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A photograph of a seated figure in red and orange robes on a gilded golden throne, with a long gold staff beside him. He wears a rust-red turban, a long gold-and-bead mala with gold ornaments, a gold armlet and bangles, and a long black ponytail visible at the back. A young boy in a black t-shirt leans forward to receive a small booklet or card from his hands. Behind them a cameraman with a video camera on a tripod films, and another person in a white shirt stands nearby with a red curtain behind. The figure matches the a person appearance cues of swept-back hair, turban, saffron-orange clothing and ornate gold necklaces, shown here in a receiving-devotee setting.

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July 08 20162016-07-08A man seated on an ornate golden-trimmed reddish leather throne with a gold lion armrest, wearing a red turban, red-orange robe, and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala with ceremonial gold beads. He has a red bindi and white markings on his forehead. Facing him from behind is a young boy in a white embroidered kurta and a red patterned shawl, leaning in close. Purple-lit red draperies form the backdrop.2015-09-11A seated man in an orange-red turban, bare-chested with an orange-gold wrap, wears heavy beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style malas and red-beaded bracelets on his arms. He touches the forehead of a young boy in a white t-shirt who stands before him with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them, a man in white with a brown shawl and a beaded mala smiles. The backdrop is an ornate gold lattice wall with a gold figure and red cushions in the foreground.2015-08-26July 10 20162016-07-10A seated man in a rust-red turban, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces and armlet sits on a red velvet throne with a gold-carved back, smiling as he looks at a kneeling man in a blue polo shirt who holds up a gold-framed photograph of a robed figure. Behind them, a cameraman films, a priest in white with a rudraksha mala stands nearby, and a brass oil lamp sits beside a dark red drape. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, turban, saffron robe and ornate gold adornments are the qualifying cues, shown receiving the framed picture as a devotee presents it.2016-07-10A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe with a gold-yellow sash and a beaded brown mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a maroon cushion, placing a bare palm on the head of a young boy. The boy, in a red and navy top with a red-beaded necklace, stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a photographer in white clothes with a camera raises a lens against a red drape. The scene is a blessing given while seated on a golden peetha. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a rust-red turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and robes with gold sash, distinctive ceremonial cues, and is shown giving blessing from a throne.2015-10-25A smiling bald man in a red turban, red-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala sits in a brown leather chair with gilded lion-head armrests, a microphone before him. Beside him stands a young boy in white kurta with a red-and-white checked shawl and an orange lanyard, hands clasped, also smiling. Behind them are gilded temple-style shrine decorations and painted deity murti figures.2015-09-11July 09 20162016-07-09A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-carved throne wearing a rust-red turban, a gold-toned chain necklace, a gold armlet and a bangle, in an orange and yellow garment, smiling as a man in a dark grey polo shirt leans in from the right to offer him something cupped in both hands. A potted green plant sits between them on a dais, with a gold-colored pedestal and a silver staff behind. A second person in white and orange garments with a rudraksha mala stands in the background at the upper right. The setting is a red-draped hall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a rust-red turban, ornate gold chains, gold armlets and a saffron-and-gold garment, seated on a golden throne, which fits the page's claim, though the face is not used for identification.2015-07-01December 06 20152015-12-06July 09 20162016-07-09A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe with a gold border places a hand on the forehead of a young boy standing before him with palms pressed together in namaskar. The seated figure wears a multi-strand gold-toned beaded necklace and a red-and-gold bracelet, and sits on a gold-carved throne against a deep red drape. The boy wears a navy polo shirt with red and white collar trim. Another person in white is partially visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, based on the turban, saffron-toned robe, and ornate gold throne setting.2015-10-25