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A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a thick garland of red, white, pink and multicoloured flowers, extending his hand to a small child held by a woman in a yellow sari with a silver handbag. The child is seated on her lap and appears to be receiving a blessing or touch. Behind them stands a monk in orange robes with a head covering, and a young girl in yellow. The backdrop features a gold-embossed panel with a central deity relief, flower-decorated arches, and a cream upholstered seat with red and orange cushions. The scene appears to be a darshan or blessing moment in an ashram hall. a person: the seated man in the orange robe and long hair with garland, sitting on the throne-like seat being honoured, matches the page's presence claim through his saffron clothing, long swept hair and garland.

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December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial blessing on a gilded throne. A young man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe, a multicoloured flower garland with a red and white bloom, and sits on a gold-and-cream throne with a red cushion. He holds a thread or cord and ties it near the wrist area of a small boy in a white and beige checked shirt, while a woman in a pink and blue patterned sari with white jasmine in her hair stands beside the boy. Behind them a man in an orange shawl and turban-style head covering assists. Gold ornate carvings and red and white floral decorations fill the background.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a long-haired man in orange robes and a large garland of red, yellow and white flowers seated before a golden ornate backdrop with floral decorations. A woman in a purple and white sari with a mala necklace and a small boy in a yellow outfit stand close, the woman holding the boy's hand while he reaches toward the seated man. A tray of purple flowers sits at right, and another orange-robed person stands partially visible at left. Appearance-based candidate: a person, identifiable by his long swept hair and saffron robes with a flower garland, seated in a ceremonial setting during a darshan-style interaction. Three to four people are visible.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron sannyasi garment with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a multicoloured flower garland and a white flower garland, reaching out to hand something to a small boy. A woman in white clothing and a child in a khaki top lean in from the left, with a second orange-robed attendant behind. The seated figure sits on a gold-ornate throne with cushions, backdrop of gold carved panels and floral arrangements with red, pink and orange flowers, and a brass bowl with offerings on the right. The seated figure's long hair, saffron clothing and ornate garland are visible cues, consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated and receiving devotees.2009-12-24A photograph of a ceremony in an ornate setting. A seated man on the right wears an orange saffron robe and a long garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with long swept-back dark hair and a bare forehead with a small mark; he sits on a gilded golden throne and smiles while a child in a white shirt has a white thread being tied or placed around the head. A woman in an orange sari with gold bangles and red glass bangles on the left holds the child steady. Behind them a second person in orange robes and a gold chain assists, and a small figure in yellow stands in the background. Green foliage and orange and pink flowers decorate the backdrop. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robe, flower garland and long hair, performing a blessing ceremony for the child.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial moment in an ornate golden-throne setting decorated with floral garlands. A man with long, swept-back dark hair in an orange saffron robe and a multicoloured flower garland stands and reaches toward a toddler in a red-and-gold outfit held by a woman in a purple sari with floral borders. The toddler holds a white cloth or tray, and a second woman in orange stands at the left. Another man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace stands at far left. Behind them are a gilded panel with a deity murti and flower garlands along the wall. The man in saffron shows the qualifying cues of long hair, saffron robe and garland, so he is described as Swamiji (probable), a guru blessing the child during a ritual such as padapuja or a blessing ceremony.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and layered garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, sitting on an ornate gold throne-like seat with a red cushion. A boy in white clothes and a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace kneels before him, applying a marking with a stick or applicator to his forehead, while an attendant in orange stands at left and a woman in white with a yellow shawl folds her hands behind them. A floral backdrop of pink, orange and purple blooms frames the scene. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne, receiving the boy's forehead blessing.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair wearing saffron-orange robes and a red-and-yellow flower garland, positioned on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion. He is touching or blessing a young boy in a white shirt who leans in with hands together. A man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala stands behind the boy, and an older woman with folded hands is at the left edge. Floral arrangements in green and orange decorate the gold-embossed backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, saffron robes, garland and throne, so the seated figure is a candidate for the Swamiji.2009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial darshan scene at a gilded throne decorated with green foliage and colourful flowers. A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white and red flower garland sits on the golden throne, extending a hand to offer a small wrapped gift to a young girl in a yellow dress. A woman in a white top with a dark bag stands at left holding out a flower-wrapped item, and an attendant in white stands behind. Another man in orange stands behind the girl holding a tray, and a silver tray with colourful bundles rests on the throne side. The figure in orange with long hair and distinctive saffron robe, seated on the throne, suggests Swamiji (probable).2009-12-24