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A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and blue-striped shirt with raised, folded hands in an indoor hall with a maroon curtain and ceiling lights. A figure in a rust-orange and gold turban, gold-bordered rust-orange wrap, multi-strand rudraksha-style beaded necklace and bead bracelets extends an arm to touch the devotee's head in blessing. The figure has long swept hair and a gold earring. Behind them, a man with a white forehead marking and a second devotee with hands folded stand near, and an ornate gold-and-green decorated altar with deity murti figures appears at the right. Appearance-based candidate: a person, shown as the blessing figure in the rust-orange and gold wrap with rudraksha beads and gold ornaments.

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A man in a rust-brown and gold turban with a jewelled ornament and a gold-embroidered brown shawl over bare shoulders extends his right hand in blessing over the bowed head of a devotee in a blue checked shirt. Many other men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar behind them, and a few women in white and red attend at the right. Gold-brown ornamental arm bands and a long beaded necklace adorn the central figure, who smiles as he blesses. Behind the group, a hall with ceiling lights and a golden deity murti or throne decoration stands at the back of a stage with maroon drapes. a person: the central figure wears a rust-brown turban and gold-embroidered shawl with ornate jewelled and beaded adornments, while ceremonial blessing with an extended hand over a devotee's head is shown.2013-11-09Indoor hall scene where a person in a brown-orange draped garment with a gold-toned cloth, a brown-orange turban with a gold ornament, a long gold bead necklace, gold bangles and armbands raises a hand in blessing toward a devotee. The devotee in a green-and-maroon striped shirt with brown beads and orange wristband presses palms together in anjali, and a man in white kurta with rudraksha beads stands nearby with head bowed. Other devotees in white and a few people in orange clothing stand behind metal stanchions. In the background a golden deity murti and a red curtain with floral decoration are visible, and a white ceiling with recessed lights and a projector screen completes the room. This is an appearance-based candidate who is physically present, with distinctive turban, ornate gold jewellery and orange-brown clothing; the identification is probable only from appearance, not from the face.2013-11-05A photograph in an indoor hall with a tiled ceiling. A man in a rust-brown turban with a gold-and-jewelled ornament and a brown saffron-toned garment with a gold-threaded border and long beaded necklaces places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows his head forward. The robed figure holds a small white card in his left hand and wears a red bindi, gold bangles and an armband. Behind them, a line of people in white and pastel clothing waits, and a gold throne-like seat with a red backdrop stands at the far end of the hall. a person cues: the turban, distinctive jewelled headpiece, beaded necklaces and saffron-toned robe are visible on the person giving the blessing.2013-11-09A photograph of an indoor hall where a smiling man in an orange-gold turban and a brown patterned robe with a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace of ornate gold-tone pendants places his right hand on the head of a bowing older man with greying hair and a moustache. The bowing man wears a red shirt and folds his hands in namaste. Nearby, an elderly man in a pale yellow-and-white checked shirt and a younger man in an orange cloth stand watching. Framed portraits hang on the wall behind, and a screen is visible in the background. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment. Swamiji (probable): the central figure in the turban and ornate necklace is the appearance-based candidate for the Paramashivam role, based on the turban, brown robe and long beaded necklace; the appearance is only moderately clear.2012-02-11 +1 copiesIndoor event in a hall with ceiling lights and a curtain behind. A man in a cream turban and maroon robe, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a bearded man in an orange top who has his palms pressed together. The man in the turban wears a red bindi and a cream sash. Around them, several people stand with hands folded in anjali, including a bald man in orange and a man in a white garment at right. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), shown in person in the turban and maroon robe with rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, blessing a devotee.2011-12-29Indoor hall with white walls, red curtains and ceiling fans. A smiling man in an orange-red turban, bare-chested under a red-orange cloth with a yellow border and a long rudraksha mala with silver caps, stands at right while an older white-haired man in a white shirt, hands in anjali, bows as the turbaned man places a palm on his head. Bystanders in white, green, plaid and blue saris line the background behind metal barrier posts.2013-08-18A photograph in a bright hall with ceiling fans and banners on the back wall. A man in a rust-brown shawl and gold-bordered dhoti, with a gold-embroidered turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and bangles, raises his hand in blessing over the head of a young man in a striped purple-and-white shirt who has his palms pressed together. Around them, people in white dhotis and white clothes stand behind metal stanchions; other devotees with folded hands stand to the left. Swamiji (probable) is the man in the rust shawl and turban, giving blessings; he is in_person.2013-11-07A man in a rust-brown turban with a jewelled ornament and a red bindi stands in a hall, dressed in a brown-gold shawl, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, and gold bangles. He rests his hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt and holds a folded paper in his other hand. Behind them, a man in white shirt and a young boy in yellow shirt watch, a woman in a red blouse holds a baby, and a person with a white dhoti and tilak stands at right beside a golden shrine decoration. Ceiling lights and red drapes frame the room. This appears to be a blessing or initiation moment with a personal touch on the head.2013-11-09A photograph of a man in a brown and gold ceremonial dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala and gold necklace, placing his hand on the head of a smiling devotee in a white shirt in a hall. Several people line the aisle with hands folded in greeting; an older man in glasses and an orange sash is in the foreground. a person cues are visible on the central figure: long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewelry and rudraksha beads, and the blessing gesture indicates he is giving darshan. Background includes a gold deity murti and an onlooking crowd.2013-10-20 +1 copiesNovember 02 20132013-11-02May 20 20122012-05-20November 02 20132013-11-02