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A photograph of a seated figure in a maroon-red sleeveless wrap and layered rudraksha malas, receiving a clasped handshake from a standing man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a golden-yellow cloth draped over a platform holds a gold-ornamented deity murti, with green potted plants in front. On the right, a woman in a yellow sari and a seated older man in glasses are visible at the edge, and standing devotees in white and yellow saris are in the background.

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A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a bare upper body, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a white vibhuti line on the forehead, clasping hands with a man in white kurta and white dhoti who wears a rudraksha mala and bows forward. Behind them a gold-draped altar holds a gilded deity murti with ornate gold garlands, potted green plants, and a silver staff. Several people in white and yellow-green saris and white clothing stand in the background, and a woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha mala sits at right beside an older man in glasses with an orange shawl. The seated figure has long hair pulled back and distinctive rudraksha adornment, consistent with the a person appearance label in a ritual setting.2015-02-15February 15 20152015-02-15A seated man in maroon robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with carved red cushions, smiling broadly as he extends his hand toward a standing man in white dhoti and a red-and-saffron shawl with an orange rudraksha mala. The standing man, wearing glasses and gold bangles, bends forward with cupped hands to receive a ceremonial silver staff. Behind them, a woman in the background and red drapery frame the scene, with a red-draped pillar at left.2016-05-21A photograph of a darshan-style exchange. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a red-orange shawl leans forward, joining hands over a silver tray with a seated man in a red sleeveless top draped with a pink-red flower garland and yellow marigold garland. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair and smiles. Behind them stand a man in glasses and an orange robe, and a golden ornate panel, green-yellow textured backdrop, and red zebra-patterned seat cushions. Orange and red flowers and fronds are on the table. The seated man has long hair, a flower garland and a red sleeveless top, but no saffron-only robe, crown or rudraksha is clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.2009-06-13A photograph of an indoor satsang setting with a deep red curtain behind. On the right, a long-haired figure with bare chest and an orange-saffron wrap, wearing a thick necklace of green-yellow fruit garland and a small earring, smiles and gestures with an open hand while seated. Facing him, a man in a white kurta and orange shawl sits with palms pressed together in a respectful namaste-like greeting, wearing a gold bracelet. Behind them, a man in an orange scarf and another in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala sit attentively, with a few other devotees in white and orange in the background.2012-07-22A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on his forehead rests his hand on the shoulder of a man in a white shirt standing before him. The seated figure has his hair pulled back in a bun and is smiling warmly. Behind them stands a yellow-gold draped backdrop with green potted plants, and in the background a woman in a yellow-and-green sari and another person in white are visible. A gold-trimmed seat and an orange cloth lie in the foreground.2015-02-15A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace with a gold-toned ceremonial pendant. He has long swept-back dark hair and a tilak-like mark on his forehead and is smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothing with an orange shawl. Behind them, two men in white dhoti and shirt wear orange shawls and lanyards, and a video camera operator is visible at top center. A brass oil lamp, a small potted plant and a dark red draped backdrop are in the setting. The seated man's appearance matches the page's Swamiji reference through several cues (long swept-back hair, ornate gold throne, saffron shawl, bead necklace), so this is a probable Swamiji in an act of blessing a devotee. Five or more people are visible including partially visible figures.2015-07-19A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark, sitting on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests. Behind him, two standing figures in orange and saffron drapes stand on a red carpet. At lower right, an elderly man in a white shirt with white hair kneels before the seated figure, extending his hands in reverence, while a woman in dark clothing sits in the background. A gold-and-blue fabric backdrop and gold ornamental details frame the scene.2014-11-08A photograph of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers, wearing a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead, clasping hands with a seated man in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair swept back. The seated man sits beside an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and gilded carved panels. Behind them, a younger man in orange robes stands with arms folded, and a woman in a yellow sari is partly visible. A tray of yellow and orange flowers and fruit sits on the lower left. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, matching the appearance-based cues for a person as a person seated on the throne, though this is uncertain.2009-11-17December 24 20142014-12-24March 03 20152015-03-03A photograph of a satsang setting with a man in an orange-red dhoti-style wrap and a multi-strand rudraksha mala seated at left, holding a ceremonial staff topped with a metal finial, with a white tilak on his forehead and hair tied back in a bun. Facing him at right, a man in a white t-shirt and wristwatch raises both palms in a gesture of respect. Behind them, a woman in white with a tilak and beads sits, a young woman in white stands at right, and a second seated woman in white is visible further back. Green potted plants, orange fruit and a brass tray sit in front, with orange and gold draped fabric and a fan in the background. a person: the seated man wears an orange-red wrap, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and has his hair in a bun, and the page identifies him as a person; a person set to in_person by appearance cues.2015-02-19 +1 copies