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A photo inside a temple-like hall with red-framed grilles. A seated man in a maroon shawl and a marigold garland, with a light forehead mark and long swept-back hair, leans forward to drape or hold an orange cloth over the head of a bent-over devotee in a striped purple sweater and light peach kurta. A bald man in orange robes stands behind them watching, and more saffron-clad people sit or stand at right. A silver-ornate throne or chair is at left and red carpet covers the floor. a person is the seated figure, identified by his long swept-back hair, marigold garland and maroon robe; he is the presiding figure and the devotee is receiving a blessing.

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January 13 20142014-01-13March 09 20142014-03-09March 18 20142014-03-18A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back black hair wearing an orange-saffron garment and a pink-and-white floral garland, with a yellow-and-white striped shirt boy in front of him who holds a string or thread and is tied by an adult hand at his wrist; the seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, so he matches the Swamiji (probable) cues. Behind them a standing man in saffron clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace and orange head cloth watches, a bent-over man in a grey-blue shirt is at left, and a woman in a yellow garment stands at the edge. Gold ornate throne carvings and garlanded flowers in orange and red decorate the background.2009-12-24January 13 20142014-01-13A devotee in a blue and white striped shirt and red wrist thread bows deeply with hands joined, while a seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a yellow marigold garland places a hand on his head in blessing. The seated figure has long dark hair and a leopard-print cloth beneath. Behind them stand two men in orange robes: one bald with glasses and gold necklaces, the other with a rudraksha mala. A silver trident stands in the background beside a gilded throne and an ornate painted backdrop, in a room with an air conditioner. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but identity is uncertain, so the figure is described by role as the blessing giver.2016-04-28January 13 20142014-01-13March 14 20142014-03-14Inside an orange-and-red tented pavilion, a man in an ochre-brown dhoti and wrap, with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold armlets, smiles while draping a long saffron-orange cloth over the shoulders of a devotee who bows forward. The devotee wears a grey shawl over a red garment. Behind them, a bald priest in a gold-necklaced saffron wrap and other people in white ritual dhotis and saris attend nearby. A silver trident, a ceremonial staff, a gold palanquin-style seat and brass vessels stand in the tent. The man's appearance with long swept-back hair, rudraksha and ornate gold adornments is consistent with Swamiji (probable), seen in person, honouring the devotee with a shawl.2013-02-08March 20 20142014-03-20A photograph inside an orange and red tent with glowing fabric walls. On the left, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a marigold garland and a gold armlet stands smiling while another person in orange drapes an orange cloth over his shoulder. Several saffron-robed sadhus and devotees stand around, one bald figure in a brown dhoti wears a rudraksha mala, and a bearded sadhu in an orange head wrap presses his palms together. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, marigold garland and gold armlet on the man receiving the cloth are the qualifying cues, and he is presented as the honoured guest among the sannyasis.2013-02-09A standing figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on the forehead, a marigold garland, a pale pink shawl and rust-brown dhoti with a gold waistband and gold armlet, reaches down to bless a shaved-headed monk in orange robes who bends forward with hands raised. Several other people in orange and brown robes stand behind and beside them under an orange-draped tent with gold ornamental panels and a golden throne at left. Others watch with hands folded, one holding a rudraksha mala.2013-02-09