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A photograph at a stage event. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a bare-shouldered orange garment sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a vertical tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha mala and a gold armlet. A man in a white shirt and white trousers stands behind the throne, both hands raised toward the seated figure's head in a blessing gesture. Brass oil lamps stand at right and a basket of flowers sits on a side table. Behind them a red-and-white banner reads a partially visible programme title, with the words 'Bliss' and 'Programme' legible. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person, identified by long swept hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, while the standing man is a devotee giving blessing.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold bangle sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, reaching out to touch the head of a standing devotee in a white kurta with a dark bead necklace. Behind them is a red-lettered banner partially reading 'rogram'. A woman in glasses and white sits at the lower right, and a brass oil lamp and a basket of fruit are visible. The seated figure's appearance (ceremonial gold jewellery, rudraksha mala, saffron robes, throne) qualifies as a person candidate receiving a devotee in blessing.2011-02-26A seated man in long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala beads and a gold bangle, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushions and gently places both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A golden multi-tiered oil lamp stands to the right, with a basket of offerings beside the throne. A red and white banner partly visible behind. At the far right a woman in white with glasses watches. a person in orange robes and mala beads giving blessing; a devotee kneels for blessing.2011-02-26A photograph of a kneeling devotee in a white kurta and dhoti, arms raised with palms open, facing a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne. A red banner behind shows partial lettering, and a fruit basket sits on a side table at right. The devotee's bare feet rest on an orange carpeted dais.2011-02-26A photograph of an indoor satsang event. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl and dhoti, a rudraksha mala and a gold armlet, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushions, smiling and gesturing toward a man in white kurta bending forward before him. A brass lamp stands beside the throne, a basket of fruit sits on the stage at left, and a red banner behind reads Program. Two people in orange-trimmed clothing sit at the bottom edge and a woman in white sari sits at right. a person: the seated man wears long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace on a throne.2011-02-26A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his palms pressed to the crown of a seated devotee in a white-and-red striped polo shirt. The devotee's hands are raised, palms open, in a blessing gesture. The seated figure has a white forehead marking with a red dot, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and gold bangles. Behind them a large white banner shows large red lettering. This is a photo of a seated blessing or darshan moment. The throne-seated figure matches the appearance cues for a person, and is positioned as the central figure receiving honour, so the in_person value is used.2011-02-26A photograph of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair, an orange robe, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions. He extends his hands forward and rests one palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white horizontally striped polo shirt and grey trousers, whose palms are raised in front of him. A large red-lettered banner behind reads 'Life Bli...'.2011-02-26A long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, a white tilak and red bindi on his forehead, his palms pressed toward the head of a seated man in a white-and-striped polo shirt in the foreground. The devotee's hands are raised, palms open, in a receiving gesture. Behind them a white backdrop shows large red letters reading Life Bli. The scene suggests a one-on-one blessing or healing session on a stage.2011-02-26A photograph of a seated figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap with long dark hair tied back, placing both hands on the crown of a shaved-headed devotee in white kurta and pants who kneels with palms joined in namaskar. Behind the seated figure is an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and red-and-white striped bolsters, and an attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at left beside flower arrangements. The setting is a decorated hall with woven mats, orange draping and garlands, consistent with a blessing or darshan moment.2008-10-11A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl and rudraksha malas, with a white-painted forehead and a red bindi, seated near an ornate gold throne-back with red upholstery. He extends his right hand to rest on the head of a seated person in a grey top, whose head is seen from behind. A red banner with partial lettering stands in the background. He is a probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and layered rudraksha malas are visible. Two people are visible, the second partly cut off at the frame edge.2011-02-26Photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red robe and long swept-back dark hair with a red bindi, placing both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white kurta with a textured zigzag pattern. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-stripe cushions and a golden back decorated with a central medallion, framed by garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Dark backdrop behind. Swamiji (probable) based on long hair, orange-red robe and throne with garlands; this is a darshan blessing of a devotee at a Kalpataru convention. Two people visible.2008-10-04A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered shawl and multiple beaded garlands sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, long swept-back hair and a smile. A man in a white shirt and black trousers kneels on the red footstool before him, pressing his palm to the seated figure's hand in reverence. To the left, a man in a maroon robe with a gold border and rudraksha mala sits on the floor. Behind them is a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree and temple pillars, with a brass oil lamp on a stand at left. Printed copyright text appears at lower right.2011-12-20May 14 20132013-05-14