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February 09 20122012-02-09A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a dark hair knot and a gold ceremonial necklace placing both hands on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta. The seated man sits on a red cushioned throne with gold carved armrests, and a tray of wrapped purple-and-silver sweets sits on a side table beside him. A gold-framed backdrop and a dark curtain fill the background. The seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold beads, which is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, so he is presented as the initiating teacher giving a blessing, while the kneeling devotee receives it.2011-02-20A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bead and gold-ornament necklace, long dark hair tied back, places both hands on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold panels. Trays of purple-wrapped sweets sit on a wooden side table and a red-covered surface nearby, and a pink wall with a dark curtain forms the backdrop.2011-02-20A seated man in an orange robe with a swept-back dark bun, wearing a gold bead necklace, reaches forward with both hands to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta. He sits on a red and gold ornate throne with a gold carved base, with a tray of wrapped sweets beside him. The background is a plain pink wall with a dark blue curtain. a person: the seated figure has a swept-back bun, saffron robes, and a gold bead necklace on a throne, consistent with a guru giving a blessing; the kneeling devotee is in white ritual dress.2011-02-20May 19 20132013-05-19February 09 20122012-02-09A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long orange-and-gold beaded necklace, shoulders bare and a red tilak on the forehead, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white striped kurta, while his left hand rests on the kneeling man's shoulder. A gold-legged throne with a leopard-print cushion and an orange cloth sits beside him, and a bouquet of red and yellow flowers stands at the right. Behind them another figure in orange robes has hands folded in anjali. Appearance-based candidate for a person, who is seated on the throne and giving a blessing (anugraha) to the devotee.2014-04-28November 25 20112011-11-25September 17 20112011-09-17May 19 20132013-05-19A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red shawl over a saffron garment, wearing a beaded rudraksha-style necklace with gold beads and a red bindi, with long swept-back dark hair; this figure is on an ornate gold-and-red throne with velvet cushions against red drapes. Before them a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white trousers kneels on the red platform, his back to the camera, with an orange-red cloth draped over his shoulders, receiving the seated figure's gesture. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron/orange clothing, rudraksha-style beaded necklace, seated on a gold throne. The scene is a devotee receiving blessing during a seated programme.2013-05-19A photograph of a devotional blessing in a temple hall. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and long rudraksha mala places one hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white kurta. The seated figure has long, swept-back dark hair and a crown-like orange cloth, consistent with the a person description, and sits on an orange cushioned throne-like seat. The kneeling devotee holds a small brass vessel. Behind them are gold-coloured altar ornaments, garlands of yellow and red flowers, a deity murti in white and gold, and a yellow silk cloth.2010-07-07