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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a horizontal white tilak and red bindi, smiles and gestures with his raised hands toward a bald, bearded man in a white shirt who holds his palms together in greeting. Behind them a gold figure with a cobra-hooded crown and a gold statue are visible, and a dark carved staff entwined with a snake stands between them, with red drapes in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a gold ceremonial necklace, and is positioned in the central seat of honour.

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July 25 20142014-07-25A seated man in a red-orange robe with long dark hair swept back and a gold ceremonial necklace reaches forward with his right hand to bless a kneeling man. The seated figure sits on a golden throne carved with a cobra-hooded motif and holds a wooden staff with a silver top, in front of red draped curtains. The kneeling devotee wears a white shirt, an orange shawl and a wristwatch, and presses his palms together in anjali while his head is bowed to receive the blessing. This appears to be a darshan blessing.2014-07-24July 27 20142014-07-27A seated man in a red-brown dhoti-style garment with bare shoulders and a long gold bead necklace touches the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes and an orange-red shawl with his palm. The seated man has long dark hair swept back and smiles. Behind them a golden cobra-hooded sculpture, a silver trident-like staff topped with an ornate finial, and red drapes form the background. The kneeling man holds his palms together in namaskar. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) with long swept-back hair, ornate gold beads and a red-brown garment; he is giving blessing to a devotee. Golden cobra sculpture and ceremonial staff suggest a satsang or darshan setting.2014-07-23A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a long gold-and-rudraksha necklace and a white vibhuti line on his forehead, smiling and placing his right hand on the crown of a bald man's head. The bald man, in a white garment with an orange-red rudraksha mala, kneels with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them stand ornate gold carved panels, a brass lamp stand and a gold lion-shaped object on a red cushioned seat. The seated man matches Swamiji (probable) by his distinctive long swept-back hair, ornate gold mala and saffron clothing, and is presented as giving blessings. Two people are visible.2015-08-23A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a richly decorated hall with red drapes. A man with long dark hair, bare-shouldered and wearing a red-orange wrap, golden floral necklaces and a rudraksha bracelet, places his palm on the forehead of a bald man in a white kurta with an orange shawl. Behind them stands a silver staff entwined with a black serpent and a large golden cobra-hooded ornament, with a peacock-feather fan at the left edge. Two physical people are visible.2014-07-27Photo of a ceremonial blessing at a satsang. A man with short hair and a white vertical tilak on his forehead, wearing a red-orange shawl over a bare upper body and a red and pink flower garland, smiles and places his right palm on the forehead of a seated devotee in a white shirt with an orange-red printed shawl. The devotee's hands are pressed together in anjali. Behind them stands a silver trident (trishul) and a golden cobra-shaped figure with a hooded snake, in front of red drapes. A woman in a dark top watches at the right edge. A small logo appears at top left and a copyright line at lower right.2014-07-16A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, and a rust-red saffron shawl over his bare shoulder wears a heavy gold bead necklace. He leans back on a red tiger-striped cushioned seat, one arm extended toward a young man in a white t-shirt and orange-red cloth who raises his palm toward him. Behind them stand a silver staff with a serpent coiled around it, a gold swan-like ornament, and red drapes. A peacock-feather fan and a gold vessel with a lamp glow sit in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the central role on the seat, with his distinctive long hair, saffron shawl and gold necklace as cues.2014-07-25May 11 20142014-05-11A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead band and a long gold-and-red bead necklace, smiling as he extends his arm to touch the head of a young man with curly hair and a white t-shirt who is bowing with palms together. The seated man rests beside a golden cobra-hooded seat and a silver trident-topped staff wrapped with a black serpent. A peacock feather fan is at left and a deep red curtain forms the backdrop, with a painted rock panel behind. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate gold-and-bead adornments, consistent with the presentation of a sannyasi teacher, but the page does not state he is present.2014-07-26A seated man in a saffron-orange shawl and dhoti, with a yellow-orange forehead mark and a long rudraksha-style chain across his chest, rests both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee. He is seated on an ornate gold throne with red upholstery, smiling with eyes closed. The kneeling devotee wears a white shirt, a blue lanyard and a gold ring, with palms pressed together in namaste. A white bowl and wooden-panelled wall sit in the background. The seated figure has distinctive saffron robes and a throne, but the appearance cues are not sufficiently distinctive for a confident label, so the candidate is treated as uncertain.2014-01-13October 04 20172017-10-04