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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet throne with ornate gold back panel, smiling with eyes closed, a red bindi and white tilak marks on his forehead. Opposite him a man in white kurta and dhoti has his raised palm toward the seated man's face in a blessing gesture, a rudraksha mala visible at his neck. Behind them a painted mural and a gold-toned ornate lamp stand. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and distinctive rudraksha adornment, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, a probable identification based on these cues. Two physical people are visible.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a bare left shoulder and a long rudraksha mala around his neck smiles as he raises his palm toward a younger man seen from behind, who wears a white kurta and a rudraksha mala. The seated man has swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white markings on his forehead. Behind him is a gold-embroidered red cushion or throne and a painted backdrop of figures near water. The seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) receiving a gesture of greeting from a devotee.2011-11-26A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl with gold border and a long rudraksha mala, sitting on a red velvet throne-like chair with gold carved back, smiling and gesturing with open palms. Facing him, a man in plain white ritual clothes kneels or leans forward, raising his hand in blessing or greeting. Behind them a painted panel with red and pink tones, brass oil lamps and a dark red curtain. a person: the seated figure wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial throne setting, consistent with the page; the seated man is the presiding figure. The white-clad man is a devotee.2011-11-25A photograph of a smiling seated man in an orange saffron shawl and multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, with white tripundra marks and a red bindi on his forehead, seated before an ornate gold throne. An older man in a white shirt with a light blue cuff leans in from the right, one palm raised near the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. A gold ceremonial sword or staff rests at the seated man's waist. Behind them, a blurred painted backdrop and wooden balcony railing are visible. a person: the seated man wears the orange shawl, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, and is receiving the blessing.2011-11-26November 26 20112011-11-26A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron wrap with a red-and-gold border, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi on his forehead, smiling and gesturing with raised hands toward another man. The seated man sits before a red cushioned throne decorated with red and white flowers and gold carving. The second man, seen from behind, wears a white shirt with orange collar trim and raises his hand in a greeting gesture. A small gold trident-shaped object stands in the foreground, and a colourful painted backdrop with warm lamp light fills the background. The seated man is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, with saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and a throne, though the swept-back hair cue is modest. The a person field records this uncertainty.2011-11-21A smiling man in an orange saffron shawl and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop, with a red bindi on his forehead. He reaches forward to touch the head of a second man in a white shirt, who is seen from behind with his hand raised. Yellow marigold garlands and red fabric draped behind them. The seated man is identified only by appearance: a person, seated and blessing a devotee.2011-12-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a smiling man with swept-back dark hair, white vibhuti lines and a red kumkum dot on his forehead, wearing an orange saffron shawl and orange cloth with a gold border and a long rudraksha mala. A man in a white kurta, seen from behind on the right, raises his hand toward the seated man's face in a blessing gesture. Behind them stand a gold oil lamp and a gold rooster figure on a wooden stand with red drapery.2011-11-26A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and white sacred ash on his forehead, with a red kumkum dot, is blessed by a man in white clothing with a pearl-like necklace who extends his palm toward him. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne with carved gold scrollwork and a red velvet seat, with a painted deity mural in the background. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron robes and mala cues but his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so this is a person depiction only in the sense of the page's claim, and the scene reads as a padapuja-style blessing.2011-11-26A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a younger man in a white kurta. The seated man sits on a red cushioned seat before golden ornate arches and a garland of yellow and red flowers. The standing devotee has his hands joined in front of him. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable).2011-12-01November 26 20112011-11-26A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a thick gold-bead necklace and a dark hair bun holds a folded paper or card in one hand, smiling as he extends his other hand toward a man in a white kurta with a gold bracelet who leans forward with palm raised in greeting. Behind them is a blurred golden altar with yellow and orange flower garlands and a gilded deity murti. Two physical people are visible. The orange-robed figure has distinctive saffron clothing, a gold bead necklace and long swept-back hair, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm an identity, so the a person field is unsure.2011-12-17A seated man in an orange saffron wrap draped over his shoulder, with a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, smiles while a second man in a brown checked shirt and bracelets raises both hands toward him in a palm-to-palm gesture. The seated man has long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead, sitting on a dark red velvet cushioned seat. Behind them are pink and yellow draped curtains and a golden ornate carved panel with a small figurine. A partially visible head is at lower center. The seated man shows distinctive saffron and rudraksha cues, so the appearance-based label applies: a person, seated in person.2011-07-02