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A photograph of a seated young man in a red t-shirt receiving a blessing from a person in orange robes who places a palm on his head while holding a gold ceremonial sceptre-like implement. The blessing giver wears an orange sleeveless top with a dark hair bun and sits on an orange cushion. Behind them a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a red tilak stands with hands folded, and several women in white, pink and orange saris watch from the background. A wooden tray of bananas sits in the foreground, and a red carpet and floor markings appear at the right. The scene reads as a blessing or initiation moment during a gathering.

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A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall with a painted white wall and red decorative border. A man in an orange sleeveless top sits on an orange cloth and places one hand on the head of a seated young man in a red t-shirt, while holding a golden ceremonial spoon-shaped vessel. A woman in white with a yellow shawl stands beside them with her hands folded. Behind, several women in white, pink and yellow saris and a woman in a pink top watch from rows of seated devotees. A wooden tray with bananas sits in the foreground, and a red carpet runs along the right side.2010-07-04June 29 20102010-06-29A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed cloth places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white dhoti and shirt with gold border, giving a blessing during darshan. Behind them, women in white saris and orange-brown garments stand and kneel on a red carpet in a hall with red drapes and a gold ceremonial staff. A gold deity murti or seated figure is visible in the lower foreground.2014-11-02December 09 20112011-12-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a long swept-back hair knot places his right palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and dhoti at a darshan session. The seated figure's gold-trimmed saffron wrap and beaded necklaces are prominent, and a gold-coloured object lies in the foreground on red cloth. Behind them, women in saffron and white saris with garlands stand and kneel on a red carpet, one holding a long silver staff, in a hall with red curtains and a white wall unit. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance, so this is recorded only as a role.2014-11-02July 19 20102010-07-19May 14 20142014-05-14A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt, who has his eyes closed and head bowed. Behind them, women in cream and multicolored patterned saris stand with hands held together in devotion, and an orange-walled hall with a red cushioned seat and a small wall sign is visible. The saffron-clad figure is a person by appearance, with long swept hair and saffron clothing, placing his hand in blessing on the devotee.2010-08-11A seated man in an orange-red saffron-toned robe with a golden border and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned seat, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and an ID badge, who has his eyes closed and one hand raised. The seated man has a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and a ceremonial staff rises beside him. Behind them, devotees in white and orange-yellow saris and dhotis sit and stand on a red carpet in a hall with red curtains and a wall-mounted air conditioner. Darshan blessing scene. a person: the seated figure in orange-red robes with long hair tied back, rudraksha mala and golden trim is a candidate, but the appearance is uncertain.2014-11-02A photograph of a shaved-headed... no, a long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top with an orange shawl draped over his shoulder, reaching his right hand onto the head of a seated older man in white clothing with a red tilak mark on his forehead. The seated man has his eyes closed and a smile. Behind them a young woman in a cream sari with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala stands, and another person in a light sari is partly visible, with a red-and-white painted wall and an orange cloth in the background. The scene reads as a blessing given through touch on the head.2010-07-19A photograph of a padapuja-style blessing in an indoor hall. A bare-shouldered figure with a dark bun and a yellow-orange marigold garland sits on a throne-like seat, pressing his right palm to the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl and hands joined in namaskar. The seated figure holds a silver staff topped with a trident and a peacock-feather bundle, and a gilded lion-head armrest is in the foreground. Behind them, women in white and orange-red shawls, one with a rudraksha mala and a kumkum forehead mark, watch, and a framed painting hangs on the wall. The seated figure's distinctive presentation is consistent with Swamiji (probable), given the swept-back hair, ceremonial gold-and-saffron garland, and bare-shouldered orange ritual dress.2014-05-14July 06 20142014-07-06