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A smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over his shoulder and multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, sits on an orange cushion and places his hand on the head of a seated child in pink. Behind him a man in white dhoti-style clothing with gold border and rudraksha mala stands beside a curly-haired boy in white and a girl in glasses. Two women in white and orange saris stand in the background near a red curtain and floral garland. The a person figure is seated, bestowing blessing on the child. Visible physical people number about six.

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July 15 20132013-07-15A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and long swept-back dark hair, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala with large beads, extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a young blond boy in a white t-shirt who wears a red cord and rudraksha beads and has his palms pressed together. Behind them a second man in a white dhoti with gold border, bare chest, white forehead markings and a rudraksha necklace smiles and gestures with folded hands. Several women in white and orange saris stand in the background near a stage with red and gold drapes and floral garlands. Appears to be a blessing or darshan moment during an ashram gathering.2013-07-07July 14 20132013-07-14A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-brown wrap with long dark hair tied back and a long rudraksha mala with large beads, handing a small wrapped sweet to a young blond boy in a white t-shirt. Behind them stands a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala, smiling. Other children and a red curtain are visible in the background, with a colourful floral garland at the left edge.2013-07-06July 06 20132013-07-06A seated figure in an orange-brown saffron wrap, long swept-back black hair and a long string of rudraksha beads over the chest extends a hand to the crown of a young boy in white kurta with a red lanyard and glasses, who has his palms joined. Behind them a man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala watches, and a few devotees in white and orange stand in a hall. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2013-07-07A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, orange-red robes, a thick gold beaded necklace, orange rudraksha-style mala and a red-orange vibhuti/tilak mark on his forehead rests his right hand on the head of a small child in a yellow t-shirt. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on a gold-and-orange peetha/throne, blessing the child. Two women in the foreground watch, one with her hair in a bun and gold earrings. A large portrait of a smiling woman with orange-red garments hangs behind, and a white-robed figure sits at the upper right. On the red cloth in front are small packets, a silver container and a bell-like object.2013-03-25A photograph of a long-haired man with a white tilak on his forehead, bare-chested with a saffron-orange and gold-bordered shawl draped over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala around his neck, extending his right hand to touch the head of a young girl with curly hair in white clothes. Behind them a gold-decorated throne-like backdrop is visible, and a seated woman in white with a rudraksha mala watches. Standing in the background are a woman in white with an orange-and-red shawl and a man in white with a rudraksha mala and ID badge. Swamiji appears as a probable in-person candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and saffron-gold shawl.2017-08-09A seated man in a maroon-red robe with a gold ceremonial necklace and a gold hair ornament reaches out to bless a curly-haired child in a white shirt, who raises both hands overhead. Behind them a woman in white wears a rudraksha mala and holds a small offering. Devotees in red and white robes stand in the background of a bright hall with white floors and warm lamps.2013-12-20A seated man in an orange saffron shawl and a long rudraksha mala with a red kumkum dot and white vibhuti on his forehead reaches out to touch the cheek of a young blond boy in a white t-shirt and red rudraksha necklace, who holds a small packet of sweets in cupped hands. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala; he sits on a red cushioned seat. Beside him stands a man in a white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and vibhuti. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing watch, with a garland of flowers and an orange cloth visible at the left edge.2013-07-07A seated man with long dark hair and a swept-back style wears a rust-orange wrap and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala, placing his right palm on the head of a young boy with short dark hair who leans forward with hands together. The boy wears a light blue t-shirt and a brown bead mala. Behind them a group of children and adults stands in a hall with a red curtain; a woman in a floral kurta wears an orange lanyard, and a young girl in white stands at right. The seated man's cues (long hair, orange wrap, mala beads) are distinctive, so this is probable Swamiji in person giving a blessing to a boy.2013-05-24Indoor photo of a man in a rust-red draped garment and a long gold bead necklace, seated on a red cushioned seat beside a silver staff and a gold deity figure. He has long swept-back dark hair, white forehead markings and a bindi, and smiles while reaching to place his hand on the head of a young child in a white t-shirt who raises a hand. A woman with white forehead markings and a white garment stands at the right edge. Red drapes and warm lighting form the background.2014-07-21