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A seated man with long dark hair, a red vermilion mark on his forehead, and an orange and red shawl over bare shoulders smiles while extending his arm to a man in a white polo shirt who raises his palm toward him in a high-five gesture. Behind them stands a golden throne with a red cushion, draped in marigold and yellow flower garlands, with ornate golden decorations and a red-and-gold backdrop. The man on the throne has distinctive long swept-back hair, a bare-chested orange-and-red wrap and a rudraksha-style necklace, matching a person cues, while the man in white is a devotee. Partially visible heads of audience members appear in the lower foreground.

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A seated man with long swept-back hair, a white vibhuti marking on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and orange-saffron cloth sits on a gold-framed throne in a temple-like hall. Facing him, a bearded man in a white kurta raises both hands in a blessing or pranam gesture toward the seated man's head. Behind them, a deity murti is decorated with red flower garlands and a purple cloth, with red drapery and gold pillars. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt watches at right. The seated man's distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala make him a probable Swamiji in person.2013-09-28July 02 20132013-07-02December 04 20112011-12-04A 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.2011-11-30December 17 20112011-12-17December 05 20112011-12-05A smiling man in an orange saffron shawl and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop, with a red bindi on his forehead. He reaches forward to touch the head of a second man in a white shirt, who is seen from behind with his hand raised. Yellow marigold garlands and red fabric draped behind them. The seated man is identified only by appearance: a person, seated and blessing a devotee.2011-12-17 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet throne with a gold carved backrest, decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. He wears a swept-back topknot and a gold ornament, and raises his right hand toward a man in a white collared shirt standing before him, whose palms are raised in a greeting. Behind them stand gold-coloured decorative objects, a golden lion-shaped figure and hanging gold and green fabrics. The setting appears to be an ashram hall. The orange-robed figure is a person by appearance, with distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha beads and a topknot.2011-12-01July 13 20132013-07-13A man in a grey long-sleeved top, with a dark lanyard, stands at left with both hands raised in front of him, facing a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long gold bead necklace. The seated figure has swept-back hair in a bun, smiles, and extends one hand toward the standing man, sitting on a red velvet throne-style seat. Behind them is a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, a golden backdrop and a red cloth-draped platform. a person cues visible: swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold bead necklace, seated on a throne.2011-12-17A photograph of two men in a red-draped ceremonial setting. On the left, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a large gold necklace of ornate beads, and an orange-red cloth wrapped around his body sits smiling and reaches toward the other man, holding a small object. On the right, a bearded man in a plain white t-shirt and a red shawl printed with dark motifs raises his hand palm-forward toward him. Behind them stand a golden cobra-hooded deity murti, a golden trident, a peacock feather fan, and red curtains.2014-07-23A 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.2011-11-29