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A seated man in long, swept-back dark hair and an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala places his hand on the crown of a kneeling man in white ritual clothes. The kneeling devotee bows his head forward. Behind them stands a white marble statue of a figure in orange robes and an orange turban, framed by golden ornate metalwork and garlands of yellow and red flowers. A brass bell and a small dark brass vessel sit at the left. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. a person is identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala as the seated blessing giver.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red tilak on his forehead, long swept-back dark hair and a long rudraksha mala hanging to his waist, eyes lowered. A kneeling man in a white shirt with a small grey star pattern leans in toward him, one hand resting near the seated man's knee. Behind them stands a white draped backdrop with pink and purple flowers and a gold-rimmed brass vessel. The seated man shows strong appearance cues matching the page's Swamiji reference (long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala), so he is described as Swamiji (probable) in a pada puja setting, where a devotee washes or honours the feet of a seated guru.2010-07-27A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a red bindi places both hands on the head of a seated man in a white striped shirt who is bowed forward. Behind them stand a white statue draped in orange cloth, gold ornaments and red-and-yellow marigold garlands, with a brass oil lamp in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. The seated man's body is partly cropped and the white-clad man is the only other visible person.2010-07-07A photograph of a long-haired man in orange robes seated on an orange-cushioned throne-like seat, touching the forehead of a kneeling man in a white collared shirt who bows with hands clasped. The seated figure wears a rudraksha mala and a red-orange tilak on his forehead, and a golden staff rests across his lap. Behind them is a large gilded urn-shaped vessel and a white marble statue of a saint wearing an orange head cloth, with yellow and red marigold garlands hanging from the altar and orange drapery at the top. A small bell and a brass lamp sit on the altar ledge.2010-07-07A photograph of a temple shrine setting. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits in an orange-cushioned chair while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels before him, hands on the seated figure's shoulder and head as a blessing gesture. The seated figure has a hand raised to his forehead. Behind them stand a standing figure in orange clothes at left and a golden vessel, garlands of yellow and red flowers, brass kalasha pots and a deity murti on the shrine ledge. Blessing gesture, padapuja-style reverence.2010-07-17A photograph of an outdoor temple-courtyard darshan. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a white cloth draped over a white seat sits and extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a black beaded necklace, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them is a grey stone plinth carved with floral motifs, holding a brass bell, a brass vessel with a green-leaf and striped-cloth arrangement, a small orange-draped deity murti, and garlands with yellow flowers. A walking stick leans against the chair. A green and gold palm-leaf fan is visible at left. Swamiji (probable) is seated, identified by his orange robe, long hair and malas in a darshan setting.2007-07-28A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange saffron wrap with a white flower and yellow marigold garland, seated on the floor and placing his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a short beard. The figure has a white vertical mark on his forehead and a red tilak, and a red flower sits among the garlands. The setting is a hall with a red painted wall bench and a window showing greenery. a person (long swept-back hair, saffron wrap and ceremonial garland) is giving a blessing to a devotee in a pose consistent with a touch-on-head blessing.2006-12-10October 07 20122012-10-07A seated man in an orange saffron sleeveless garment with a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi, long dark swept-back hair, sits on a white cushioned throne in front of a deep red velvet curtain, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and grey trousers with a rudraksha necklace. A standing attendant in white dhoti and orange shawl with a tilak on his forehead looks on, holding a small brass tray with offerings. The setting is a raised white platform with tiles. a person is seated on the throne wearing orange robes, rudraksha mala and long hair, in the role of the one giving blessing.2010-07-19November 10 20112011-11-10 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07September 17 20112011-09-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits in an orange-cushioned throne-like chair, his right hand raised to his forehead as a man in white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to clasp his left hand, and a second man in white with an orange shawl stands behind at left. Behind them are gold lamps, a silver tray, and a deity murti draped in orange with red and white flower garlands. a person appearance-based label: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, but the identification is uncertain.2010-07-13