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A photograph of a devotee in a white kurta with a white thread at the neck, seen from behind, palms raised toward a seated man in a red-brown turban and saffron-orange robe. The seated man sits before an ornate gold throne with carved floral relief and a red cushion, a silver staff leans at left against red drapery, and the two exchange a palm-to-palm greeting. Another orange-robed attendant is partly visible at the left edge. Two physical people are visible.

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January 10 20182018-01-10A seated figure in a red and gold silk garment with a red tiger-striped cloth draped over the lap sits on an ornate golden throne with carved gold backrest and red velvet cushion. He has slicked-back hair, a red bindi and a tilak, and wears a long multi-bead rudraksha mala. Facing him, a man in a white shirt seen from behind raises both open palms toward him in a gesture of greeting and devotion. A backdrop photo shows a red temple complex with a tall gopuram-style structure. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of rudraksha mala, saffron-red robes and ornate throne, so he is described as a person in an appearance-based label, with the image appearing to be a photograph taken during a seated event.2011-07-17A photo of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved floral scrollwork and a red velvet cushion, wearing a white flower garland and reddish-brown robe with a red tilak on his forehead, smiling with eyes closed. An older man in a white kurta with an orange-trimmed shawl and gold bracelet leans in, hands raised, touching the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. A partially visible figure with long dark hair and a beard in orange-brown clothing and beaded mala sits at left, and red velvet drapes hang behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated man on the throne shows long hair, flower garland and saffron-toned robe cues.2016-10-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a rust-orange robe with a white garland, seated on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork against a red curtain. He has a white tilak and a dark bindi on his forehead and smiles with eyes closed as an older man in a white dhoti-style garment and orange shawl presses both palms toward him, with another hand touching his head in blessing. Partially visible at left, a bearded man in an orange-brown robe stands near the throne. A decorated red and gold object sits at lower left. a person: the seated man's long swept hair, rudraksha-style adornments and saffron-orange robe are consistent with the page's account, but the face and features are not clearly confirmed, so this remains uncertain.2016-10-01January 10 20182018-01-10January 10 20182018-01-10October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a vertical tilak on his forehead, smiling with eyes closed. He wears layered rudraksha-style brown beaded malas, a gold pendant, and an orange-and-yellow shawl over his shoulder, seated on an ornate gold throne with a red backdrop and warm lighting. Beside him, a man in a white kurta with an orange-bordered shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, leaning toward him. The seated figure has distinctive long-style presentation cues including turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, matching the page's Swamiji reference as a probable identification by appearance.2015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold earring, with long dreadlocked hair and a bare-shouldered orange wrap, placing his right hand on the shoulder of a man in a white striped shirt who leans forward toward him. Red drapes and a gold-coloured throne or seat frame the scene, with a video camera on a tripod at the upper left. Two people are visible.2016-07-12A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange turban, layered orange-and-gold robes and a thick beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold-tone pendant, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta with an orange scarf. The kneeling man has palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them stand golden ornate throne elements and red drapery, with a bowl of apples and a dark kalasha-like vessel on the floor. The seated figure has distinctive long dark hair under the turban and ornate ceremonial adornments, a person candidate in a blessing role.2015-10-25A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban and rust-red draped garment, bare-chested with a gold chain and red wrist thread, smiling and gesturing with one raised hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stand a deep red curtain and an ornate gold-carved throne-like seat.2018-01-10A photograph of a seated man in rust-orange saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he raises one hand to the head of a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with a yellow-and-white sash. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, in front of deep red drapes. The kneeling devotee places his hand on the seated man's chest. a person (appearance-based label) is seated on the throne, giving a blessing to the devotee, consistent with a darshan moment.2017-07-14