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A photograph in a room with an ornate gold throne backed by a gilded carved panel and draped in deep red velvet. A seated figure with white vibhuti lines on the forehead, a white flower garland and an orange-and-red robe lifts a hand toward a standing man in a cream kurta and glasses, who bows with palms pressed together. Beside them a kneeling woman in a maroon sari bows her head, and a shaved-headed man in the foreground sits with his back partly turned. The seated figure also holds a small silver cup. Two-person ritual greeting setting with an air conditioner and doorway in the background.

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A photo of a devotional moment in an ashram hall beside a gold-and-red throne. A smiling person with a white-marked forehead, a garland of white flowers and a saffron-orange and red wrap raises an open hand in blessing toward a bowing man in a cream kurta holding a garland, who leans forward with hands together. A kneeling devotee in red garments sits on the lower left, with a seated monastic in saffron-and-gold robes in the foreground and standing figures in red-and-saffron robes behind. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl watches from the right beside a wall air conditioner. The face-like appearance of the blessing figure is uncertain and no visible name is shown.2015-06-03Photograph of a ceremonial blessing in an indoor hall with a golden throne-like seat and gold-patterned backdrop. A seated man with long hair, a white forehead mark, a white flower garland and a reddish-brown garment, smiling, rests his hand on the head of a woman in a maroon sari and glasses, who bows with her hands folded. A man in a cream kurta with a wristwatch leans in to offer respect beside her. Behind them, a standing person in red-and-gold robes and an attendant in a maroon sari are visible. A small gold figure appears near the throne.2015-06-03May 22 20162016-05-22June 03 20152015-06-03 +1 copiesJuly 31 20152015-07-31Indoor satsang scene with a man in red-saffron robes and a gold-and-bead necklace seated on a golden throne, reaching out to bless a kneeling devotee in white clothes and a green leaf garland who bows his head toward him. A standing attendant in white and gold with rudraksha beads watches beside a handheld electric fan, and a young woman in dark clothes with beaded necklaces sits at right. Golden lion-like carvings and a floral garland decorate the background.2015-07-31A photograph of a ceremonial honouring on a golden-lion-armed throne. A seated man in red-orange robes with a golden necklace and a long mala of rudraksha beads sits smiling, with a white tilak on his forehead and a microphone at his side. A man in a white shirt kneels before him, bowing his head, while the seated man reaches out to drape a red-and-maroon shawl over him. A woman in red-orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at left holding the shawl, and golden deity figures glow in the background.2015-09-18A seated figure in a gilded golden throne with red velvet cushions, bare-chested, wearing an orange-and-gold cloth, a white-and-orange flower garland, a white sandalwood mark on the forehead and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet, receives an offering from a shaved-headed priest in orange robes who kneels in front and holds a small silver vessel. A golden lion-head armrest is at right. Behind, a standing attendant in orange and gold robes and a woman in white sari with a maroon shawl watch the scene beside a floor air conditioner. The figure's appearance is consistent with the candidate, but the cues are limited, so identity remains uncertain.2015-06-03April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA seated man with long dark hair tied back, wearing a rust-red shawl over bare shoulders and a gold beaded necklace, smiles as he places his right hand on the head of a young girl in white who kneels before him. Behind him are a golden lion-faced seat and a wooden staff with a carved serpent. On the right, a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala and a long braid watches. Red curtains form the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man with long swept-back hair, rust-red shawl and gold necklace is giving a blessing to a child. Visible people: 3.2014-07-24May 10 20142014-05-10A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long rudraksha mala and sits on a deep red cushioned throne before a golden carved backdrop. Their hair is pulled back into a bun. They press a small white cloth or paper to the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt who bows low before them. Behind is a bank of yellow flowers and green foliage, a trident-like ceremonial staff stands upright, and a woman in a maroon-bordered sari with a rudraksha mala watches. Offerings sit on a tray at the lower left. Appearance-based label: a person seated on the throne, with saffron robes and rudraksha mala as qualifying cues.2015-02-01