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A photograph of a seated man on a red-cushioned throne with a silver-embossed backrest, wearing a rust-red robe, a dark rudraksha mala and a leopard-print headwrap, receiving a blessing. He raises his right hand toward a kneeling devotee bare-chested in a white dhoti with white markings on his shoulders, who presses his palms together with bowed head. Around them stand several attendants in orange and saffron cloth, one in a white dhoti with gold border, some with rudraksha necklaces and white forehead markings. Gold ornaments and a decorated deity murti appear at the right edge.

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A seated man in rust-red saffron robes and a leopard-print headband sits on a silver throne with red cushions, bare-footed, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold chain, raising his right palm in blessing. Before him a devotee in a white dhoti and bare chest bows with hands joined, head lowered, while two men in orange and saffron robes stand attending, one applying white marks to the devotee's head. Ornate silver and gold temple pillars frame the scene, with white paint marks on the attendants' arms and shoulders.2017-12-10A seated man in a rust-orange robe sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print headwrap and a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest, with a gold chain at his neck. Two figures in orange garments and a man in white dhoti kneel and bow near his feet, while a man in white dhoti stands at left with white marks on his arms. Gold decorations and a deity murti appear at the right, and a pink-and-orange cloth covers the floor. A devotee performs a foot-worship gesture at the throne.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in rust-orange robes with a large rudraksha mala, a leopard-print headwrap, and a gold necklace sits on a silver-framed peetha throne, touching the forehead of a kneeling devotee bare-chested in a white dhoti with folded hands. Behind the throne, a standing attendant in orange cloth applies white markings to the devotee's head. Other attendants in orange and white stand nearby, several with white body markings, and a gilded temple pillar and a deity murti appear at the edges. The setting is a temple hall with colourful cloth on the floor. The seated figure is shown as a probable Swamiji by his long hair, leopard headwrap, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, while he blesses the kneeling devotee.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated bearded man in a rust-red sannyasi robe and rudraksha mala sits on a plush maroon cushioned seat before an ornate silver backdrop with embossed angels and motifs. He wears a yellow-and-black patterned headband, gold chain and rudraksha bracelets, and smiles while raising one hand with palm open. Orange-robed attendants stand around him; one bare-chested man in white dhoti with bands of white ash on his arms bows with folded hands, and an attendant in orange holds a sheet of paper. Ritual setting with ceremonial attendants and a devotee paying respects.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in a rust-red robe and many rudraksha malas sits on a plush maroon cushioned seat in front of an ornate silver embossed backdrop, smiling with one hand raised. Wearing a leopard-print headwrap and a gold pendant, he is attended by standing figures: on the left a man in an orange waist-wrap with bare shoulders and white horizontal marks, and a second man in white dhoti with gold border bowing with folded hands. A person at the right edge holds a paper. Behavior suggests a devotee's respectful greeting in a temple-like hall; a person candidate with distinctive rudraksha and robe cues sits on the throne, appearance is uncertain.2017-12-10A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple hall. A seated man in rust-red robes, a leopard-print headband, long dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace places his hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti who kneels with palms joined. Two women in orange saris with white ash markings stand behind the devotee, one holding a small cloth or paper. Behind the seated figure is an ornate silver panel with floral relief work. The seated man is a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments on a throne-like seat. Three people visible.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in rust-red robes, with a yellow and black leopard-print headband, rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, and a gold pendant, sits on a red cushioned throne before a silver backdrop. He touches the forehead of a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti, while holding a white cord that runs to the devotee's neck. Behind them, three attendants in saffron cloths stand close: one at left with white-and-orange body markings and rudraksha, one at centre holding a paper slip above the devotee's head, and one at right with a long beaded mala. An older white-clad man stands at far left. Ritual sanctification and blessing scene, with a person seated on the throne as the presiding figure. Seated figure wears rudraksha malas, a gold chain and a striped headband, and holds the cord with a kneeling devotee.2017-12-10A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sits on a silver ornate throne, his hand raised to touch the forehead of a bandaged, bare-chested devotee kneeling before him. Behind the devotee, a figure in orange drapery and white-marked skin stands with hands joined. The man on the throne wears a leopard-print headwrap, gold necklace and multiple beaded bracelets. Golden temple pillars and a garlanded deity murti with a red-and-teal cloth appear in the background. Appearance-based cues on the throned figure (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace) are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so he is labelled a probable candidate.2017-12-10