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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and layered gold-toned necklaces sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat, extending his right hand toward a young man bowing with a white cloth tied over his eyes. Beside the bowing youth, a tall man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala stands and steadies him. Behind them, other men in white dhotis and white forehead marks move through a dim hall, with a silver tray and a bowl of white cloth on the throne's side. Gold ornaments and a gilded backdrop frame the scene. The seated figure has a swept-back hairstyle and a white forehead mark; the page indicates the event is a Samaya deeksha energy darshan, and the visible scene shows a blessing given to a blindfolded devotee. a person seated on the throne in orange robe with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, giving darshan to a blindfolded devotee.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and layered beaded necklaces raises his right hand to the forehead of a young man wearing a white blindfold and white kurta. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like ornament and gold earrings, and sits on a red cushioned throne decorated with gold lion-head armrests. Beside the pair stands an older man in white dhoti and shirt with white vibhuti lines and a rudraksha mala. Dark background with draped decorations and a brass bowl of offerings.2015-08-31August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a ritual blessing outdoors in the evening. A seated man in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange shawl, wearing a red and turquoise bead garland and gold ornaments, rests his hand on the head of a young devotee in white dhoti and white head cloth with a yellow border. The devotee bows with hands folded. A standing youth in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a priest in orange and rudraksha beads holds a silver bowl at center. A golden throne and red cushions are visible, with palm trees behind.2015-08-09A seated man in a deep red and gold robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a black turban, a red forehead mark, a golden earring and multiple rudraksha malas with a gold necklace. He extends his right hand to touch the head of a bare-chested young boy in a white cord, who reaches toward his hand. Standing figures in white and gold cloth are partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the centre, identified by the turban, rudraksha malas and saffron-red robe.2016-01-02July 09 20132013-07-09December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesOutdoor photo at dusk of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange shawl and a red and turquoise beaded garland, placing a hand on the head of a blindfolded young devotee in white kurta and white cloth blindfold. The devotee has hands clasped and is bowing. Behind them stand other people in white and orange clothing, a golden ornate chair back is at right, a small golden deity murti sits on a red cloth at center, and palm trees and a tall decorated pole appear in the background. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person but cues are not conclusive, so identity is uncertain and described by role as a seated teacher blessing a devotee.2015-08-09A seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion touches the head of a young boy with a fingertip. The seated person wears a dark turban-style headwrap, a rust-red garment draped over the shoulder with a gold-toned belt, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and a gold earring; the boy wears an orange dhoti-style cloth and a dark bead necklace with a white thread. Other bare-chested boys with dark beads and white body markings stand to the left, and a red metal railing is visible. The scene appears to be a blessing ritual at an outdoor event, with the seated figure's appearance consistent with the a person cues described on the page but identity uncertain from appearance alone.2016-01-02December 24 20142014-12-24July 13 20132013-07-13May 02 20172017-05-02A seated long-haired man in a rust-red garment with a shawl and beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne, his right hand raised in blessing over the head of a young boy. The boy wears a saffron-yellow dhoti-style garment with a gold border, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and bangles, and has sacred markings on his forehead. Behind them a woman in a white blouse and red sash with a mala stands smiling, and tall golden deity murti with heavy garlands and a flowering plant stand in the background. The scene reads as an informal blessing or darshan moment in a temple-like hall.2014-12-26