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A seated man in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing multiple rudraksha-bead garlands and a gold ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and reaches out to apply a mark to the forehead of a man kneeling before him. The kneeling man wears a white shirt and trousers and a red-and-orange shawl draped over his shoulders. Beside them, a shaved-headed priest in orange clothing with rudraksha malas sits to the left, and a brass oil lamp stands near the throne. A video camera on a tripod and a cameraperson in orange appear in the background. Strong red-orange and gold tones dominate the scene. The visible people number three to four, and the seated figure with long hair and rudraksha garlands on the gold throne is a probable Swamiji, identified by these appearance cues.

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A seated man in a red-orange robe with a gold-and-beaded rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling as he applies a red tilak mark to the forehead of an elderly white-haired man in white kurta with an orange shawl. The elderly man holds a small stick. Behind them a bald man with a red mark on his forehead, wearing a saffron-orange shawl and beaded necklace, sits on the floor, and a camera operator with a tripod stands in the background. A gold peacock-like finial rests on a table. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man on the throne, identified by the ornate gold throne, long swept-back hair, ceremonial beads and orange robe; he is applying tilak to the elderly devotee.2015-07-19A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a gold-bead necklace receiving a mark on the forehead from a standing man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and red garland, who holds his hands together in respect. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne-back, with a brass kalasha-style lamp and a gold rooster figure nearby. A man with a shaved head, orange robe and rudraksha mala sits at left, and a camera on a tripod stands at upper left with people in orange clothing behind it. Dark blue backdrop.2015-07-19A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back hair, a multi-strand beaded rudraksha-style necklace and gold ornaments, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. He places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt with a red-orange shawl and a red-beaded mala, who holds his hands together in respectful gesture. Behind them a bald priest in orange with a beaded mala smiles, a camera on a tripod stands at left, and an oil lamp and green leaves are on the table. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron robes, long hair and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference (probable).2015-07-19A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace with a gold-toned ceremonial pendant. He has long swept-back dark hair and a tilak-like mark on his forehead and is smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothing with an orange shawl. Behind them, two men in white dhoti and shirt wear orange shawls and lanyards, and a video camera operator is visible at top center. A brass oil lamp, a small potted plant and a dark red draped backdrop are in the setting. The seated man's appearance matches the page's Swamiji reference through several cues (long swept-back hair, ornate gold throne, saffron shawl, bead necklace), so this is a probable Swamiji in an act of blessing a devotee. Five or more people are visible including partially visible figures.2015-07-19July 19 20152015-07-19A photograph of a seated, saffron-robed figure on a gold-carved throne touching the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl. The seated figure wears an orange and red garment, a gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with long dark hair swept back. A green leafy plant and a small lit lamp sit near the throne, and a camera on a tripod and a cameraperson are visible behind. Another person in white garments with an orange-red sash stands at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, performing a forehead blessing for a devotee.2015-07-19A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-and-beige beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style ornament, sitting on an ornate gold-carved throne with a red cushion. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands before him, reaching up to touch his forehead while a gold bangle is visible on his wrist. A third person in saffron clothing sits to the left, and a cameraman with a video camera on a tripod and a standing attendant in white are in the background. A brass rooster-topped finial sits beside the throne. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and ceremonial gold beaded necklace, seated in the role of the one receiving the blessing.2015-07-19A photograph of a seated figure with long dreadlocked hair, bare-chested with an orange-red shawl, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces and armband, smiling and receiving a small white card from a man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard who kneels at left. Behind them a man in white dhoti with gold border stands, a seated man with orange tilak and beads sits in the centre, and a television camera on a tripod is visible. The seated figure sits on a gold-trimmed red cushion. a person in an appearance-based sense from long hair, rudraksha and gold ornaments, presented as a seated teacher receiving the card.2016-06-30A photograph in a ceremonial hall with red velvet drapery and gilded furniture. A seated figure with swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a gold bead necklace wears an orange-red shawl over orange garments, sits on a gold-framed throne with a red velvet cushion, and is being honoured. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands before the throne, his right hand touching the seated figure's forehead while his left hand is raised. A younger man in a white shirt and a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge, and another person's head is visible in the lower right corner. The scene shows a blessing or greeting ritual. The page attributes the event to a person, but the seated figure's appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm an identity.2013-05-19December 24 20142014-12-24May 21 20162016-05-21A photograph in a hall with a red velvet-upholstered throne-style seat and a golden carved backrest. A seated man in saffron-orange sannyasi robes with a gold-edged shawl, a long rudraksha mala, and swept-back hair in a bun, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers with folded hands in namaskar. A brass lamp and a carved bronze temple panel stand behind them. a person: the seated sannyasi shows the rudraksha mala, saffron robes, and bun cues. A small partially visible person sits in the lower right corner.2011-11-26