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July 07 20162016-07-07July 09 20162016-07-09July 07 20162016-07-07A photograph of a satsang-style gathering. A seated figure on a gold and red throne wears a rust-red turban, a long red-brown shawl, a multi-strand garland of red and white flowers, and rudraksha-style beads; he raises one hand in a blessing-like gesture and smiles. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold armlet, and a turban with a red shawl. A man in a white shirt leans forward from the left holding a white paper, while another man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha beads sits on the floor nearby. Behind them a cameraman stands by a tripod, another man in a white t-shirt stands among the crowd, and a brass oil lamp and gold-framed backdrop frame the scene.2016-07-07A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold saffron robes, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and glasses who is bowing forward. The throne behind is ornate gold with red velvet cushioning. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass lamp stand nearby, and a red curtain backdrop is visible. Several other figures in red and white attire are partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces on a golden throne, while the man bowing is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-10-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron turban with a jewelled ornament, a saffron shawl draped over the shoulder, layered red and white flower garlands, a rudraksha-style mala, and bracelets. The figure smiles while holding a small printed card and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl, who has his hands folded in namaste. A man in a white dhoti stands behind on the left and a brass vessel with flowers sits nearby. a person is shown as the seated figure with turban, saffron shawl and ornate garlands, performing a blessing on the devotee. The backdrop is dark purple with a small white-and-purple logo at top left.2011-08-31A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in a rust-red turban, long dark hair, a flower garland of marigolds and white blossoms, gold earrings, a rust-coloured shawl, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a gold armband places his right hand on the head of a seated man in a grey collared shirt, who bows his head. The turbaned figure holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shawl with a beaded mala sits, a red-clad attendant stands at left, and a camera on a tripod is visible. The turbaned figure fits the a person appearance cues of long hair, a turban and ornate adornments, shown while blessing a devotee.2016-07-10 +1 copiesJuly 09 20162016-07-09July 08 20162016-07-08A seated man in a red-maroon turban, long dark hair, gold earrings, a red-and-pink flower garland and heavy gold necklaces and armlets sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. He places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala, who holds his palms together in namaste with eyes closed. Behind them stand several people, including one in orange, and a video camera on a tripod, with red drapery and a gold-framed backdrop. a person appears on the throne, giving blessing to the devotee, based on the turban, long hair, gold jewellery and garland cues.2016-07-08A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a small jewelled ornament at the turban, gently placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. The man has a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead and his hands are pressed together at his chest. Behind them a golden ornate chair or throne stands against a red draped backdrop, a tray of mangoes sits on a low table, and a figure in white walks in the background. Blessing or anointing with a ritual gesture appears to be taking place.2015-10-25A seated figure on a large gold ornate throne with red cushions, wearing a salmon-orange turban and orange shawl, multiple red flower garlands and rudraksha beads, holds a small paper card with a pink heart while placing a hand on the head of a standing man in white dhoti and an orange-and-gold shawl with folded palms. A second man in white dhoti with a bare chest and vibhuti on his forehead stands at left, holding a ritual item. Dark purple draped backdrop behind. a person: the seated figure wears an orange turban, orange shawl, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial jewellery, matching the page's a person presentation cues, and is blessing a devotee.2011-08-31