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Stage photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, wearing a thick beard, orange-red robe, long gold beaded necklace, rudraksha bracelets and a flower garland with pink petals, raising his palms toward a second man standing in front of him in a white dhoti and cream shawl with rudraksha mala, whose palms are raised to meet his. A tall silver staff stands at the left edge and a vivid blue backdrop fills the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, distinguished by the turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, shown in a blessing or initiation gesture.

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December 02 20162016-12-02A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange robe, wearing layered gold and beaded necklaces, rudraksha bead bracelets, a garland of white flowers and a dark patterned shawl. He raises one hand in a gesture toward a bare-shouldered devotee in white and gold cloth with a rudraksha mala, who faces him with palms pressed together. A silver trident stands at left and a blue backdrop fills the background. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a crown-like turban with a crescent ornament, cues consistent with the a person label, though appearance is not fully certain.2016-12-02Photograph of a seated bearded man in a red-orange turban and saffron-red robe, adorned with a gold pendant, multiple rudraksha-style brown beads, a white-and-pink flower garland and gold bangles, smiling with eyes closed and palms raised. Probable Swamiji (probable): long dark hair swept into a bun beneath a crown-like ornament, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace; he sits on an ornate throne before a blue-lit backdrop with stone sculptures. In front, a person in white dhoti with gold border and shaved head offers devotion with raised hands, a brass vessel and golden deity figure visible at left; a tilak mark on the seated man's forehead.2016-12-02A stage photograph of a seated teacher in an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament and a long beard, wearing a red-orange shawl, a large ornate gold pendant necklace, rudraksha malas and a flower garland. He gestures with his raised right hand toward a devotee in white ceremonial clothes with gold border who sits facing him and has their palms pressed together. To the left, a man in white with rudraksha malas sits near a tall silver trident. Blue cloudy backdrop. Swamiji (probable) cues: turban, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and saffron clothing.2016-12-02A photograph of a ritual scene. A man in an orange-red turban with a crescent moon ornament, layered rudraksha malas and a white-and-pink flower garland stands at right, smiling and placing his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man seated at left, who wears a rudraksha mala, white ritual cloth and a white line marking on his face while holding his palms together. Behind them a younger man in a white garment with a red forehead mark stands near a tall silver trident. A large brass elephant-shaped vessel with a spout sits in front. The orange-robed figure with the turban and garlands is a probable candidate for a person, based on the turban, crescent ornament, rudraksha malas, garlands and ceremonial gold pendant. The seated man is receiving a blessing from him, appearing to be a devotee or priest.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02Photograph of a seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a gold-toned multi-strand necklace and a large gold pendant, wearing red beaded bracelets and red-beaded ear ornaments. His long dark hair is swept back, with a white horizontal tilak and a red-and-white vertical mark on his forehead. He sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne-like chair, gesturing with raised hands toward a bare-chested man bowing forward with a white sacred thread, whose head is being touched or blessed. Another person's hand holds a white ritual item at the upper left, and orange and yellow decorations appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, a ceremonial gold necklace, red beaded adornments and a ritual setting, and is presented as the officiant of the blessing.2017-10-01December 02 20162016-12-02September 10 20172017-09-10 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-red robes and a long gold-and-rudraksha necklace sits on a gold-carved throne before deep red drapes, eyes closed, with a white tilak and red bindi on the forehead. His right hand rests on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and an orange-red cloth, who bows forward while a second attendant's hand steadies his shoulder at left. Gold bracelets and a red-and-gold armband are visible. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments, consistent with Swamiji (probable) giving blessing.2016-08-14A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion, wearing a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl, a thick gold multi-bead necklace, a gold pendant, red beaded armlets and bangles, and a white vertical tilak with red bindi on his forehead. He has long dark hair and gestures with both open hands while smiling. Behind him stand orange and gold draped cloths and a golden deity figure. At left, a bare-chested assistant in white sandalwood markings holds a ritual item. Presentation cues are consistent with a person seated in the position of teacher, though appearance alone is not conclusive.2017-10-01August 10 20172017-08-10