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A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair tied back, bare-shouldered, wearing a rust-orange cloth and red and yellow flower garlands, with a white tilak on the forehead. He leans forward and reaches out to clasp the shoulder of an older man with grey hair in a white shirt who bows toward him. A golden deity murti or ornament sits behind them, with a deep maroon velvet curtain and floral garlands on the pillars. A woman in a brown shawl with a rudraksha-style mala watches at the right edge.

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A seated man with long dark hair, a white vibhuti/tilak mark on his forehead, and a red-and-white rudraksha-bead garland wears a rust-red shawl and smiles while a bald, older man in a white shirt bows forward and receives a blessing, the seated man's hand resting on his head. Behind them stand a dark red velvet curtain, a golden kalasha-like object, and yellow-and-orange flower garlands. A woman in a light sari watches at the right edge. The seated man is a probable Swamiji match: long swept-back hair, a tilak, rudraksha beads and a red-and-gold setting.2014-09-28A seated man in a rust-red dhoti-style garment with bare upper torso, a red-and-white garland and rudraksha beads, and a white vertical tilak on his forehead, leans forward and places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt, an orange-saffron shawl, and a rudraksha mala, with his hands folded in anjali. Behind them stand floral garlands of red, yellow and orange flowers and a golden deity murti on a red tiger-striped cloth before deep burgundy drapes. A woman in the background wears a red bindi. The scene suggests a blessing exchange, possibly darshan. Appearance-based label: a person, with the seated figure wearing rudraksha beads and a rust-red garment in a throne setting.2014-09-28A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-brown sannyasi robe with a bare right shoulder and an ornate silver-toned armlet, seated on a red cushioned chair with a gilded carved backrest. He smiles broadly and has white vibhuti marks on his forehead. An older man in a white shirt with a vibhuti-marked forehead drapes a long garland of red, yellow and green flowers around his neck, smiling. On the right, a woman in a teal sari with gold bangles holds the garland's end. A small oil lamp glows behind the garland. a person cues: long swept-back hair, orange sannyasi clothing and a ceremonial garland; he is being honoured with a garland.2013-01-31A seated man with a rudraksha mala and red-orange garment, wearing a white tilak on his forehead and garlanded with red and yellow flower strands, smiles while reaching to bless another man's forehead with his raised palm. The receiving man wears a white kurta and orange shawl and bows his head with palms pressed together. A small boy in an orange top stands in front. Behind them is a golden kalasha-like vessel and a deep red drape with flower garlands.2014-09-28September 28 20142014-09-28January 20 20132013-01-20May 13 20142014-05-13A photograph of a seated man in saffron-red robes wearing a rudraksha mala and red-and-white flower garlands, with a vertical white tilak on his forehead, smiling as he reaches out to place his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a black turban and white polo shirt, with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind them stands a red velvet curtain, a golden lion-headed throne armrest, and floral decorations in red, yellow and orange. a person appearance is probable based on the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and garlands, and the moment is a blessing given to a devotee.2014-09-28A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange, bare-shouldered garment with a red tiger-stripe cloth beneath, wearing a thick garland of red and gold beads and a white forehead marking. He reaches forward and places his right palm on the crown of a man in a light blue-white collared shirt who kneels before him with his head bowed and hands raised in a gesture of reverence. Behind them are a golden kalasha-like ornament, a dark red curtain and strands of yellow and red flower garlands. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the seated figure, identified by his presentation: swept-back hair, rudraksha mala with ornate beads, saffron-orange draped clothing and a seated position of honour.2014-09-28A seated man in an orange-red unstitched robe with a bare shoulder, wearing a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, laughs with eyes closed while resting one hand on the shoulder of a kneeling older man in a white shirt. The seated man sits on a red tiger-striped cushion before a gold deity murti and maroon curtain, with marigold and rose garlands framing the scene.2014-09-28May 04 20142014-05-04July 12 20092009-07-12