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A photograph of an indoor event on a red carpet with red drapes behind. A woman in a maroon sari and red turban with beaded trim and gold jewellery kneels at left, holding an orange-and-maroon shawl up toward a bald man in a saffron-orange robe at right. Behind them a trident is visible, and several people in orange and white stand in the background. A man in a pink shirt and a man in a blue shirt with a pearl necklace stand at the right edge.

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September 19 20152015-09-19A photograph inside a hotel meeting room with cream walls, recessed lighting, a red patterned floor rug and red upholstered chairs. A man in a striped orange-and-gold turban, a rust-coloured robe and a long brown beaded mala sits on a low cushion, reaching out to touch the head of an older bearded man in an orange turban and saffron robe who bows low. Another man in saffron stands at the right holding a flower garland. A portrait of a saffron-robed figure hangs on the left wall beside a golden throne, and several women in white, red and green saris stand watching in the background, with an offering of flowers in the middle ground. a person cues: the seated man wears a striped turban, a long rudraksha-style mala and a rust robe, in a role of being honoured by an elder devotee.2014-03-19A photograph of an indoor reception room with red and gold furnishings, a golden throne-like chair and a small portrait in the background. In the foreground, a man in rust-red robes with a red-and-gold turban and a long brown rudraksha mala leans forward, reaching to touch the hand of an elderly bearded man in orange robes and an orange turban. A second bearded man in orange stands at the right edge. Several people stand in the background, including women in white and a woman in green. The red patterned carpet and potted plants complete the setting. Swamiji (probable): the man in rust-red robes with a turban and long rudraksha mala matches the presentation cues for the page's subject.2014-03-19March 19 20142014-03-19A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-red turban, long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, bare-armed with gold armlets and a red-orange cloth draped over the shoulders, extends his right hand toward a kneeling man in a grey striped shirt with an orange shawl. The kneeling man has his hands together, receiving the blessing. Behind them a man in white with orange vibhuti marks and a rudraksha mala stands, a younger man in a white and orange outfit kneels near the throne, and a brass oil lamp, a golden staff and a red curtain fill the background. A cameraman with a video camera on a tripod is visible in the upper background. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by the turban, long hair, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and seated on the throne as the one giving the blessing.2016-07-10A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban with gold trim and a rudraksha mala, wearing a rust-red robe with gold border, looking down with a smile. A white-haired elder in orange robes bends forward to touch the seated figure's feet. Behind them, a woman in white and another person in green stand with hands folded in a room with cream walls, a red patterned cloth, a brown leather chair and a red banner on the left. The seated figure is a person by appearance cues including the ornate turban, rudraksha mala and red-gold robes, shown in the act of receiving reverence from an elder.2014-03-18A seated man in a rust-red turban, red-brown robe with gold border and a long brown rudraksha mala gestures with one hand toward two older sadhus in saffron-orange robes and turbans. The older man in the centre has a long white beard and holds a saffron shawl, while another bearded sadhu stands at right. A red-and-gold carpeted room holds a gilded throne-like chair, a portrait on an easel, and several standing onlookers in the background.2014-03-19March 16 20142014-03-16Indoor event hall with ornate pillars decorated with colourful patterns and warm chandeliers above. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron shawl with long dark hair and a yellow tilak bows forward, offering or draping a garland-like sash to a smiling man wearing a rust-red turban, a gold necklace, a brown rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles. On the left, a bald man in glasses and rust-red robes holds a small booklet. Seated audience members fill the background. The orange shawl and turban are visibly saffron and rust colours.2015-10-18A photograph inside an orange and red tented pavilion with a red draped backdrop. On the left, a man with long swept-back dark hair, white tilak markings, a marigold garland, brown and rust robes, a pink shawl, gold armband and bangles, and a gold-trimmed belt stands at a gilded throne with a leopard-print cloth, extending his arm to a saffron cloth held by a devotee. In front, a smiling man with a red tilak wears an orange and pink shawl, and a bald man in a red-and-orange wrap sits at right. Several other devotees in saffron and orange garments surround them, and a metal vessel is visible at lower centre.2013-02-09July 17 20162016-07-17February 08 20132013-02-08