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A seated man in rust-orange robes with a large rudraksha mala, a leopard-print headwrap, and a gold necklace sits on a silver-framed peetha throne, touching the forehead of a kneeling devotee bare-chested in a white dhoti with folded hands. Behind the throne, a standing attendant in orange cloth applies white markings to the devotee's head. Other attendants in orange and white stand nearby, several with white body markings, and a gilded temple pillar and a deity murti appear at the edges. The setting is a temple hall with colourful cloth on the floor. The seated figure is shown as a probable Swamiji by his long hair, leopard headwrap, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, while he blesses the kneeling devotee.

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A seated man in rust-red robes and a leopard-print headwrap sits on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. He extends his arm toward a small kneeling boy with joined palms. Standing beside him, two attendants in saffron cloths hold a folded white cloth and a paper slip. A younger man in orange cloth with white body markings stands at left, and a seated man in white dhoti holds a leaf at far left. Silver and gold temple decor and a deity murti appear at right. The scene resembles a ritual blessing; the seated figure has distinctive headwrap, mala and robe cues, but the appearance is not clearly confirmed.2017-12-10A photograph of a seated man in rust-red robes on an ornate silver-covered throne, wearing a leopard-print headwrap, large rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and beaded bracelets. He is being attended by two people in orange garments: one on the left with white tripundra markings on the arms, and a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with a gold border who is having a white cloth applied to his forehead. Carved gold pillars and a silver-framed backdrop surround the scene.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A photo on a stage with gold-toned temple decor and an ornate silver backdrop. A seated man in rust-red robes, rudraksha malas, a gold necklace, a leopard-print turban and a bead bracelet sits on a magenta cushioned seat, placing his hand on the head of a boy. The boy wears a white dhoti and is bare-chested, with a white thread across his shoulder. A woman in an orange wrap and white markings on her arms and shoulders holds the boy's arm and steadies him. A plausible Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, given his distinctive rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklace and turban; he is shown blessing the boy.2017-12-10A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple hall. A seated man in rust-red robes, a leopard-print headband, long dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace places his hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti who kneels with palms joined. Two women in orange saris with white ash markings stand behind the devotee, one holding a small cloth or paper. Behind the seated figure is an ornate silver panel with floral relief work. The seated man is a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments on a throne-like seat. Three people visible.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in rust-orange robes, a leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and a gold chain sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver backdrop with carved relief figures. He extends his right hand to touch the head of a bowing devotee in white dhoti and bare upper body. Beside him stand two attendants in saffron cloth with white body markings, one holding a folded white paper. Another figure in white dhoti stands at left.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red robe with a large rudraksha mala and a gold chain sits on a silver-covered throne, wearing a leopard-print headwrap and long dreadlocked hair. A devotee in white stands before him, receiving a touch on the head, while an attendant in orange cloth with white body markings stands at left, and a gilded background shows at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears the long hair, leopard headwrap, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and sits as the central figure of the blessing, so his identity is only probable from these cues.2017-12-10A seated man in rust-red robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace and a leopard-print headband sits on a silver ornate throne, touching a kneeling young man's forehead with a small ritual item. Two attendants in orange garments stand behind; one, with white stripes on his bare back, holds the kneeling man's arm. A young attendant on the left wears orange with a beaded necklace. A silver-framed throne backdrop and golden temple pillars surround the scene, with a deity murti at the right edge. Appearance suggests a person figure presiding as the seated guru, with the person at his feet receiving blessing.2017-12-10A ceremonial scene in a temple hall with a silver-clad throne. A seated man in rust-red robes, a leopard-print headband, layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace receives a blessing as a devotee in orange clothing raises a hand toward his head. Other devotees stand nearby, including a bare-chested boy in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and a boy in white and orange, one bending forward. Several men wear orange cloth with white sacred marks on their bodies. A large orange vessel stands at left. The setting is a ritual blessing or abhishekam-style ceremony. a person: the seated man on the silver throne is wearing the rudraksha malas, gold necklace and ornate headband that match the presentation cues.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10