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A smiling man with a red bindi and white vibhuti stripes on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red and pink flowers. He wears an orange saffron robe and a garland of white jasmine with pink and yellow blossoms. In the foreground, an older man in a white shirt leans in from the left and reaches toward him, appearing to offer a blessing or garland. Background shows gold carved throne detailing. a person: the seated man has a sannyasi appearance with saffron robe, vibhuti and garlands.

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October 24 20102010-10-24A photograph of a smiling man with short dark hair, a white tripundra on his forehead and a red kumkum dot between his brows, wearing a white-and-gold garland of white flowers with pink and yellow flower strands draped over his shoulders, a gold necklace, and an orange garment. In the foreground at right, the back of another person's head and shoulders in white clothing is visible as he faces him. Behind him is an ornate gold-toned backdrop with a raised golden pattern and bright flowers at the upper left.2010-10-24A photograph of a smiling man with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron garment draped over his shoulders and layered with gold ceremonial necklaces, flower garlands of white and red blossoms, and rudraksha-style beads. In front of a gold embossed ornate backdrop, he leans toward a man in a white shirt whose back is turned to the camera, who is reaching toward the garlanded figure. The setting appears to be a devotional gathering with yellow flowers in the background. The orange-robed man has distinctive long hair, gold necklaces and saffron clothing, a probable match to Swamiji by appearance cues alone.2008-07-17October 24 20102010-10-24A seated man in an orange saffron shawl sits before an ornate gilded golden throne decorated with pink and red flowers. He wears a white garland of jasmine strands with pink and yellow flower clusters and gold beads, plus a red kumkum dot and white vibhuti stripes on his forehead. A man in a white shirt and a patterned-shirt man in the foreground stand nearby; one standing man at left wears a rudraksha-style mala.2010-10-24A photo of a man seen from behind in a white kurta with both arms raised palm-out toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron shawl, a red bindi on the forehead, and has long dark hair swept back; he is smiling broadly. He sits on a deep red cushioned throne with an ornate gold carved backrest decorated with white and red flower garlands. Behind them is a colourful painted backdrop of green, blue and pink tones. Appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange clothing with long hair, with a devotee in white greeting him.2011-12-02A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long white and pink flower garland sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a golden carved backdrop decorated with orange, yellow, purple and red marigolds and roses. He extends his right arm toward a man in white clothes who leans in toward him, while a woman with grey hair in a white sari stands at right and another woman is visible at left. A rudraksha mala hangs around his neck and a red tilak marks his forehead. a person is shown seated on the throne in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland, while the others around him are devotees in white clothing.2010-10-24A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange throne-like chair, smiling, with a red bindi on his forehead. He wears layered garlands of white jasmine and red flowers with green leaves draped over his shoulders and chest. Behind him stands a large golden structure and a gold-and-yellow draped deity murti with a kalasha-like finial. A man in white kneels at the lower left, bowing his head toward the garland. A blue book and a small brass bowl sit on the ledge at left, and a second saffron-clad figure is partly visible behind. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram darshan with garlanding and honour.2010-07-06A photograph of a smiling man with swept-back dark hair, white vibhuti and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron garment with a gold border and rudraksha mala necklaces, seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He raises one hand in a gesture toward a man in a white shirt and dark neck cord standing with his back to the camera at left. a person is the seated figure, based on the saffron robe, rudraksha malas and seated-teacher presentation. Background is white with red lettering partly visible.2011-02-26A man in a white shirt in the foreground raises an open hand toward a smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like details and a red cushion. The seated man wears an orange and gold-bordered sleeveless garment, a rudraksha mala and a white tilak with a red bindi on his forehead. His dark hair is swept back. Behind them is a plain white and red backdrop. The seated man, with his orange and gold-bordered garment, rudraksha mala and swept-back hair on a golden throne, matches the appearance cues, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in a discourse setting.2011-02-26A man with swept-back dark hair, white vertical tilak and a red bindi wears an orange saffron shawl and a white, pink and yellow flower garland. A woman in a lavender sari with circular embroidered motifs reaches toward his shoulder while a man in white kneels in the lower left, bowing his head. A gold-embossed backdrop glints behind them. The man in orange shows distinctive saffron and garland cues, so he is a person candidate receiving a garland or blessing in a ritual setting.2010-10-24A photograph of a seated figure in orange saffron robes with a long swept-back hair and a red bindi, placing his right hand on the head of a man kneeling before him. The kneeling man wears a white shirt and yellow shawl with glasses and short hair. The figure wears a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a bare upper body under the orange wrap. Behind them a large golden deity murti or ornate gold framed backdrop, yellow and pink marigold garlands and flower arrangements, and a brass staff. A large banner image of a smiling face fills the upper background. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the blessing giver with matching cues: long hair, orange clothing and beaded mala.2010-10-17