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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron wrap and rudraksha mala with long swept-back dark hair and a gold bangle, pressing one palm to the forehead of a bearded man wearing a white turban and white clothing. The orange-clad figure holds a sheet of paper in the other hand. Behind them is a golden basket of fruit and flowers on a wooden table, a pink wall and a dark window. Swamiji (probable): the orange-clad figure with long hair, saffron wrap and rudraksha mala is the distinctive presenter, giving a blessing to the white-turbaned devotee receiving it.

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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders, with long swept-back black hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and multiple strands of rudraksha malas with silver-toned beads around his neck. He sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scrollwork detailing, against a red and white backdrop. He extends his right arm to touch the crown of a woman's head, who is seen from behind at lower left with long dark hair. A second woman at lower right raises her hand with bangles, and a hand holds a small folded pink paper.2011-02-26A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red upholstered throne-like seat, smiling as he touches the forehead of a seated man in a black-and-white striped jacket. White ash marks and a red bindi adorn his forehead, and a rudraksha bracelet is on his wrist. Beside them stands a large ornate gold oil lamp and a basket of apples on a gold tray, with a dark blue drape and a red banner behind. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and ceremonial setting fit the page's Swamiji context, so he is labelled probable.2011-02-26A seated guru in saffron-orange robes with a bare shoulder sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest, eyes closed, wearing a red tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace. He rests both hands on the crown of the head of a person kneeling in front, whose dark hair and orange clothing are visible. A deep red cushion rests beside the throne and a red backdrop stands behind. The scene suggests a blessing or shaktipat-style darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, saffron clothing and an ornate gold throne, and is the central figure of the blessing.2011-02-26April 23 20122012-04-23 +1 copiesFebruary 26 20112011-02-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered shawl, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold armband, with white vibhuti and a red bindi on his forehead. He sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, leaning toward a man in a grey t-shirt whose back is to the camera and whose raised hand is in the foreground. Behind them are a gold kalasha-style lamp stand and a tray of red apples.2011-02-26April 23 20122012-04-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a man with long, swept-back black hair, white vertical forehead markings and a red bindi, wearing an orange shawl with a gold border and multiple rudraksha malas. He sits in front of an ornate gold and red throne and gently places his right hand on the crown of another man's head, who is seen from behind with short black hair. In the foreground a raised hand is partly visible. Behind them are a red-and-white backdrop and fruit on a tray at the right. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the blessing gesture, with his long hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha malas as cues, while the seated devotee receives blessing on his head.2011-02-26April 19 20122012-04-19A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron sleeveless garment with a gold-and-red sash and rudraksha beads on his wrist and neck, seated and placing his right hand on the forehead of an older, grey-haired man in a coral-pink short-sleeved shirt with a lanyard and a black wristwatch. The recipient holds his own hand raised in front of him in a receiving gesture. Background shows a plain white wall, a window, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and a dark curtain. The orange-clad figure's cues (long swept hair, saffron garment, rudraksha malas and gold sash) match the page's a person claim, so this is a person in person giving a blessing, identified by appearance only.2012-04-16April 23 20122012-04-23 +1 copiesApril 16 20122012-04-16