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April 13 2014

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A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-red robe with a long orange-brown wrap, wearing a thick garland of yellow marigolds and white flowers, a leopard-print cloth at the waist, and red bangles, holding green apples in the lap and smiling while gesturing with the right hand. A man in a red shirt kneels close on the right, smiling up at him. Behind them a woman in white with a long rudraksha mala stands beside a tall garland, and a man in white holds a folded paper. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits on a golden stand at left.2014-05-17April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA seated man with short dark hair and a white-and-red forehead marking smiles while resting his hand on the head of a man kneeling before him. The seated figure wears a maroon and gold dhoti, a leopard-print cloth around the waist, a thick garland of red, yellow and white flowers, and gold bangles. The kneeling man wears a green checked shirt and is bowing in devotion. Behind them stands a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala, beside a gold ornate statue of a bird and a purple-draped table with hanging flower garlands, and a red-and-black tiger-print cushion. Gold carved panels and a red curtain frame the scene. a person candidate appearance is uncertain.2014-04-13A seated woman in a maroon sari with a gold border and white floral garland sits on a red cushioned throne, a gold lion-shaped armrest in front. A man in a light grey striped shirt and glasses bends forward, hands pressed together, and leans his forehead toward her as she places her hand on his head in blessing. Behind them stand devotees in white clothes with orange and rudraksha-style malas, and a garlanded deity murti with orange marigold garlands hangs above a golden torana. Banana plant leaves and a fruit offering sit on a brass plate at the lower right.2014-08-29July 17 20152015-07-17February 01 20152015-02-01July 17 20152015-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an indoor gathering. A man on the left wears a saffron-orange turban and bare-chested orange-red cloth, with a white and green flower garland and a red-and-gold bangle, and places his right hand on the crown of an older man's head. The older man, smiling with grey hair, wears a saffron-orange shawl over white clothes and holds a red apple. Behind them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala kneels and holds a small camera, and a figure in gold and green silk stands in the background. The turbaned man has distinctive saffron turban, rudraksha-style cords and garland cues consistent with the page claim, so he is described as a probable Swamiji blessing a devotee.2016-08-14July 17 20152015-07-17April 27 20142014-04-27A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A woman in a rust-brown sari with a floral garland of red roses, white flowers and purple blooms touches the head of a kneeling man in a navy patterned shirt, his palms pressed together. She holds a red apple in her other hand, and the man also holds a red apple. Behind them a golden deity murti or ornate figure stands among green leaves, with a woman in a maroon sari and rudraksha-style beads and other devotees in white and cream saris visible. Yellow marigold garlands hang at the top, and a blue-lit backdrop is at the left edge. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan with fruit offerings.2016-02-14A seated guru in a maroon-red robe with a gold border and leopard-print cloth at the waist, wearing a long yellow-and-gold flower garland, gold armlets and beaded bracelets, places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a lanyard, who holds a bunch of bananas. Behind them stand a woman in white with a rudraksha-style mala and other devotees in colourful saris, beside a golden deity murti and purple cloth with floral garlands. Red cushions frame the scene. The person seated is an appearance-based a person candidate: long swept-back hair, gold ornamental necklace and a long red robe, giving a blessing to a devotee.2014-04-13