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A seated figure in a red-orange turban and matching orange-and-gold robe, adorned with white and orange flower garlands, places both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in a striped pink shirt who has pressed palms together in namaskar. The blessing figure sits on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate gold deity murti and a brass lamp stand; behind, women in saffron-and-white attire wearing rudraksha malas and a seated woman in a teal sari look on. The setting is a carved golden wooden screen. a person cues are the red turban, orange robe and garlands while giving blessing (padapuja-style darshan), but the figure's appearance is ambiguous, so the identity is uncertain.

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A photograph of an initiation moment in a gold-decorated hall. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange and gold-bordered robe and a long beaded necklace; he raises his right hand to place it on the head of a kneeling man with short dark hair, wearing a grey-green collared shirt and an orange-red rudraksha mala, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. Behind them a woman in a white garment with a tilak and a second woman in pink stand by, and a small child in a blue shirt is visible at the right edge. The background has gold-toned carved lattice panels and a golden figure at left.2015-08-26August 22 20152015-08-22A seated figure in an orange-red turban and draped saffron-orange robe with a gold border, wearing a white jasmine and orange-red flower garland and gold-and-red bangles, extends his right arm to bless a smiling woman with folded hands. She wears a white sari with a floral print and a red blouse, with beaded necklaces and gold earrings. Behind them, several women stand in saffron and white garments, some wearing rudraksha malas and vibhuti. Ornate golden lamps and a gold-latticed screen stand in the background, and a gold deity-like object appears in the lower foreground. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the turban, saffron robes, garland and bangles; the blessing gesture is a darshan-style blessing.2015-08-22A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, red and white flower garland and bare-chested orange-saffron cloth, sitting on a red-cushioned gold throne with a gold lion-head armrest. The seated figure places a palm on the head of a kneeling man in a red and navy striped polo shirt. Behind them, women in white and maroon saris and a man in a pink shirt stand watching. A brass oil lamp and a small offering dish with flowers sit nearby. a person is the seated figure, identified by the turban, garland and throne cues. The kneeling man receives blessing with his head bowed, a darshan moment during a satsang setting.2015-11-08August 22 20152015-08-22June 28 20162016-06-28A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robe, wearing a white jasmine garland, rudraksha mala beads and bangles, sits on a red tiger-print cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold carved backdrop. A man in a red vest over a light blue shirt bends forward with palms joined, while the seated figure places a hand on his forehead in blessing. Behind them, women in white and cream saris with orange borders and beaded necklaces stand watching. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by the turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland; the devotee receiving blessing is a man in a red vest.2014-11-24July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph in a gilded temple-style hall. A person in a rust-red turban, rust-orange robe, yellow-and-pink flower garland and gold armlet sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling and extending a hand to touch the head of a man in white kurta and white dhoti who bows forward, wearing a large marigold garland. Behind them a gold lattice wall and gilded carvings frame the scene. A woman in a white top with a rudraksha-style necklace smiles at the back right. A golden box rests on a red carpet.2016-01-17A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange robe, pearl-and-white flower garland, rudraksha-style necklaces and gold armlets sits on a red patterned cushioned seat beside an ornate gold lion-headed armrest, smiling and extending a hand. An elderly man in a white striped shirt and wristwatch bends forward to receive or offer a gesture of respect. Behind them, several women and a man in saffron and orange ceremonial dress wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces stand before a gold carved wall.2016-01-17 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13A seated man in an orange-red turban and red-gold robe, with a heavy gold chain and gold-beaded armband, places his right hand on the head of a man in a teal t-shirt who bends forward in reverence. Behind them stand women in white and pink, one with a black bead mala and tilak, against a golden lattice wall with ornate carved pillars at left. A satsang or initiation-style blessing is visible. a person (appearance cues: orange-red turban, gold ornate jewellery and saffron-gold robe) is seated, giving a head blessing to a devotee.2015-08-26