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A seated figure in a maroon and orange turban with a jewelled brooch and a maroon-and-gold draped garment, wearing a beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace, places his hand on the head of a younger man in a light grey-blue t-shirt who stands before him in a blessing gesture. Behind them is an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a microphone stand is visible at left. The seated figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity from the image itself.

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A photograph of a seated man in a red and orange turban and a maroon shawl, wearing a purple-and-gold brocade garment and multiple beaded necklaces, seated in front of an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat. He holds the hands of a man in a light blue t-shirt standing at left, and places his other hand on the visitor's head in a blessing gesture. A small microphone stand is visible at left. The seated man matches the appearance cues described for a person, so the figure is labelled a probable Swamiji in this setting.2011-08-20A seated woman in a dark red and gold sari with a maroon turban-style headwrap and gold jewelry places her right palm on the forehead of a man in a light blue button-up shirt who kneels before her, his hands raised in reverent receiving. Behind her, a red and gold throne-like seat with ornate gold carving and a gold kalasha-like vessel. Another man with white forehead markings, rudraksha mala and white dhoti sits at the right edge, and an ornate pink-and-gold portrait hangs in the background. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment in a temple-like room.2013-11-02January 10 20182018-01-10July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph of an indoor darshan blessing in a red-draped room with gold ornate decor. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe with yellow trim, a thick rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt with an orange shawl, palms pressed together in namaste, and red-and-gold wrist threads. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by an orange turban, long swept hair, saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold necklace. Gold-patterned cushions and a golden backdrop frame the scene.2015-10-25July 08 20162016-07-08A 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 bare-chested figure in an orange-red turban and a dark orange-red robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas and a gold necklace, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta with orange-patterned shawl, hands in anjali mudra. Gold ornate backdrop, red curtains, a bowl of apples on a gold tray in front. a person blessing a devotee in a darshan setting.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A seated man in an orange-red turban with a crescent-moon ornament and rudraksha beads, wearing a white and orange marigold garland, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a dark sleeveless top with palms pressed together in namaste. A brass deity statue stands in the background beside a floor fan, and a silver ritual object is at the left edge. The kneeling man receives blessing. Possible a person cues: orange turban, rudraksha mala and ornate ceremonial ornaments, though identity is uncertain.2018-04-17A 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 copiesOctober 25 20152015-10-25