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A man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, placing his right hand on the head of a young girl with a long braid who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Another woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stands at right, and a white-clad figure is partly visible at left. In front of the throne is a golden table holding a plate of fruit including bananas and flowers. Behind them stands a black stone carved deity murti in a niche, beside a red temple wall and gate.

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August 02 20102010-08-02May 09 20142014-05-09August 02 20102010-08-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with a matching orange shawl draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala around his neck, seated on red patterned cushions. He extends his hand to a young girl in a navy top with a pink hair tie, who is reaching toward him while a woman in a white top with gold-trimmed clothing stands beside her. Behind them, a cameraman operates a tripod-mounted video camera, and several people in white and grey clothes stand in the background near a white tower fan and a potted plant. The man matches the appearance cues of the Swamiji candidate, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange robes, so the identification is probable. He is physically present in the scene. Five or more people are visible, including partially visible figures in the background.2011-12-03December 01 20112011-12-01May 12 20142014-05-12A seated man in rust-red saffron robes and a thick brown rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a young girl in a yellow-orange dress. A rudraksha mala hangs on her neck and the girl leans forward with her eyes closed. The man holds a silver plate of pink flower petals in his left hand. Golden decorative carvings, a gold lion-shaped armrest, and a gold ceremonial staff frame the scene against dark red draping. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and blessing the child, with a rudraksha mala and rust-red robes as the qualifying cues. The scene suggests a flower-offering blessing ritual.2016-05-24A seated man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising one hand in blessing toward a young woman in a blue embroidered kurta with a beaded necklace who extends her hands. Beside her stand a small boy in a striped shirt and a girl with a long braid in a colourful top. A white-clad attendant stands at the left edge, and a tray of offerings rests on a wooden table near a stone temple structure with a red wall behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed man has long swept-back hair, a saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's named presentation, and is seated on a throne as the central figure receiving devotees.2010-08-02 +1 copiesA seated man with swept-back dark hair and a bare-shouldered saffron-orange garment with a golden border wears a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest, and he extends his right hand to rest on the head of a young girl. The girl wears a blue embroidered top and earrings, with a name badge pinned to her clothing, and smiles toward him. Behind them, a girl in white with a beaded necklace and several adults in saree and kurta stand in a room with red drapes. In the foreground a golden deity murti and a red and gold cloth sit beside marigold garlands. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, so the photo appears to show him blessing a child.2013-09-29A seated man with long dark hair tied back, wearing a rust-red shawl over bare shoulders and a gold beaded necklace, smiles as he places his right hand on the head of a young girl in white who kneels before him. Behind him are a golden lion-faced seat and a wooden staff with a carved serpent. On the right, a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala and a long braid watches. Red curtains form the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man with long swept-back hair, rust-red shawl and gold necklace is giving a blessing to a child. Visible people: 3.2014-07-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a ceremonial gold necklace smiles as he rests his right hand on the head of a young blonde child with a ponytail, while holding a tall silver staff with a ringed top. Behind him, a golden throne with carved lion heads sits before gold-and-brown drapery on a red floor. A woman on the right wears a white garment with an orange shawl, a white forehead mark and a rudraksha mala, and smiles toward the child. a person: the seated man has long dark hair tied back and wears saffron robes, a gold necklace and a throne-like seat, though the visible cues are limited to this single photo.2014-07-14