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A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a red and pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a standing young man in a white kurta with a dark bead mala. The seated figure wears a rudraksha-style necklace of pale beads, and the standing man, with palms partly raised, appears to be receiving blessing. Behind them hang green and pink drapes and a red-curtained wall with a gold carved decorative frame.

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December 01 20092009-12-01January 02 20102010-01-02A seated man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate red-cushioned golden throne, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a bowing man. The bowing man wears a white dhoti and shawl with a coloured border, and a rudraksha mala across his chest, his hands clasped near his face. The seated figure wears a garland of red roses, white flowers and a rudraksha mala. Floral garlands of marigolds, roses and white blossoms hang nearby, and red-and-orange draped cloth and carved stone pillars frame the scene. The bowing devotee is receiving a blessing, a moment of darshan in a temple-like setting.2010-09-02A seated man in an orange-saffron garment with a white jasmine garland and a red-and-white flower garland places his right hand on the crown of a shorter man's head while his left hand rests on the chest of a man in a white kurta. The garland-wearer has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and gold ornaments, and sits before a red-cushioned gold throne-like seat decorated with flowers. The man in white, with short dark hair, bows forward receiving the blessing. A partly visible person in white stands at the right edge, and a yellow curtain forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is present in appearance, given his long hair, saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace and throne, and the page identifies Swamiji at this event. The scene shows a blessing or pada pooja-style ritual on a dais.2010-02-07February 07 20102010-02-07A photograph of a man with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a heavy gold bead necklace, smiling broadly while placing his right hand on the head of a shaven-headed young man in a white dhoti with maroon borders and a matching gold bead necklace. The young man bows his head forward. Behind them stands a large gilded deity murti or ornate golden backdrop, with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flowers at the right edge. A small decorative stand and an orange background complete the scene.2010-10-17A photograph of a man in a white shirt with long hair tied back in a ponytail, hands pressed together in namaste, receiving a blessing. A smiling man in an orange saffron robe and a long gold bead necklace, with a white sacred mark on his forehead, reaches out and touches the devotee's forehead, holding a small white paper or cloth in his other hand. Behind them is an ornate gold throne with cushions and a large floral garland of yellow, orange and red flowers. A golden figure is partly visible in the background. Two people are visible in the scene. The orange-robed figure is shown in an appearance-based role of the honoured teacher, a person candidate based on the saffron robe, gold beaded mala and ceremonial throne setting.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12September 02 20132013-09-02August 11 20092009-08-11Photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white vibhuti line on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, smiling as he presses his hand to the forehead of a young man kneeling before him. The kneeling man wears a white shirt, an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, with his hands clasped in reverence. Behind them is a gilded throne with a red-and-gold backdrop, flanked by garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. A cushioned seat with an orange cloth rests in the foreground. The scene suggests a blessing given by a senior teacher to a devotee. a person appearance cues are present (saffron robes, rudraksha mala, gold pendant) but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-10-15A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a younger man in a white kurta. The seated man sits on a red cushioned seat before golden ornate arches and a garland of yellow and red flowers. The standing devotee has his hands joined in front of him. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable).2011-12-01