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A seated figure in an orange turban and orange robes, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and sitting on a red cushioned throne with gold trim, extends his right arm toward a standing man in a white shirt and cream trousers. The man wears a red-and-white shawl, a beaded mala, and a white thread is held between them. Behind them, a robed priest in orange and gold, wearing rudraksha beads, works with the thread, and other white-clad attendants stand nearby. A large seated audience in white clothes fills the hall under ceiling fans. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identifiable by orange turban, orange robes and gold necklace, shown seated on a throne receiving a devotee during a ceremonial thread-tying ritual.

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A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with a gold necklace and a dark hair knot, sits on a red cushioned throne and extends the right hand to touch the head of a bald man in white kurta and red-patterned shawl who bends forward. A loose white thread is draped over the bowed man's head. Standing to the right, a smiling man in white with a red shawl and a rudraksha mala presses palms together in namaste; another white-clad man stands behind. Ceiling fans, hanging lights and a gold ceremonial fan are visible, with onlookers in the background. The scene suggests an initiation blessing.2015-07-20A photograph of a ritual scene in an open hall. A figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned seat with gold-carved armrests, wearing a heavy gold necklace and holding a white string that he gives to a man. The seated figure has long hair pinned at the back, smiles and gestures with both hands. Facing him, a man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl bows low with his hands near the string. Other people in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas stand behind, and a participant in white and red-orange stands at right. Ceiling fans, lights and white walls surround the room. The page indicates Swamiji at this event, but the seated figure's appearance shows several cues (long hair, orange turban, gold necklace, saffron robe) that are consistent with a probable identification, so this is an appearance-based candidate, shown in person.2015-07-20July 20 20152015-07-20 +1 copiesJuly 20 20152015-07-20July 20 20152015-07-20 +1 copiesJuly 20 20152015-07-20July 13 20152015-07-13A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange robe with gold edging, and a rudraksha-style beaded mala across the shoulders reaches forward to press fingers to the forehead of a shaved-headed man in white kurta with an orange-and-red patterned shawl, who kneels with his palms raised. The seated figure holds a folded white paper or cloth in the other hand. Behind them, a gold-trimmed ornate chair, red cushions, white flowers and a red-and-blue banner. Other people in white and red shawls sit or stand in the background, with a few partially visible at the edges. Appearance-based: a person seated in orange turban and mala giving forehead blessing to a devotee; the seated figure's appearance is consistent but not conclusive.2015-07-13July 20 20152015-07-20November 04 20132013-11-04A photograph of a ritual exchange in an indoor hall with a cream tiled floor and red-draped curtains. A seated figure in a rust-red robe with a maroon turban trimmed in gold and a wooden rudraksha-style bead necklace places one hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed man kneeling before them. The kneeling man wears an orange saffron cloth, a dark wooden bead mala and red beaded bracelets, and his palms are raised open. Behind them, a seated attendant in white with gold-edged cloth and beads holds a white rope. Two women in saffron and white saris stand in the background, and another person sits at the right edge. The seated figure has distinctive long, swept-back hair and ceremonial gold-trimmed clothing consistent with a swami presenting a blessing, though the appearance is not certain enough to confirm identity.2013-11-04A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with a beaded necklace, reaching forward to touch the head of a young boy in a white shirt and white dhoti with a red sash and orange cord. The figure has long dark hair and a crown-like turban and wears ornate clothing, a distinctive appearance cue. A bald man in orange and red robes with rudraksha malas and white markings on his forehead and arm stands beside the boy, and other saffron-clad people stand in the background. A gold-coloured ornamental throne and red cushioned seats frame the scene under a tiled ceiling with fans. a person is seated in front, carrying out a blessing on the child.2015-07-20 +1 copies