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April 04 20182018-04-04A seated man in orange-red robes and a long rudraksha mala, with long hair and a white forehead band, places his right hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti whose eyes are covered by a white cloth. Behind the throne is an ornate silver carved backrest, and two leopard-print cushions and carved lion-head armrests frame the seat. A second attendant with a red headband and white dhoti stands at left, supporting the devotee. A microphone stands at right. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala match the a person presentation cues, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role as the seated teacher giving blessing to a devotee.2018-05-06Photo of a seated figure with long dreadlocked black hair, a gold hair ornament, wearing an orange-brown robe and a rudraksha mala, with eyes closed and a gentle smile, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with hands joined in prayer. Seated on a leopard-print cushioned throne with gold lion-head armrests, with a gold lamp stand and a rounded white air conditioner in the background. The figure is a person given the long swept-back dreadlocks, orange robe, and rudraksha mala, shown in a blessing gesture to a devotee.2016-03-01 +1 copiesJanuary 21 20182018-01-21 +1 copiesMarch 04 20182018-03-04April 08 20182018-04-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a man with long dark hair coiled high on his head, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala around his neck and a gold pendant, wearing an orange-red shawl over bare shoulders. He is seated on an ornate silver and gold throne and touches a seated devotee's forehead with his right hand, possibly applying a blessing mark. The devotee, in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala, sits with palms joined in namaskar. A woman in an orange garment is partly visible behind, and a microphone stand and red stage lighting frame the scene.2018-04-15Photograph of a devotional blessing in a temple-like hall with ornate gold carved panels and a small gold deity murti at lower centre. A man in a leopard-print sleeveless garment with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces places his right hand on the head of a seated man with grey hair, glasses and a white shirt, who has a white tilak mark and bows his head. Behind them a second man with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece wears a white robe with an orange-gold shawl, and other people in white dhotis stand at the left. Visible people are four to five, and the scene shows a blessing or abhishekam-style darshan. The man in leopard print shows distinctive long swept hair, rudraksha and gold adornments, consistent with the a person candidate, so the appearance-based label applies.2017-07-25April 08 20182018-04-08 +1 copiesMay 03 20142014-05-03A long-haired figure in a rust-red wrap and leopard-print cloth, wearing a shell-and-bead necklace and a gold bracelet, stands at left with both hands raised to rest on the bald head of an elderly man in white clothes with an orange shawl. The seated elderly man presses his palms together in reverence. Behind them a man in white robes with a brown sash and rudraksha mala sits, and at right a man in white with his palms joined looks on. Potted palms and a window with a red-robed figure stand in the background. a person: the long-haired figure in red and leopard print is an appearance-based candidate giving blessing, with long swept-back hair, shell necklace and ceremonial dress as cues.2013-03-13 +1 copiesA seated man in dark red-brown robes with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a high bun and a rudraksha mala around his neck and wrists rests his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee, bare-chested and wearing a white dhoti with a gold border and a white cloth over the head, bows forward while being supported by a bare-chested attendant with long hair, rudraksha beads, a pendant and a saffron cloth. A silver trident stands beside them and a brass oil lamp is visible on the floor. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned chair with a leopard-print cloth and a microphone nearby. Behind them, a saffron-clad attendant stands with a kalasha-style brass object. The setting is an indoor hall with a plain wall, a fan and a small wooden side table. Appearance-based label: a person seated as the officiant, giving blessing to the initiate.2018-03-25