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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing an orange turban, a gold pendant necklace and a dark rudraksha mala, smiling and gesturing with a raised hand. Beside them a man in a white kurta leans in with hands folded in greeting. On the left an elderly bearded man in saffron clothing sits on a red-patterned cot with pink cushions, and a man in a white shirt kneels in the foreground. A cameraperson stands in the background. The tent setting has white fabric and wooden poles.

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April 21 20162016-04-21April 21 20162016-04-21A photograph of a sitting man in an orange-brown robe and an orange-red turban, with a rudraksha mala and a long gold ceremonial necklace, smiling as a bearded man in a pale saffron robe bends forward to touch his hand. Beside them, an elderly bearded man in pale saffron sits on a red cushion and a bearded man in white and orange stands at the back, with several other onlookers in white shirts and orange garments in a tent-like setting. Gold armbands and bangles are visible. The scene suggests a respectful greeting or blessing among sadhus at a gathering.2016-04-21April 30 20162016-04-30April 27 20162016-04-27A photograph of a smiling man seated in an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder, wearing multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a gold necklace with a round pendant, with a red-orange vibhuti mark on his forehead and dark hair tied back. A younger man with reddish hair in a white kurta and an orange-red shawl bows forward toward him with hands joined. Behind them, several men in white clothes and orange shawls sit or stand, and a gold-embroidered panel and purple flowers appear at left. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man in orange, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace.2012-12-16A photograph of an indoor reception room with gold-finished ornate furniture and a leopard-print cushioned seat. A man in a saffron-orange turban, orange-brown robe and long dark braided hair sits on the cushioned seat, his arm extended toward an older bald man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and glasses, who leans forward with hands outstretched. Two younger men in light shirts stand in the background, one raising a camera. Gold lamps and kalash-style ornaments sit on a side table.2016-05-06A seated man in a rust-coloured turban and brown-orange robe smiles broadly, wearing a thick rudraksha mala, a long gold ceremonial necklace with a large gold pendant, and gold armlets. He sits on a floral cloth beneath a white canopy, facing an older saffron-robed sadhu with long grey hair and beard who stands with his back to the camera. Behind them, several saffron-clad sadhus with white beards stand, one in a red head wrap, while men in white and blue shirts stand in the background. a person is the seated man in the turban, identified by the turban, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha cues; the identification is appearance-based only.2016-04-21April 21 20162016-04-21A photo of a saffron-clad figure on the left wearing an orange turban, orange shawl draped over the shoulders, gold waist belt and gold armband, smiling and raising a hand in a blessing gesture toward devotees. Beside him, several men in white kurta shirts and orange or cream shawls stand under an orange and red canopy; one man in a white shirt bows with hands folded, another leans forward toward the saffron-clad figure, and a man on the right in a white shirt and orange shawl holds a microphone. Ornate gold-coloured decorations and a red-and-gold cloth hang behind them. The saffron-clad figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with distinctive orange turban, saffron robes, gold waist belt and gold armband, and is seated in a central role receiving devotees. Five visible people in total.2013-02-12April 21 20162016-04-21A photograph of a seated man in a white kurta wearing a red turban, with his hands raised and palms out, receiving a forehead touch from a long-haired figure in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala. The robed figure's hand rests on the man's forehead, a gesture of blessing during an initiation at a ceremonial seat. Behind them a large gold-carved throne-back stands beside green foliage and red draping, with marigold garlands and offerings near a yellow-gold bag on the left. A bald-headed person in orange is partially visible at the bottom foreground. Appearance cues for the robed figure (long dark hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala) are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a blessing role.2016-05-06