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A seated man in an orange-rust robe with a gold rudraksha-style ornate necklace and a white tilak on his forehead places his right hand on the head of an elderly bald man kneeling before him. The kneeling devotee wears a white shirt and a red-orange shawl and bows low. Behind them stand a golden cobra-hooded object, a golden vessel, a silver staff with a round finial, and red draped curtains. In the foreground a gilded lion-head carving and a peacock-feather fan are visible. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, distinguished by his ornate gold necklace, orange robe and swept-back hair, giving blessing to the devotee. Two people are visible.

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A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and draped cloth, with a white forehead marking and red dot, wears a long gold-bead necklace and rudraksha-style beads on his arm, and extends his right palm onto the head of an elderly grey-haired man kneeling in a white shirt and red-orange shawl. A gold kalasha-like vessel and a silver staff topped with a cobra stand nearby, with red drapes and a peacock-feather fan at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated blessing figure shows long swept-back hair, a sacred ash forehead mark, ornate gold necklace and saffron-orange robes, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2014-07-27A seated man with long swept-back hair, white tilak and red bindi, wearing an orange-red robe and a gold bead necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a middle-aged man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The recipient has his palms raised in reverence. Behind them are a golden cobra-hooded throne and a gold peacock-feather fan on a red drape backdrop, with a golden kalasha-like staff at top. a person is seated on the throne performing a blessing on a devotee.2014-07-25A seated figure in orange-red robes with long dark hair extends a hand to bless the forehead of a kneeling older man with white hair and beard, who wears a white shirt and an orange shawl and presses his palms together. A peacock-feather fan and a silver staff stand beside them, with gilded lion-like throne armrests in the foreground. Behind them a woman in a white top and orange shawl watches, and a framed picture hangs on a pale wall. The seated figure has a presentation consistent with the page's a person reference, including long hair, orange clothing and a ceremonial setting, so the identity is probable rather than confirmed. The blessing appears to be a darshan or padapuja-style gesture.2014-05-12A seated teacher in rust-red robes with a rudraksha-style garland of white jasmine and red-yellow flowers places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The teacher has a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and sits beside a gilded lion-head armrest on a red-cushioned seat. The devotee, with grey hair and moustache, wears a white shirt, a red-orange shawl, a wristwatch and folded hands, receiving blessing. A tall white-and-gold pole stands between them, and a gold-framed picture hangs on the wall behind. Other attendees sit at the edge of the frame in a satsang-style gathering.2014-05-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace and a peacock-feather fan behind him places his hand on the head of a standing man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The seated man has a white forehead mark and long swept-back hair, and sits on a gold lion-headed throne. Behind them stands a golden cobra-entwined staff, and red curtains fill the background. The standing man raises his arms toward the seated figure, receiving a blessing on his head.2014-07-25A seated man with long dark hair swept back, wearing a rust-orange dhoti-style wrap, a gold ceremonial necklace of beads and a sandalwood tilak on his forehead, reaches out and presses his palm onto the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and an orange-and-white shawl printed with script, and holds up one hand palm-forward in reverence. Behind them stand a golden cobra-entwined staff, a gold ornamental figure, a peacock-feather fan at left, and a silver standard against a deep red drape. The seated man has distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklace and orange wrap, matching the Swamiji (probable) presentation, giving the blessing role of a teacher.2014-07-25May 12 20142014-05-12A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long gold-bead rudraksha-style necklace sits on a red throne, touching the forehead of a bald, bearded man in a white shirt. The seated man has a white tilak stripe on his forehead and holds a folded paper in his other hand. Beside the throne stand a golden lion-shaped armrest, a golden sculpted animal head, and a silver ceremonial staff wrapped with a dark serpent, with a peacock-feather fan at the left edge. A red curtain and a painted rocky backdrop complete the setting.2014-07-26A seated figure in a rust-red saffron wrap, bare-shouldered, with long dark hair in a bun, white and red tilak on the forehead, and a multicoloured flower garland with white blossoms, places his right hand on the forehead of a standing older man in a white shirt and a red-orange scarf printed with text. The seated figure holds a silver staff and rests beside a gold-decorated seat with a red cushion. Behind them, a framed picture hangs on the wall and a woman in a light outfit with an orange scarf stands at right. The man receiving the blessing has his hand over his heart.2014-05-13July 16 20142014-07-16A seated man in an ornate golden-lined setting wears a rust-red saffron-toned shawl and a long gold bead necklace, with a sandalwood-and-red forehead mark and long swept-back hair. He rests one hand on the bowed head of a devotee kneeling before him, who wears a cream shirt and a red-and-gold shawl. Beside him a carved gold seat, a peacock-feather fan, a silver ceremonial staff topped with a disc, and a large carved cobra-entwined rod stand in a red velvet drape setting.2014-07-25A bare-chested man with long dark hair, a red-orange garland of flowers and a yellow-orange forehead mark holds an elderly bald-fringed man in white clothes by both sides of the head, leaning in close face to face. The man with the garland wears a red shawl and sits before a silver trishul and a peacock-feather fan with gold ornaments at the left edge. a person is shown in his distinctive garland and bare-chested ceremonial presentation, giving blessing to the elderly devotee in white; a background banner shows a red-brick temple scene.2014-05-04