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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne with plush red cushions, placing one hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala and has his hands clasped in prayer with eyes closed. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with maroon border and gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another person in orange garments stands in the background. A small tray with red apples and offerings sits beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne fits the candidate description, consistent with a blessing or darshan. Gold-trimmed red-and-gold throne setting.

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A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long, swept-back dark wavy hair and a dark beaded mala around the neck places one hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta clothing who holds a folded paper in his hands and wears a brown rudraksha mala. Behind them, a standing man in white dhoti with a gold-beaded necklace and another man in white stand near a wooden table with red apples and a tray of offerings. A gilded throne-like chair with gold carving sits at the right edge. The setting is a plain pink-walled room with a dark curtain behind. a person appears as the seated figure in orange with long hair and mala, giving a blessing to the kneeling devotee.2010-09-17A seated man in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved armrests, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears white kurta-style clothes, a dark rudraksha mala and eyes closed, with hands pressed together. The seated man holds a sheet of paper in his left hand. Behind them stand attendants in orange and white clothing, and a brass tray with red apples, sweets and candies sits on a table. The orange-robed seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, shown here blessing a devotee during a satsang-style event.2010-09-17A seated figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala and a dark brown rudraksha necklace sits on a red and gold throne-like seat with an ornate gold backrest, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white dhoti and white shirt who wears a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet and stands with his hands folded at his chest. A second man in white with a white-marked forehead and gold necklace stands in the background, and a small wooden table with a tray and a gold-coloured item is visible. The orange-robed figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including swept-back long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha malas, and the image is a photo showing the blessing of a devotee.2010-10-19November 26 20112011-11-26October 07 20122012-10-07A photograph in a hall with a red velvet-upholstered throne-style seat and a golden carved backrest. A seated man in saffron-orange sannyasi robes with a gold-edged shawl, a long rudraksha mala, and swept-back hair in a bun, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers with folded hands in namaskar. A brass lamp and a carved bronze temple panel stand behind them. a person: the seated sannyasi shows the rudraksha mala, saffron robes, and bun cues. A small partially visible person sits in the lower right corner.2011-11-26A photograph of a seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, placing his right hand on the forehead of a bearded man in white. The seated man sits on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like backrest with a dark blue curtain behind. The bearded man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala holds a dark box with a white cloth and gold items. A second person in white stands behind them.2010-10-19A seated figure in an orange and gold silk shawl over a bare shoulder, wearing long rudraksha malas and a red tilak on the forehead, sits on a red-cushioned throne. He extends his right hand over the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt, who bows forward with hands joined in prayer. The seated figure holds a small white paper or card in his left hand. Behind them stand tall brass oil lamps with lit flames and a gold-framed backdrop. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial dress and rudraksha malas; he is seated in the presiding role as the blessing giver.2011-11-29Photograph of a ceremonial satsang setting. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a small microphone, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a folded paper and a string of beads, a person, seated in a presiding role. In front, a man in white kurta with a brown rudraksha mala kneels with hands folded, receiving the offering. Behind, a priest in white dhoti with a red border and gold necklace stands, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a man in saffron stand near brass trays holding red flowers, fruit and offerings. A gold-framed plaque and a gilded wooden box sit nearby. Five to six people are visible.2010-09-17September 09 20112011-09-09A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and matching draped cloth, with long dark swept-back hair, on an orange-cushioned chair with a red cushion beside him. He smiles while placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white polo shirt with palms pressed together in namaste. He holds an open booklet with orange-trimmed pages. Behind them stand men in white kurta and saffron shawl, one wearing a rudraksha mala, beside an ornate golden lamp stand, a red and gold railing and a stone temple pillar with greenery. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair and saffron robes, a probable Swamiji cue, with the page's event context supporting this candidate; this is a blessing or darshan moment at a temple. Swamiji (probable) is seated and blessing the devotee.2010-07-08A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a dark rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold and red throne, placing vibhuti or a blessing mark on the forehead of a bespectacled older man in an orange kurta with a white shawl, who presses his palms together in respect. A woman in a red-and-gold sari with a mala stands at left with hands folded, and a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands behind. A tray of flowers and offerings sits on a table. The background wall has a dark sign with white lettering, and a small deity murti stands in an alcove at right.2010-09-20