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A seated person in orange saffron robes and a matching orange turban with a silver ornament on the forehead smiles while reading a small white paper, seated on a red cushioned throne with gold-embossed carved panels behind. A rudraksha mala hangs over the orange garment. A man in a white short-sleeved shirt and gold wristwatch stands at left with his arms raised, apparently blessing or addressing the seated figure. The setting appears to be a temple-like hall with ornate gold decoration. Appearance-based label: a person seated on the throne, distinguished by the orange turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala; the standing man in white is a devotee.

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October 10 20112011-10-10A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta and glasses who bows forward. The seated figure wears rudraksha malas, gold bangles and an orange shawl, and holds a small printed booklet showing a portrait. Behind them are gold ornate decorations and an orange cloth. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the candidate a person in orange saffron robes, turban and rudraksha malas, but the page does not confirm his presence, so identity is uncertain.2011-12-10A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange turban with a gold-trimmed edge touches the forehead of a man in a white kurta and white dhoti-style clothing who kneels before him. The seated figure wears long rudraksha-style beaded malas, gold bangles on the upper arm and wrist, and a red tilak, and smiles while holding an open printed booklet with a photograph on its cover. Behind them, a gilded golden throne or altar backdrop and an orange cloth are visible. The kneeling man wears glasses and red and gold wrist threads. This appears to be a padapuja-style blessing with personal touch.2011-12-10A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a thick gold-bead necklace and a dark hair bun holds a folded paper or card in one hand, smiling as he extends his other hand toward a man in a white kurta with a gold bracelet who leans forward with palm raised in greeting. Behind them is a blurred golden altar with yellow and orange flower garlands and a gilded deity murti. Two physical people are visible. The orange-robed figure has distinctive saffron clothing, a gold bead necklace and long swept-back hair, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm an identity, so the a person field is unsure.2011-12-17March 30 20122012-03-30November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a man in a white shirt with long hair tied back in a ponytail, hands pressed together in namaste, receiving a blessing. A smiling man in an orange saffron robe and a long gold bead necklace, with a white sacred mark on his forehead, reaches out and touches the devotee's forehead, holding a small white paper or cloth in his other hand. Behind them is an ornate gold throne with cushions and a large floral garland of yellow, orange and red flowers. A golden figure is partly visible in the background. Two people are visible in the scene. The orange-robed figure is shown in an appearance-based role of the honoured teacher, a person candidate based on the saffron robe, gold beaded mala and ceremonial throne setting.2010-11-12A photograph of a seated man in an orange and red shawl with heavy gold bead necklaces, hair tied in a bun, smiling and reading a small white card held in his right hand. Left of him, a man in a white shirt with raised palms stands facing him, with a silver bracelet on one wrist. A silver vessel stands on a red cloth-covered surface beside the seated figure, with a yellow cloth at the lower right. a person: the seated man wears distinctive gold-bead malas, an orange shawl and a swept-back hairstyle. The standing man is a devotee in white. The background is a plain beige wall with a red curtain.2012-02-09A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark wavy hair, a red bindi and white tilak on the forehead, smiling with eyes closed. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels or leans toward him from the left, hands pressed in namaste, one palm raised near the seated figure's shoulder in blessing. Behind them is an ornate gold-toned carved throne or peetha with a lion-like finial and a standing figure in orange clothing at the top edge. Dark curtain background. a person seated on the throne, receiving the devotee's reverence.2007-01-05December 22 20112011-12-22October 29 20112011-10-29A photo of a man seen from behind in a white kurta with both arms raised palm-out toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron shawl, a red bindi on the forehead, and has long dark hair swept back; he is smiling broadly. He sits on a deep red cushioned throne with an ornate gold carved backrest decorated with white and red flower garlands. Behind them is a colourful painted backdrop of green, blue and pink tones. Appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange clothing with long hair, with a devotee in white greeting him.2011-12-02