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A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red robe on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, smiling as he rests his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in an orange head covering and checked shirt. Behind him, a dark cloth-draped table and seated devotees in white, red shawls and saffron stoles watch. On the right, a woman in a maroon sari holds a small white cup beside a rudraksha mala. Dim evening lighting and a ritual setting suggest darshan, with a silver staff on the left.

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A photograph taken at night of a seated man in a maroon-red robe with a gold waistband and a gold necklace, his forehead marked with white vibhuti, resting his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a checked shirt and orange shawl. He sits on an ornate silver-framed throne with a leopard-print seat cushion. Behind him, seated devotees wear red shawls and rudraksha malas, and a woman in a maroon sari holds a small cup. The setting appears to be a dimly lit satsang or darshan gathering.2014-03-18A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red draped garment, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, rests his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a purple checked shirt who bows before him. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat beside gold ornamental furniture and a golden bull figure. Behind them, standing onlookers in white shirts, a yellow sari and a striped shirt watch, and a man in a white shirt photographs the scene with a phone. A woman in a rust-red garment stands at left near a gold lamp stand with colourful tassels. The setting is an indoor room with cream walls and a framed picture. Appearance-based cues suggest a person as the seated central figure, giving blessing to the bowing devotee.2016-05-13Night photograph of a darshan in progress. A man with long dark hair, an orange-yellow tilak on his forehead, a saffron-orange shawl over a maroon and gold-bordered garment, and layered beaded necklaces sits on an ornate silver-and-purple throne, smiling as he extends his palm over the bowed head of a young boy in a black t-shirt who has his hands pressed together. Behind the throne, a seated attendant in white with a rudraksha mala and a smaller seated woman in red-orange clothing watch; on the right, standing devotees in white with garlands and two tall silver trident-topped staffs. A small drum and a cloth-covered offering sit at the base of the throne, and a blue mat lies on the floor.2014-08-01June 03 20142014-06-03August 23 20152015-08-23Photograph at night of a seated man in a rust-red saffron wrap and a long necklace of rudraksha beads, with a red tilak mark on his forehead, seated on an ornate red velvet throne with a gold-edged back. He extends his hand toward a person in a white turban and white garment who bows forward, with a silver bowl in front of him. Another person in white stands in the dark background on the right. Appearance-based a person candidate in red robes with rudraksha mala and ornate throne; a devotee in white turban bows in reverence during a ritual setting.2013-11-19August 01 20142014-08-01Photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red saffron wrap with bare shoulder and arm, long swept-back dark hair, and a dark beaded mala, raising a hand toward the bowed head of a man in a white shirt kneeling in front. Two women in white saris with dark beaded necklaces sit at left. Behind them are brass oil lamps and a brass trident-shaped stand, a tall wooden carved pillar, and a leopard-print cushion on a carved wooden seat, with red walls and potted plants. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, qualifying as a probable Swamiji candidate giving a blessing to the kneeling devotee.2016-01-04A photograph taken in a dim hall during a satsang. A seated man in a rust-red robe with a gold waist sash and gold necklace sits on an ornate silver-framed chair, smiling as he places his right palm on the head of a young man kneeling before him. The kneeling man wears a white shirt, a red-brown rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and presses his palms together in greeting. Behind them, a seated crowd in red and white robes fills the room, with an oil lamp and flower offering near the chair.2014-03-18Night outdoor satsang scene with a seated man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold beaded necklace on an orange-upholstered throne, one hand resting on the bowed head of a devotee in white kurta and orange shawl kneeling before him. Behind, two standing men in saffron robes, one with a red turban and beaded malas, and a third man in white shirt watch. Orange cushioned chairs, dark foliage and a drum at right complete the setting.2015-07-07Night outdoor satsang scene with orange-cushioned thrones. Centre, a smiling man with swept-back grey hair, a bare chest, a red-and-gold shawl, gold necklaces and a red bindi sits on an orange throne while a man in white kneels and bows before his feet, the kneeling figure's hands touching the floor near a small white offering. To the left, a seated man in an orange-red robe wears a red turban and a garland, hands folded in namaskar. Behind the throne, a man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala stands. Right, devotees in white dhotis and orange robes stand with palms together, and a red vehicle and a hanging textile with orange and green motifs are visible. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated central figure, identified by his swept-back hair, gold necklaces and ceremonial shawl while receiving devotees.2015-07-07April 17 20142014-04-17