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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long flowing garland of red roses sits on a gold-carved red throne, smiling with eyes closed as he presses his right palm to the top of an elderly woman's head. She bends forward with her grey hair in a bun, wearing a pink-orange striped sari, hands near a wooden offering box with a microphone. Behind them a man in white with a yellow shawl stands near a red-and-white painted wall, and a red vibhuti or kumkum mark is visible on the seated man's forehead. This appears to be a blessing moment in a pada pooja-style honouring. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rose garland, seated on a throne.

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A photograph of an outdoor shrine area. A seated man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala necklace sits in an orange armchair, smiling, while a white-haired woman in orange robes bends forward and another woman in a light top stands at right. The seated man reaches out to touch the bent woman's head in blessing. Behind them are ornate gold kalasha-style urns, a red-and-gold railing, carved grey stone panels with a deity murti relief, and green foliage. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, and is shown giving a blessing, consistent with his role.2010-07-17A seated man in a rust-red dhoti-style garment with bare upper torso, a red-and-white garland and rudraksha beads, and a white vertical tilak on his forehead, leans forward and places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt, an orange-saffron shawl, and a rudraksha mala, with his hands folded in anjali. Behind them stand floral garlands of red, yellow and orange flowers and a golden deity murti on a red tiger-striped cloth before deep burgundy drapes. A woman in the background wears a red bindi. The scene suggests a blessing exchange, possibly darshan. Appearance-based label: a person, with the seated figure wearing rudraksha beads and a rust-red garment in a throne setting.2014-09-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with carved scrollwork and a red cushion, wearing orange saffron robes and a long pink-red flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead. He holds the golden armrest with one hand while a bald man in a white shirt and white trousers stands at left with hands joined near his face in reverence. At right a woman with curly dark hair and a grey-beige knit shawl stands with palms pressed together. Behind them are yellow and red drapery, garlands of marigolds and a bowl of fruit at lower left. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a ceremonial garland, seated on a throne while others honour him.2010-08-10 +1 copiesJuly 17 20082008-07-17July 07 20092009-07-07A seated man with long swept-back dark hair and an orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved gold scrollwork and a red cushion, marigold garlands hanging behind him. He raises his right hand to rest on the head of an older bald man in a white shirt with a rudraksha-style mala, who bows forward with palms pressed together. Another white-clad attendant stands at left and a woman in a patterned top stands at right holding a small object. A tray of fruit and offerings sits in front of the throne. The seated man has distinctive long hair, saffron-orange robes and a throne, consistent with the page's Swamiji (probable) cues, shown in the act of blessing a devotee in a Kalpataru darshan setting.2009-02-14A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red and pink flower garland on a gold ornate throne with red cushions and yellow-and-gold floral garland decoration. The seated figure rests one hand on the head of a woman kneeling in front of him, a blessing gesture. The kneeling woman wears a white sari with a gold border and has long dark hair in a braid, and her hand touches her own face. A younger person in orange robes sits at the left edge, and a red-and-gold floral backdrop with a pedestal stands behind. A fan sits at the right edge. The figure on the throne has distinctive appearance cues, but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2009-08-21A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron shawl wearing a long garland of white jasmine and pink, yellow and purple flowers, with brass beads on a rudraksha-style necklace, and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead. He sits in front of an ornate gold-embossed throne backdrop with red cushioned armrests. A man in a white shirt with orange trim bends low with his head near the seated man's hands, while a woman in a white sari with a yellow border reaches in to offer a gold-coloured item. A second woman is partly visible behind. Four people are visible. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron ceremonial clothing with adornments, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate in person.2010-10-24A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes seated on an ornate gold throne with red and orange tiger-stripe cushions, wearing a white and red flower garland and a red tilak. A woman in an orange sari with a red border bows with her palms joined toward him, smiling. Behind them a man in orange clothing stands beside a floral-decorated backdrop of white and blue flowers. Flower petals cover the throne platform. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a garland and a ceremonial gold throne.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated man in orange-red robes wearing a long garland of pink and white flowers with green leaves. He has a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead and short dark hair. He extends his right hand to touch the head of a young girl in an orange dress who kneels with her hands folded in front of him. Beside him stands a silver trident with a gold base, and behind him are gold and red-cushioned seats. Another woman in white with an orange shawl stands in the background. a person: the seated man wears orange-red robes, a flower garland and a tilak, and sits on a ceremonial throne with gold decor beside a trident, giving the blessing.2014-05-11A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, bare-chested with an orange-and-red shawl, wears a long garland of pink roses and green leaves and has white sandalwood paste on the forehead. He places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, who wears glasses and stands before a tall silver trident. A gold lion-faced armrest and red tiger-striped cushions frame the scene; a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a saffron-coloured shawl watches at right. Background banners show a large framed photograph. A blessing or diksha-style touch on the head, in a satsang setting.2014-05-11