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A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron garment with a gold border, wearing a long rudraksha mala, a red bindi on his forehead, and smiling broadly. He sits on a red cushioned seat while a second man in white kurta, with long dark hair, leans in and raises his hands toward him in a blessing-like gesture. Behind them stand golden decorations, red and yellow flower garlands, and a gold-toned shrine backdrop. The seated man shows distinctive adornments with saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, a person candidate.

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A seated man in an orange and gold silk shawl with a red-and-gold border and a long rudraksha mala around his neck places his hands on the forehead of a man in a white shirt, blessing him with a touch. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and eyes closed, and is smiling. Behind him is a brass oil lamp and a decorated wall with a painted image of a goddess in red and orange. A partially visible bald man in white stands at the left edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, orange silk and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is a probable match.2011-11-29A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala draped across his chest and multiple rudraksha bracelets on his wrists, seated and smiling broadly while extending both hands outward toward a man in a white kurta who stands before him with his palms pressed to the top of the seated man's head. A small red bindi is on the seated man's forehead. Behind them a blurred woman in orange sits, and a patterned cushion appears at the right edge. The seated man in orange and rudraksha has long swept-back hair, a bare-chested orange wrap and ornate gold-edged saffron cloth, matching a probable Swamiji depiction of an in-person figure; the standing devotee in white is performing a blessing gesture.2012-04-14A seated man in an orange-saffron garment and a long rudraksha mala smiles while a devotee in a white shirt and white trousers with a red thread at his collar raises both palms toward him in greeting. The seated man has swept-back hair, a red bindi and white forehead markings and wears a gold-bordered orange cloth. Behind them stands a tall golden lamp stand and a golden figure with a bird-shaped finial. The scene looks like a ritual or devotional exchange at a temple or ashram.2011-11-26A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl with gold border and a long rudraksha mala, sitting on a red velvet throne-like chair with gold carved back, smiling and gesturing with open palms. Facing him, a man in plain white ritual clothes kneels or leans forward, raising his hand in blessing or greeting. Behind them a painted panel with red and pink tones, brass oil lamps and a dark red curtain. a person: the seated figure wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial throne setting, consistent with the page; the seated man is the presiding figure. The white-clad man is a devotee.2011-11-25July 07 20122012-07-07A photograph of a smiling man in an orange saffron dhoti-style wrap with a thick gold ceremonial necklace of bead-like pendants, his hair swept back into a bun and a red bindi on his forehead, placing both palms on the forehead of a shorter man in a white t-shirt. The recipient has his eyes closed and hands raised toward the blessing figure. Behind them are golden deity statues decorated with marigold garlands in orange and yellow, and a red cushion on the right. The orange-clad figure's appearance and attire are consistent with the described cues, but the page does not state he is present, so identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a blessing giver.2011-12-17November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of two men in an indoor temple-like hall with carved grey stone panels and a gold lamp stand behind them. On the right, a smiling man with hair swept back in a bun, a red bindi and tilak, wearing an orange saffron shawl over one shoulder and a long rudraksha mala, sits on a golden seat and raises a hand in greeting. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. On the left, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and red thread at his neck stands with both palms raised toward him in a blessing gesture.2011-11-26November 26 20112011-11-26Photograph of two men in close conversation in front of a golden temple setting with yellow and orange flower garlands. On the left, a young man with long dark wavy hair, a white kurta and a rudraksha mala raises his hand toward the other man in an animated gesture. On the right, a smiling man with hair swept back into a bun wears an orange saffron wrap edged with gold trim and a long necklace of gold beads. Behind them, a gilded altar with a red cushion and marigold garlands.2011-12-17Photograph of a seated man in orange-saffron robe with a bare right shoulder, wearing a thick gold bead necklace, his dark hair swept back into a bun, seated on a red-upholstered throne-like chair before a richly decorated backdrop of yellow, orange and white flower garlands and a gold deity murti. He holds a small white card or paper in both hands and looks down toward it. Facing him, a man in white dhoti-style clothing with raised arms and a black-and-beaded cord around his neck appears to be receiving or responding in a ritual exchange.2011-12-17Photograph of a seated discourse session. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with multiple rudraksha mala necklaces and beaded bracelets sits on a red and black patterned seat, gesturing with an open hand and smiling. Across from him, a man in a white shirt raises both palms together in a respectful gesture. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in white sits beside a seated figure in white with a rudraksha mala, and a few onlookers stand near a white wall and air conditioning unit. A white tray with offerings lies at the lower left. Probable Swamiji is seated at the centre-left, identified by long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas.2012-04-14