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Photo 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 and

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A seated man in red robes with a red bindi, a long garland of white jasmine and red roses, and a gold-beaded necklace sits on a gold-carved throne against a starry backdrop with pink flowers and yellow blooms. An older man in a white shirt bends forward, touching his forehead to the seated man's bare feet while holding his hands together in reverence. The seated figure rests a hand on the throne armrest. Gold carved panels and an orange cloth frame the scene.2011-05-17A 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 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.2009-08-15A seated figure in a red-and-gold garment with a white forehead mark and a white flower garland, with a dark bun, touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta who has his palms pressed together. Behind them stand women in teal and blue saris, and a gold ceremonial vessel is visible at left. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment. a person: the seated figure wears a red and gold robe, a white flower garland and a white forehead mark, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2014-03-30July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes wrapped over one shoulder, wearing a long red and white flower garland with gold-green beads and a gold necklace, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. The kneeling man has a red thread bracelet and a red-and-gold headband, and is holding a silver plate with a paper or offering. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and gold earrings, and sits on a cushioned seat beneath an orange-trimmed canopy with white and red floral decorations and a tiger-striped cloth behind him. The setting suggests a blessing or darshan moment on a stage.2012-07-03A seated man in rust-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne raises his right palm toward an older man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl and folded hands, who bows slightly in front of him. The seated figure wears a red and orange flower garland and a plain dark mala. Behind them a white-clad man with a rudraksha-style mala sits, a person in orange kneels at lower right, a standing man in white and red shawl is at far right, and a white electric fan and dark draped curtain fill the background. A small silver tray sits on the throne armrest. The seated figure on the throne is an appearance-based candidate, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2013-05-19July 07 20092009-07-07July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead with a red dot, and a garland of white jasmine and yellow-red flowers around his neck, wearing a red-orange shawl over bare shoulders, reaches out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a red shawl draped over his shoulders. The seated figure is in front of golden lion-head armrests, and a tall silver staff with a carved top stands beside them. Behind them are a gold-framed picture, red upholstered chairs and a warm orange backdrop. The scene is a blessing or initiation moment at a satsang-style gathering. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, bare-chested with an orange-red shawl, rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold armrests.2014-05-13A seated man in orange robes wears a long rudraksha mala and a garland of white and red flowers with green leaves, with a vertical marking on his forehead, sitting on an ornate gold throne-like chair backed by a floral arrangement. A devotee in a white kurta, with a rudraksha mala, presses palms together and bows his head toward him while another person's hand rests on the devotee's head. A woman in a red bandhani dupatta and white blouse stands at the left edge. The setting is an indoor event with a red-orange backdrop. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, matching the page's claim, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm; the identity is uncertain.2009-08-06A seated man in a red-maroon robe with white vibhuti on his forehead, a white floral garland of jasmine and marigold draped over his shoulders, and a small silver-and-gold ornament at his neck, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and a rudraksha bead garland with an orange-brown shawl. The seated figure sits beside gilded lion-head armrests, and a tall silver staff stands between them. A woman in a dark top with a rudraksha mala watches in the background, and a red-and-gold throne is visible at right. The setting is a hall with a painted backdrop and framed artwork. The gesture resembles a blessing touch.2014-05-13