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A smiling man in an orange-red turban and saffron-and-gold draped robe sits in a large brown leather armchair, with multiple strands of orange rudraksha beads around his neck. He extends his arm to place a rudraksha mala over the head of a young boy in a white t-shirt and orange-red shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Audience members in orange and white clothing sit in the background of a dimly lit hall with ceiling lights and a water bottle on a side table.

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Photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban with a gold paisley brooch, wearing a red-orange robe with gold trim and a long orange-beaded mala necklace, sitting in a brown leather armchair. A younger man in a white shirt and orange shawl printed with script leans in and places his palm near the seated man's forehead in a blessing gesture. Several people are visible in soft focus in the dim background, one in white. A brass lamp flame is visible at upper right.2015-07-04October 25 20152015-10-25A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red wrap with gold trim and a beaded rudraksha-style mala places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange scarf printed with script. The seated figure sits before a gold ornate throne-like chair against a deep red drape. A woman with a mala and a photographer appear at the right edge. Two physical people are clearly prominent; the blessing gesture is a head-touching abhishekam-style blessing.2015-10-25A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl with a long dark braid and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the crown of a shaven-headed man in a white kurta, who has a red-and-white cloth over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala. The orange-clad man's left hand is raised in a blessing gesture near the other man's forehead. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at left, and a dark blue curtain and a painted backdrop are behind them. A woman's face is partly visible at the right edge. a person: the orange-clad seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, and is performing a blessing for the man in white.2011-07-20A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange and gold draped garment and a rudraksha mala necklace places one hand on the forehead of a kneeling older man with grey hair and moustache, who holds his palms together in anjali. The man wears a white kurta and an orange shawl. A gold ornate throne is at left and a red curtain behind. A photographer in white clothing is visible at top right taking pictures. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by the turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-orange clothing, performing a blessing (darshan/anugraha) on a devotee.2015-10-25September 09 20142014-09-09June 19 20142014-06-19June 03 20142014-06-03A photograph of a seated figure in a deep red turban with gold embroidery, wearing a red and gold saffron-toned robe, a long orange-brown rudraksha-style mala and a bracelet, sitting on a brown leather throne-like chair and smiling. A man in white clothes with a red-orange patterned shawl leans in and holds the seated figure's arm with both hands. Behind them, other people in white and red-orange shawls sit in a dim hall, with a silver staff and a water bottle nearby. The seated figure has distinctive turban, mala and ornate robe cues matching a person candidate, shown in person receiving attention from a devotee.2015-07-04May 01 20162016-05-01A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red wrap with gold trim, wearing a beaded rudraksha-style mala, sits on an ornate gold throne against a red draped backdrop. He places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers with an orange-red patterned shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. A third person in white is partly visible at the right edge, and a gold-framed element appears at the top left. The gesture of blessing on the forehead suggests a darshan moment.2015-10-25A seated man with long dark hair swept back in a bun, bare-chested under an orange-red shawl, wearing a multi-row rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The man sits on a red cushioned seat beside a gold lion-form armrest and a silver staff-like ceremonial rod; a peacock-feather fan is at left. The boy kneels with palms raised toward the man. Behind them are a framed picture on a wall and a blue-carpeted stage with a gilded chair. a person: long swept-back hair, bare-chested orange-red shawl and rudraksha mala, seated in a throne-like chair while blessing the boy, consistent with a darshan blessing.2014-05-12