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Indoor photo of a devotee in a white shirt bowing with a shaved head while a sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap places a red-and-black rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a long dark braid watches, and two men in white kurtas with saffron shawls stand nearby. A red carpet and a dimly lit hall with hanging lights form the setting. The sannyasi's face is turned away and partly hidden, so the appearance cue is weak; no claim of identity is made.

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A bearded man in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron-orange robe sits on the right, smiling, with his hand resting on the head of a man in white who bows forward. Behind them, several men in white kurtas and dhotis stand, including one in an orange shawl and rudraksha mala, and one in a white shirt with a mala. A woman in a lavender top and pale yellow shawl stands at left with a long braid, and an older woman with white hair is partially visible at lower left. A red tray with flowers and offerings sits beside the seated figure, under night lighting with a crowd seated in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in saffron, given his turban, saffron robe and rudraksha-adorned presentation while blessing a devotee in a satsang-type darshan setting.2010-02-17Night outdoor scene at an ashram-style event with a bright floodlight overhead. In the right foreground, a figure in an orange sleeveless garment and an orange turban sits with one hand raised, blessing or touching the head of a kneeling man in white. The kneeling man wears white clothes, a rudraksha mala and has his palms pressed together in anjali. Around them, devotees in white shirts and dhotis wear rudraksha malas, one man in the background wears an orange-red shawl, and an elderly woman with white hair in a beige sari sits in the lower left. A table with flowers, a box and a mala is visible at the right edge.2010-02-17Photo of a darshan moment in a crowded hall with rows of white chairs. A figure in an orange saffron turban, orange sleeveless robe and red rudraksha mala sits on a white cushioned seat and places both hands on the head of a man in white shirt and dhoti who bows forward. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a white sari with gold bangles watching, and a bald man in white with an orange shawl stand nearby. Other guests in white and pastel clothes fill the background.2009-09-15A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, wavy dark hair wears a multicoloured flower garland with yellow and white blooms. Their hand rests on the bowed head of an elderly white-haired man in a white shirt and a dark rudraksha mala, who holds a small red object in both hands. Around them, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a dark mala stands watching, and a young man in a white shirt looks on. Others in white and gold garments stand in a hall with a purple backdrop.2010-02-15Night outdoor darshan at an event with stage lights overhead and an orange drape along the back. In the foreground, a figure in a bright orange turban and sleeveless orange robe stands with long dark hair, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a pink-white shirt with his hair tied back, who bows with folded hands. Around them, men in white kurtas, pink shirts and orange robes watch, some with rudraksha malas, one wearing glasses and a moustache with palms pressed together. A woman at the left edge is partly visible. On the right, a tray holds fruit, flowers and mala beads.2010-02-17Indoor photo of a blessing moment in a hall with a white fabric ceiling and an orange cloth hanging overhead. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair and an orange dhoti-style wrap, wearing a rudraksha mala, places both hands on the head of a seated devotee in a red-and-gold shawl and glasses. Another orange-robed sannyasi with a shaved head and beaded mala stands at right, and a white-clad man in glasses stands at left. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, orange wrap and rudraksha mala, performing a head blessing.2010-10-27A photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange garment with dark rudraksha malas placing a hand on the crown of a shaven-headed young man in white dhoti and shawl with a pink border, who stands with hands clasped and eyes lowered. A tilak-marked priest in white and saffron stands behind, and a silver tray with offerings is held at the right edge. Several onlookers in white shirts and white robes stand in the background of a hall. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment, though the page does not establish the specific rite.2010-10-26A photograph of a devotional blessing in a crowded indoor hall. On the right, a figure in an orange turban and sleeveless orange robe with long dark hair and a gold ornament at the waist places one hand on the head of a bald, kneeling man in a grey-green kurta with a red rudraksha mala and a locket. The kneeling man bows forward with his hands clasped. Behind them a man in white and a woman in white saree stand among onlookers. The figure in orange has a distinctive turban, flowing hair and saffron robes, a compatible presentation of the Swamiji candidate, so the appearance-based label applies. The figure is in the act of blessing a devotee.2009-09-15Indoor event photo of a crowded hall with rows of white chairs and many attendees in white and light clothing. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange sleeveless robe, with long dark swept-back hair, places both hands on the head of a bald man in a light blue shirt who bows with eyes closed. A woman in a white sari stands behind him with hands raised, and a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands at left.2009-09-15July 23 20102010-07-23A photograph inside a tent-like hall with white fabric ceiling and hanging decorative panels. A man with long dark wavy hair, wearing an orange sleeveless garment, sits and places his hand on the forehead of an older balding man in a white shirt and dark trousers who bends forward with hands clasped near his face. Beside them, a bald man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands watching, and a man in a grey shirt and glasses looks on. Behind, several people in white clothes and orange garments stand near a table with a cloth. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan exchange.2010-07-14A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a hall. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron wrap and rudraksha mala with a gold necklace places one hand on the shaved head of a young man in a white dhoti with a pink-bordered cloth and a rudraksha mala. The blessed man stands with hands folded at his waist. Behind them, another man in orange with a white forehead marking and a bare-chested man stand near a wooden box, and a silver tray holds offerings at the right edge. Several people in white and orange stand in the background, with orange and white banners above. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure wearing saffron and rudraksha beads, performing the blessing as a guru.2010-10-26