose palms are raised near his face in a blessing-like gesture. The robed figure wears an orange cloth with gold borders over his shoulder. Behind them, several people in white clothes and orange garments stand and sit in a room with pale walls, a white cooling unit and a potted plant. Dark red drapery is visible at the left edge. A purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2011-09-03 +1 copiesPhotograph of two men in close conversation in front of a golden temple setting with yellow and orange flower garlands. On the left, a young man with long dark wavy hair, a white kurta and a rudraksha mala raises his hand toward the other man in an animated gesture. On the right, a smiling man with hair swept back into a bun wears an orange saffron wrap edged with gold trim and a long necklace of gold beads. Behind them, a gilded altar with a red cushion and marigold garlands.2011-12-17A seated man in orange sannyasi robes with a bun, a long rudraksha mala and a gold-edged orange shawl places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with hands pressed together in namaste. The kneeling devotee has a black collar-style cord and a ring. Behind them is a gold deity murti or altar decoration with red and yellow garlands, a white tower fan on the left, and a pale wall. This appears to be a blessing or padapuja-style darshan moment.2011-11-30A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a bare left shoulder and a long rudraksha mala around his neck smiles as he raises his palm toward a younger man seen from behind, who wears a white kurta and a rudraksha mala. The seated man has swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white markings on his forehead. Behind him is a gold-embroidered red cushion or throne and a painted backdrop of figures near water. The seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) receiving a gesture of greeting from a devotee.2011-11-26December 03 20112011-12-03July 06 20122012-07-06A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron garment with a gold border, wearing a long rudraksha mala, a red bindi on his forehead, and smiling broadly. He sits on a red cushioned seat while a second man in white kurta, with long dark hair, leans in and raises his hands toward him in a blessing-like gesture. Behind them stand golden decorations, red and yellow flower garlands, and a gold-toned shrine backdrop. The seated man shows distinctive adornments with saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, a person candidate.2011-11-30May 09 20122012-05-09Indoor photo of two men facing each other in a warmly lit room with a pale peach wall and brass lamps at the edge. On the left, a man with short grey hair in a white embroidered kurta and a dark lanyard raises both palms in a respectful greeting toward the right. On the right, a smiling man with his hair swept back into a bun, a red tilak on his forehead, a dense necklace of rudraksha beads and a saffron-orange shawl over bare shoulders sits on a red cushioned seat. a person appearance is indicated by the orange clothing, rudraksha mala and hair bun, while his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2011-11-26December 03 20112011-12-03