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A seated figure with long swept-up dark hair, a rudraksha crown, orange-red robe and layered white, purple and orange flower garlands applies white paste to the forehead of a shaved-headed man kneeling with palms joined in namaskar. The seated figure wears a rudraksha-bead necklace, gold armband and gold bangles, and sits before ornate gold-leaf screens with a red cushioned seat. Behind them, women in white and orange saris with rudraksha malas stand near brass lamps and a silver tray of offerings. The setting suggests a ritual blessing or abhishekam-style darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-up hair, rudraksha crown, rudraksha malas and garlands match the appearance cues, presented as the central figure receiving honour.
Photo 427 of 452 from 16 January 2016

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