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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with his long dark hair tied back smiles and extends a hand toward a toddler held by a woman in a white sari with a gold-striped border. The toddler, in a red, white and black patterned shirt, reaches toward his offering. A woman in white sari and a rudraksha mala stands beside them, and other women in white saris stand behind. Behind the seated man is a gold ornate chair draped with garlands of white and yellow flowers, and a pink-and-white floral backdrop with a red curtain on the right.

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A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair in a bun, smiling as he extends his hand toward a toddler in a red and white patterned shirt. The child is held by a woman in a white sari with gold border, standing beside other women in white and a bald-headed figure. Behind them are a golden throne with white and orange flower garlands, a pink and purple drape, and orange wood-panelled walls. a person: the seated figure wears saffron clothing and has long swept-back hair with a bun, and sits on a decorated throne, which matches the event context. The scene is a blessing or darshan moment with a small child receiving attention.2009-01-18January 18 20092009-01-18A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a long swept-back hair, wearing a garland of white flowers with tricolour ribbons (orange, white, green) and a rudraksha mala, sitting on a mat with a red cushion and laughing as he holds a small curly-haired toddler in white clothes. A woman in a white and black sari-style dress with gold trim leans in from the left and reaches toward the child, while a metal bowl and bell sit on the mat nearby. Behind them, several men in white and orange shawls and a seated woman in white sit in an ashram hall; a stand with a microphone is visible at right.2007-12-25December 24 20092009-12-24A woman in a white sleeveless-style white dress with gold earrings and a gold necklace sits on a woven mat, holding a baby in white clothes and gently guiding its head forward. Beside her, a smiling person in an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland with green, orange and red accents touches the baby's head in a blessing. Nearby are steel bowls with grains and offerings and a small tray of incense sticks. Other people in orange and white robes are partly visible at the top of the frame.2007-12-25A photograph of a devotional darshan scene in an ornate golden hall. A long-haired figure seated on a gold-and-cream throne wears a saffron-orange robe, a pink and white flower garland and a gold chain; the appearance cues are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklace), so this is a probable Swamiji candidate present in person. He leans forward to touch the hand of a young boy in a white shirt and grey trousers, who stands before the throne. Around them women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, a woman with a hair braid, and people in yellow and orange garments wait or assist. Green foliage, orange and pink flowers, and a red floral bunch decorate the golden backdrop and throne.2009-12-24A photo of an indoor blessing scene in a plain cream-walled room. A long-haired man in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a gold, ornately carved throne with red velvet cushions, holding a small object toward a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white dhoti who stands before him. Around them, women in white saris with coloured borders and a young boy in blue stand watching, some with hands folded. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes, garland, seated on a gilded throne) is the central figure receiving or giving a blessing. A woman at left wears a white sari and gold bangles, and a child holds a flower.2009-08-09A seated ceremony in a ashram hall: a long-haired person in saffron-orange robe, a red sleeveless top, a white and green and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala holds a brass bowl and touches the head of a small child. A woman in white sits beside them with the child, and men in white and orange shawls sit behind. A peacock-feather fan is visible at right. The robed figure has distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing, a garland and a rudraksha mala, a presentation consistent with the a person candidate, but identity is not certain from appearance alone.2007-12-25A photograph of a ceremony on a mat floor. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange garment, red sleeveless top, and a white and green flower garland with a rudraksha mala, sits at right, holding a bowl of food toward a woman in white who holds a baby with a small tilak on its forehead. Behind them, seated people in white clothes and orange shawls, one with a white tilak, watch; a peacock-feather fan and brass bowls are visible.2007-12-25Photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow and pink blooms, smiling as he holds a thread to a child's forehead. Before a gold ornate backdrop with a relief deity medallion and floral decorations. A woman in a white sari with a striped border and a man in a white shirt sit beside a small child in white, their hands folded in reverence. A second person in orange robes with a gold chain sits partially visible at left. Gold-coloured cushions surround the throne-like seat.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24