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October 16 2015

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A seated man in a red-maroon turban with a jewelled brooch, wearing saffron-red robes, a heavy coral-and-gold necklace and gold armlets, sits on an ornate gold throne, smiling and holding a folded paper that he receives from a kneeling bearded man in white clothes with a tilak on his forehead. Behind the throne, a man in saffron robes with a gold-and-beaded necklace and a yellow-and-orange headband stands with hands clasped, and another saffron-clad man with a dark beaded mala sits to the right. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the back, and brass lamps stand behind them against a red wall, with a speaker at the right edge. Visible in the photo: the seated man is in the central position of honour and receives the offering from the kneeling devotee.2015-10-16August 02 20152015-08-02July 13 20152015-07-13A seated figure in a maroon turban and maroon robe, with a gold armband, red-beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt, blessing him. Behind them a woman in orange with glasses and a beaded necklace stands with hands together, and another woman in maroon and dark beads stands at the right beside an air conditioning unit. A golden throne with a red cushion and gold carvings is at left, with orange offerings visible near the kneeling man's hands. a person: the seated figure wears a maroon turban, layered beaded malas and a gold armband on a red-cushioned golden throne, which fits the page's account of a person giving blessing. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving darshan.2015-06-18A seated figure in a red-orange turban with gold ornaments on the headdress and a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, raises a hand in blessing over the head of a young boy in a white shirt who bows forward. A man in orange-saffron robes with a dark rudraksha mala and a golden garland stands at left, while a man in white stands behind the boy. A golden kalasha-like vessel and a large gold-framed throne back appear beside them, with a painted backdrop of figures behind. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment in a ceremonial setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red-orange turban with gold headpiece, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2014-05-11A seated figure in a maroon-red turban and maroon-and-gold draped garment wears heavy gold chains and a gold necklace, and sits on a throne with a gold lion-head armrest. He leans forward to place his hand on the shoulder of a man in white kurta with a red-and-orange shawl who bows with his head lowered. Behind them, a man in white with a yellow-and-gold shawl and gold necklace smiles, and several people in white garments with red and orange shawls and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stand watching. A woman in white with a lanyard applauds at right, beside a polished metal chest and a warm lamp glow in a red-draped setting. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by the turban, ornate gold chains and throne cues.2015-09-11November 04 20132013-11-04A seated person in an orange-red turban, orange-red drape and multiple rudraksha malas places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling woman in orange-red sari with praying hands and rudraksha mala. A standing woman in white garment with a long rudraksha mala watches beside a rack of colourful silk fabrics. A golden ornament sits in the lower left foreground and a red throne-like seat is visible. a person figure, appearance-based only, gives blessing to a devotee in what appears to be a darshan or blessing moment in a satsang-style setting.2014-06-19A seated figure in a red and gold turban and saffron-red garments, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, extends his right hand to bless a kneeling man in a white shirt who places his palm to his forehead. A tall silver trident stands beside them, and a golden ornament is visible at lower left. Behind them, a woman in white with a dark rudraksha mala holds a small offering, and a row of standing people in white and orange clothing watches. The setting is an indoor hall with air conditioning and a window. The seated figure's appearance shows several cues (turban, saffron clothing, beaded necklace, trident) but the image is not clearly identifiable, so the identity is uncertain.2015-06-21September 17 20152015-09-17A photograph of a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and gold beaded necklace, with a bare-shouldered maroon garment and bracelets, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a rust-coloured sleeveless top. Behind them, several women in white and cream saris with red-and-white lanyards stand in a softly lit hall with purple light. A maroon cushion and brass items sit at the left, and a folded towel lies in the foreground. The gesture suggests blessing or initiation. a person: the seated figure wears a red turban, gold beaded mala and bare-shouldered maroon robe, consistent with the page's Kumbh Mela event on 15 September 2015.2015-09-15October 16 20152015-10-16