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A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe seated on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a red kalasha-like arrangement of fruit at his side. His feet rest on a red cushion atop a gold footstool edged with flowers. A man in a maroon shirt and grey trousers leans in and presses his palm to the seated man's forehead, while a bearded man in white and orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at right. Red carpet and gold drapery form the backdrop. Appearance-based cues on the seated man (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, gold throne) are consistent with Swamiji (probable), and the page indicates he is present at this event, so this is an in_person candidate with a fairly strong match.

A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a dark hair knot and a gold ceremonial necklace placing both hands on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta. The seated man sits on a red cushioned throne with gold carved armrests, and a tray of wrapped purple-and-silver sweets sits on a side table beside him. A gold-framed backdrop and a dark curtain fill the background. The seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold beads, which is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, so he is presented as the initiating teacher giving a blessing, while the kneeling devotee receives it.

Photo of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, placing a hand on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers with a rudraksha-style mala. A gilded ornate throne with a carved golden backrest and red velvet cushions stands behind them, beside a bouquet of purple orchids, pink carnations and white flowers. A standing attendant in orange and white is at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron ornate-style robes and sits on a gilded throne, which together form the qualifying cues. The older man is a devotee receiving a blessing.

A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bead and gold-ornament necklace, long dark hair tied back, places both hands on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold panels. Trays of purple-wrapped sweets sit on a wooden side table and a red-covered surface nearby, and a pink wall with a dark curtain forms the backdrop.

Photograph from a stage event. A long-haired man in an orange robe and red undergarment sits on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions and a red footstool, reading a folded white paper. Gold-and-white flower garlands and red, pink and yellow blooms decorate the throne and backdrop, with blue drapery above. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands at right, placing his hand on the seated man's head as a blessing. Partly visible people in orange robes stand at the right edge. A red carpet covers the stage floor. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man, identified by his long hair, orange robe and enthroned position.

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne placing both hands on the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward. The seated figure wears a long-sleeved saffron/orange robe and has long dark hair swept back; the man receiving blessing wears white with a red-and-white beaded necklace. Behind the throne is a gold repoussé backrest with a relief of a deity, edged with yellow and purple marigold garlands. To the left, a flower arrangement of white lilies and red roses sits on a white pedestal beside bamboo stalks and green draping. In the bottom left corner a man in an orange garment kneels and looks up toward the scene. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person (saffron robe, long swept-back hair, ornate throne), placed in a blessing (padapuja-style) moment; the page does not place him at this event.

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A seated man in an orange robe with a swept-back dark bun, wearing a gold bead necklace, reaches forward with both hands to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta. He sits on a red and gold ornate throne with a gold carved base, with a tray of wrapped sweets beside him. The background is a plain pink wall with a dark blue curtain. a person: the seated figure has a swept-back bun, saffron robes, and a gold bead necklace on a throne, consistent with a guru giving a blessing; the kneeling devotee is in white ritual dress.

A seated figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with red striped cushions, a red cushion under his feet. Behind him a floral backdrop of yellow marigolds and red flowers forms the number 20 in petals. An elderly man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala, leans in and receives a touch on the forehead from a wooden stick or rod held by the seated figure. A teal-clad person stands at the left edge, and offerings of fruit and sweets rest on a table at right. Marigold garlands decorate the throne base.

A seated figure in an orange saffron robe over a red sleeveless top, with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi, places his right hand on the head of an elderly man in white shirt and dhoti who stands with palms pressed together in respect. The seated figure sits on a gold-carved throne with a red cushioned seat and red velvet backrest, with a gold footstool beneath and white and red garlands. Behind them stands another person in orange robes, and a pink draped canopy and yellow-orange flower arrangements decorate the background. This appears to be a blessing or shaktipat-style initiation moment at a public darshan event. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a red top and a throne, matching the page's Swamiji event attribution.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne with plush red cushions, placing one hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala and has his hands clasped in prayer with eyes closed. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with maroon border and gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another person in orange garments stands in the background. A small tray with red apples and offerings sits beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne fits the candidate description, consistent with a blessing or darshan. Gold-trimmed red-and-gold throne setting.

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-patterned cushions, decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a gold-curtained backdrop. The seated person wears a flowing saffron-orange robe over red, with long dark hair, bare feet resting on a gold footstool draped in red cloth and flowers. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands bowing forward, extending his hands to the seated person's hand in a gesture of reverence, while another person in orange robes is partially visible at the right edge. The floor is covered with red carpet.

A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and long dark swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests and a red cushioned back. He smiles broadly while placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bends toward him. Behind them hangs a yellow curtain. To the right an elderly woman in a white sari with a pink border stands with her hands folded. Probable Swamiji in the seated role; a gold throne and saffron clothing and long hair are visible cues.