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A photo of a seated guru in a rust-orange turban and bare-shouldered rust-and-gold garment, with rudraksha beads around his neck, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white kurta and orange shawl with hands joined in namaskar. A gold throne with carved ornament and a deep red backdrop frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, given turban, rudraksha mala and ornate clothing cues; the devotee is receiving blessing.

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October 25 20152015-10-25A 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.2015-10-25May 03 20142014-05-03A 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.2015-10-25Indoor photo of a seated guru touching the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with an orange shawl. The seated figure wears an orange and gold draped garment, a gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and has long hair tied back in a bun. He sits on an ornate gold and red throne-like seat. The young man stands bowing with hands folded, his orange shawl bearing printed script. The setting has wooden doors and warm walls. a person is seated on the gilded throne, giving a blessing on the forehead in what appears to be a darshan moment. Two people are visible.2014-01-11A 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.2015-10-25July 24 20142014-07-24October 25 20152015-10-25September 06 20152015-09-06A 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 and saffron-and-gold robe, with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, sits on a gilded throne in front of a red draped backdrop and places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man. The man, in white kurta and an orange shawl, presses his palms together in anjali, eyes lowered. A photographer in white clothing with a camera stands at the upper right. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the turban and saffron robe, giving a blessing or diksha-style touch to the devotee.2015-10-25A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange wrap with a gold-trimmed sash sits on an ornate gold throne against a deep red curtain, a long beaded mala hanging at the chest. The seated person extends a hand to rest on the forehead of a kneeling man with his eyes closed, hands in anjali mudra, wearing a white kurta and an orange shawl printed with script. A blessing or diksha-style gesture is shown. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a rust-orange turban, rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold-trimmed saffron clothing on a gold throne, cues consistent with the presiding teacher.2015-10-25