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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a white and red tilak on his forehead, extending his right hand to rest on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white kurta and orange shawl. The devotee, seen from behind with grey hair and a red lanyard, has hands raised in a gesture of reverence. Behind them stands a silver trident and a golden deity or lion-faced ornament, with a gold-carved throne on the left and a white-barred wooden screen in the background. a person (saffron robes, rudraksha mala, long swept-back hair) is giving a blessing to a devotee in a ritual setting.

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May 03 20142014-05-03A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe, wearing a long gold-and-black bead necklace, with his bare upper arm exposed, raising one hand toward a silver trident (trishul) held by a man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. The second man faces the seated figure with palms raised in reverence. Behind them a golden deity murti and a gold-embossed backdrop are visible, with peacock feathers at the left edge and red-and-white striped wall panels. The scene suggests a blessing or devotional exchange at a temple or ashram setting.2014-09-01September 06 20142014-09-06September 28 20142014-09-28A seated man in a red-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and red striped upholstery. He raises his arm and holds a silver trident above the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and dark wristwatch, who places his palms together in namaste. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala sits at the right edge holding papers, and a gold-trimmed red cloth lies on the armrest. The seated man shows strong appearance cues including a shoulder-length hairstyle, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne, consistent with the page's reference to a person, so this is an appearance-based candidate.2014-09-06A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair, a white stripe and red dot on his forehead, and layered rudraksha mala necklaces over a rust-orange shawl, smiles as he places his right hand on the head of a short-haired man in a white shirt. The silver-toned ornate throne or pillar behind him and a blurred seated figure at the lower right suggest a darshan blessing on a stage. The bracelet on his wrist is red.2017-12-16A photograph of a darshan moment. A man with long swept-back hair, a small red tilak on his forehead, a gold necklace of large ornaments and a red-orange shawl sits on a red cushioned seat and reaches out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red-orange cloth wrap. The recipient raises both hands in a gesture of reverence and wears a rudraksha bracelet. Behind them stands a polished silver trishul with a red bead, and a green palm plant and gold ornaments fill the background. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure with the long hair, gold necklace and orange-red shawl, giving blessing to the devotee.2014-08-01September 06 20142014-09-06September 06 20142014-09-06Photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, bare-chested in an orange-red wrap with a rudraksha mala and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, smiling and extending his right hand to bless a kneeling man. The kneeling man wears a white shirt, an orange-red head cloth printed with text, and a rudraksha mala, and holds his hands together in namaskar near a silver trident and a gold lion-head ornament. Red velvet cushions and a striped wall form the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and orange-red clothing on the throne, consistent with the page's attribution.2014-09-06A seated figure in an orange-brown robe with gold border and a gold-beaded necklace, long dark hair swept back, extends both palms toward a smiling man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl whose hands are raised in return. The seated figure sits on a red velvet throne-like chair before a dark maroon curtain with gold damask patterns. Behind them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala watches, and other devotees in orange sit at the right edge. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-gold robe match the Swamiji (probable) cues, so this is an in-person ritual blessing moment in a satsang setting.2014-01-11September 06 20142014-09-06