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A photo of a long-haired man with a white tilak on his forehead, wearing layered rudraksha malas, large white-beaded ceremonial necklaces and a leopard-print shawl over saffron clothing, extending a hand toward a young boy in an orange t-shirt who holds a bundle of red and white wrapped offerings and a rudraksha mala. A red satin curtain hangs behind them and a red box with papers sits in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the man in the foreground, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, ceremonial necklaces and saffron clothing; he is receiving or blessing the offering from a child. A second child stands partly visible at the right edge.

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Indoor photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a raised seat before a bright red draped cloth. A seated man with long dark hair, a white forehead band, rudraksha malas and a gold-toned ceremonial necklace wears saffron-orange clothing and reaches out to a boy in an orange shirt and dark trousers, who holds small wrapped sweets or offerings in both hands. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace smiles, and a red tray of sweets sits nearby. A gold-framed throne back stands at right, a spotlight glows at left, and seated women in white saris are in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the centre of the ceremony.2012-09-03A man seated on a red cushioned chair wears a red draped garment over bare shoulders, a long rudraksha mala with dark beads hanging to his waist, and a small red mark on his forehead. He lifts one hand toward a boy in an orange polo shirt standing beside him, who holds a small object in his hands. A golden deity image and white flower garland appear at the top left, with a dark blue curtain and green foliage behind them. Visible cues include the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron-red clothing, so this is an appearance-based a person candidate seated in a darshan setting with a child.2011-09-04 +1 copiesPhotograph of an indoor ritual exchange in front of a bright red draped backdrop. A long-haired man in an orange-brown wrap wears layered rudraksha malas and matching rudraksha bracelets, has a sacred marking on his forehead, and smiles while raising his hand toward a hanging cluster of small brass bells on a rod. Facing him, an older man in glasses and a blue collared shirt with a wristwatch leans forward with cupped hands holding a small red-and-white packet of offerings. A smiling woman in an orange sari with a pendant necklace stands in the background. a person identified by long swept hair, rudraksha malas, orange clothing and forehead marking; he is the person receiving the blessing.2012-09-09September 03 20122012-09-03A photograph of a long-haired, bare-shouldered figure with a white ash band and red bindi on the forehead, wearing layered rudraksha malas and an orange wrap, placing a hand on the head of a boy in a green camouflage t-shirt. The figure holds a black staff with a gold finial in the left hand. Behind them hangs a deep red velvet drape, and a small red-covered table with papers sits at the lower right. This appears to be a blessing moment. Swamiji (probable) is shown in person: long swept-back hair, orange wrap and layered rudraksha malas. The boy has short dark hair and a bandage on one finger.2012-09-09A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron garment with a yellow tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads around his neck and arm, placing his right hand on the head of a young boy in a red-and-white checked shirt who bows forward with eyes closed. Behind them a cameraman films and a woman in white watches; red drapes hang in the background. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron garment, rudraksha malas) performing a blessing.2012-07-19September 08 20122012-09-08A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long gold bead garland, rudraksha bracelets and a white vibhuti line with a red kumkum dot on his forehead. He extends his right hand in blessing onto the curly-haired head of a young blond child in an orange robe and white sleeves. A carved silver staff with a rounded finial stands beside them, a black cobra-like figure rests near the staff, and gold ornamental seating and red drapes fill the background. a person is present, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace cues, while the child is a devotee receiving blessing.2014-07-27A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala, with a small red bindi on his forehead and long swept-back dark hair, smiling as he holds beads of the mala. Sitting on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, he is attended by a young boy in a white shirt who kneels and holds small purple flowers in his hands. Behind them is a tray of apples and flower petals on a gold-carved table, and a pillar with carved stonework stands in the background. a person is shown in the orange saffron shawl and rudraksha mala with a throne setting; the boy is a devotee presenting flowers.2010-10-10A photograph of a ritual inside a gold-ornamented hall. A bearded man with long braided dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a white and gold flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and a rust-brown garment sits and raises a silver trident-topped staff, pouring or touching water over the head of a bare-chested boy kneeling with palms pressed together and wearing a rudraksha mala. A woman in a maroon sari and rudraksha mala holds a stack of orange cloths, and women in orange saris sit behind. A white fan and brass lamps stand nearby. The man is an appearance-based candidate for the page's subject, but his features and cues are not sufficiently distinctive to confirm, so the identity is unsure.2017-04-30 +1 copiesJune 20 20172017-06-20A seated man with long swept-back hair, a rust-red shawl and a brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder touches the forehead of a young boy in an orange kurta and rudraksha mala who stands with palms joined in namaskar. Behind them a gold-embossed throne panel and garlands of gold necklaces hang against a backdrop of magenta silk. Appearance-based label: a person, giving blessing to the boy; a second adult in white clothing stands at the right edge.2014-12-28