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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-red robes with a yellow tilak on his forehead and a thick red-and-white flower garland with a brown rudraksha mala, pressing his right hand to the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red shawl, who has his eyes closed and hands raised. A silver trident stands beside them, a peacock-feather fan is at left, and gold ritual vessels sit in the foreground. Golden pillars and a red cloth backdrop fill the background, with a few other people in white and red at the edge. a person is seated in the blessing role, applying a blessing to the devotee.

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April 28 20162016-04-28May 04 20142014-05-04A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace and a bare upper torso, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a short-haired young man in white kurta and orange shawl. Behind them stand a tall silver-capped staff, gold-coloured ornamental lion-head and throne elements, and golden draped curtains. A peacock-feather fan appears at the left edge. Two physical people are visible.2014-07-14May 04 20142014-05-04A photograph of a smiling man in a saffron-orange sleeveless wrap and a red and yellow flower garland touches the crown of a seated man's head with his right hand. The recipient, seen from behind with short dark hair, wears a white collared shirt. Behind them stands a deep maroon curtain and a golden ornamented throne with a red velvet seat at left. a person is the man in saffron wrap blessing a devotee with a hand on the head.2013-01-20July 23 20142014-07-23May 01 20142014-05-01A seated man with long dark hair in a bun wears an orange-saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala, and presses his hand to the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with an orange shawl who raises one palm in greeting. Gold lion-head carvings and a silver staff stand nearby, and a red-upholstered seat sits behind. Behind them, a few people in white and orange shawls sit or stand in a hall with a framed picture on the wall. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by his long hair, saffron cloth and rudraksha mala, present in person.2014-05-12A photograph of a dais ceremony in which a man in a rust-orange turban with gold embroidered motifs and a rust-orange draped garment, wearing a gold necklace of beads and rudraksha bracelets, extends his right hand to rest on the forehead of a grey-haired man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders. A gold lion-headed seat and a gold staff or rod stand behind them, with red drapes and a gold curtain in the background. A woman in a headscarf or with a tilak is partly visible at the right edge. The gesture appears to be a blessing. Attributed to a person by appearance: the turbaned figure has a turban, gold necklace and rudraksha bracelets. Two people are visible.2014-08-03A seated figure in a red-orange wrap and multiple rudraksha mala beads, with long swept-back hair in a bun, extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who bows with palms raised. The seated figure holds a tall silver staff with a finial. A gold ornament sits in the lower left, and behind them devotees in saffron and white stand on a red carpet in an ashram hall. Other figures are devotees in orange and white clothing.2014-07-06A photograph of a seated man in an orange-and-gold ochre silk shawl and gold-beaded rudraksha necklaces reaching to touch the forehead of a young man in a plain grey t-shirt. The seated man has long swept-back hair and a white tripod vibhuti marking with a red dot on his forehead; a gold lion-headed throne armrest and red flowers are visible behind. The young man, with short curly hair and stubble, stands with his eyes lowered and one hand raised in a gesture of respect.2014-01-03A photograph of a seated man with short dark hair, a red-orange headband with gold embroidery, a red-orange robe, and a long beaded necklace, extending his right hand to press his palm onto the forehead of an older bearded man in a white kurta and red-orange shawl. A tall silver ceremonial staff and a peacock-feather fan stand behind them, with a gold lion-headed seat ornament at lower left. A woman in a red-orange shawl stands in the background. a person is seated, blessing the devotee in a ceremonial darshan setting, with the distinctive saffron-orange robe, headband and ceremonial necklace cues present.2014-05-05