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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead places his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta, an orange-red headcloth printed with script, and a rudraksha mala, and holds his palms together near the seated man. Behind them stand a silver trident and a peacock-feather fan, with gold-coloured ceremonial objects and a red floor cloth in the background. The seated man wears distinctive saffron clothing and a long swept-back hairstyle, consistent with a person blessing a devotee.

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A photograph of a ceremonial moment: a smiling man with swept-back dark hair, white vertical tilak on his forehead, a red-and-pink flower garland, and a bare upper body wrapped in saffron-orange cloth, extends his right hand to the crown of a bald, smiling man in a white shirt and white trousers who bows forward. The bald man is holding an orange-red shawl printed with small script and a gold bangle is visible on his wrist. Beside them stands a large silver trident with a silver-rimmed head, a dark wood-like serpent figure coiled near it, and a gold-coloured vessel. Red drapes and bamboo-like mats form the backdrop; a woman in the right corner watches.2014-07-16July 26 20142014-07-26August 26 20142014-08-26May 12 20142014-05-12A smiling bearded man in an orange-red turban with a gold ornament and red bindi sits on an ornate silver throne carved with floral scrolls, with leopard-print cushions and a silver lion-form armrest. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over a bare chest, layered rudraksha malas and a large ceremonial gold necklace with a central gold medallion, plus gold bangles on his wrists. He holds a microphone stand with one hand near his chin while laughing. A small framed portrait sits on a silver side table beside him, and gold relief panels fill the background. a person appears in person as the seated speaker, matching the page's Ask The Avatar context.2017-10-08April 08 20172017-04-08A smiling man in an orange-brown turban with a jewelled ornament stands before a large golden throne-shaped backdrop, hands raised in a welcoming gesture. He wears a rudraksha mala, a long gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant, gold armbands and an orange-brown shawl over a saffron-and-gold dhoti. A silver trident stands at right against a red and gold background with a golden deity figure behind him. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label from the saffron clothing, turban, rudraksha and gold necklace cues; he is a speaker at a satsang or discourse on stage.2015-05-13August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure with swept-back dark hair, a golden tilak-style marking on the forehead, a bare upper body wrapped in red-orange cloth, and a green leafy garland with white flower strands. He extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl, who leans in with palms raised. A silver trident stands between them, a gold lion-faced ornament sits in the foreground, a peacock-feather fan is at left, and a woman in orange is partly visible at right. The setting appears to be a ritual gathering with gold-toned metalwork and a framed picture on the wall. a person appears as the seated figure, in a blessing role, with long hair, ornate gold-toned adornments and garland cues.2014-05-06August 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-saffron draped garment with a gold waist belt and long rudraksha mala necklaces sits on a deep red velvet throne, pressing his right palm to the crown of a bearded man in a white kurta with an orange shawl. The man's eyes are closed and he holds a rudraksha mala in his hands. Behind them, several people in orange and white stand near white flowers and greenery.2012-12-28A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead marking and red bindi, rudraksha malas and a gold floral necklace sits beside a golden serpent-shaped ornament and silver ritual staff. He extends his right hand to rest on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange-and-dark patterned shawl, who stands with palms raised in reverence. Red drapes and a peacock-feather fan appear at the edges. The devotee receives the blessing in a darshan setting.2014-07-27