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A seated long-haired man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-yellow border and a large orange rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet throne-style seat draped with a tiger-striped cloth, before a gold-embroidered backrest and red velvet curtains. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a thin orange garland, stands and places both palms on the seated man's head in a blessing or healing gesture. A shaved-headed monk in orange sits at the lower left and a man with a tilak and rudraksha mala sits at the lower right. The seated figure's identity is an appearance-based a person (long swept hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and throne cues), so this is an in-person candidate; the standing man is a white-clad attendant.

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A seated long-haired figure in orange and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold-bordered orange shawl sits on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold backrest, receiving a head blessing. A man in white clothes and an orange lanyard stands behind, both palms raised to the figure's head. A bald-headed man in white sits at the lower left and a man with a white tilak and white dhoti sits at the right. Red velvet curtains hang behind them. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, based on long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a throne, with the role of the seated teacher receiving a blessing.2013-05-14A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-and-saffron trim, wearing a long rudraksha mala around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead, sitting on a red velvet throne against a golden backdrop and crimson drapes. He holds a folded white paper while a man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands before him with palms joined and hands raised in a gesture of reverence. A shaved-headed man in white sits at the lower left with a tray of fruit beside him, and another man with a tilak and mala sits at the right. Swamiji (probable) is shown with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, seated on a throne in the role of the teacher receiving the devotee's offering. Four people are visible.2013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14A seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a yellow border and a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders sits on a deep red velvet throne beside an ornate gold backrest, holding a sheet of paper and reading. Bare-footed and with a red bindi on the forehead, the figure is the probable Swamiji by appearance, based on long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues. Facing them, a man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard raises one open hand in a gesture of speaking or explanation. Red velvet curtains hang behind. Bald heads of seated devotees are partly visible in the foreground corners.2013-05-14A seated figure on a gold-carved throne with a red velvet backrest and draped tiger-print cloth touches the head of a kneeling devotee in white. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron cloth, an orange garland, and a red bindi, with long dark hair. The kneeling man in white clothing has both hands raised palms-out and wears gold bangles and a ring. A second person in white sits at the left edge. Gold ornate panels and red velvet curtains form the backdrop.2013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14A photograph in a hall with a deep red velvet throne-style seat at left. A long-haired man in an orange-brown wrap and layered rudraksha mala with ornate gold beads sits on the throne, hands extended toward a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt, white dhoti-style cloth and orange-brown sash, with a rudraksha mala, and presses his palms together to the forehead of the seated figure in a blessing gesture. A cream wall, an air conditioner, a red curtain and a few white-clad people stand in the background, with a small brass tray of offerings at the bottom edge. Appearance-based candidate matches the Swamiji cues of long hair, saffron-orange wrap and ornate gold necklace, so this is a probable in-person presence.2013-05-19A photograph in a satsang hall with deep red velvet drapes and an ornate gold backdrop. A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange-brown robe with a yellow border and a long orange rudraksha mala, and his right hand rests on the raised right hand of a younger man in a white shirt and orange-trimmed garment. He reaches up to touch the forehead of the standing devotee, who faces him with palms held near his face. a person, seated on a red velvet throne with a gold-patterned back, performing a blessing touch on a disciple. Two other men are partly visible at the lower edges, one bald in the foreground.2013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14A seated figure in a rust-orange robe with a yellow sash and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet throne before a gold-carved backdrop and deep red drapes. The seated figure has long, swept-back dark hair and is bent forward, his head pressed against the palm of a man in a white t-shirt with an orange-yellow cord around his neck, who stands behind and presses a hand to the seated figure's head while holding a sheet of paper in his other hand. A third person is partially visible at the right edge, and a bald person is visible at the lower left. The seated figure's appearance with long hair, orange clothing and a rudraksha mala is consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in person and receiving a blessing-style touch on the head.2013-05-14A seated figure in an orange-brown saffron robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet throne-like chair, extending his arm to bless an elderly man in a white shirt who bows with hands raised near his forehead. A small wooden tray of offerings and a folded orange towel sit nearby. A man in a white dhoti and white shawl with a rudraksha mala and tilak stands at right, watching. Red curtains and cooling units are behind, and an audience member's head is visible at bottom. Swamiji (probable) is seated at left, identified by his long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2013-05-17