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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing an orange turban and a long rudraksha mala, smiles while holding a small white envelope and blessing a kneeling man in a red-and-maroon striped shirt, who bows with his hands raised toward the figure's head. Behind them, a second man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a large banner shows a smiling face. A gilded throne with red cushions appears at right. The figure with the turban and rudraksha cues is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in a blessing role, and the photo shows a darshan-style blessing on stage.

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A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban, with a red tilak on his forehead and rudraksha mala beads around his neck, holds a white card while a man in a white shirt and dark trousers bows forward and touches the seated man's head in blessing. A large backdrop behind shows a smiling portrait of a man in red and orange robes, and an ornate gold chair appears at right. A second man in orange stands behind the blessing scene, and a figure in white stands at far left. Five people are visible in total, including the portrait and seated figures as physical people counted here only for the three standing or seated men.2011-10-22A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, sitting on a red cushioned seat. A man in a blue shirt and light trousers raises both hands to the head of the seated figure as if receiving a blessing. Behind them, two men in orange and white ritual attire stand, and a large colourful painted deity sculpture with a crown and a portrait of a smiling man are visible in the background. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance, showing a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and orange robes, while the blessing is given to the man in blue.2011-10-22October 25 20152015-10-25A seated man in orange sannyasi robes with a bun, a long rudraksha mala and a gold-edged orange shawl places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with hands pressed together in namaste. The kneeling devotee has a black collar-style cord and a ring. Behind them is a gold deity murti or altar decoration with red and yellow garlands, a white tower fan on the left, and a pale wall. This appears to be a blessing or padapuja-style darshan moment.2011-11-30Photograph of an indoor darshan or blessing scene in a hall with a large wall screen and onlookers. A figure in saffron-orange turban and orange robe with a shawl draped over the head and shoulders, wearing heavy gold multi-strand necklaces and gold bangles, places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light shirt. A red tilak mark is visible on the forehead. Other devotees in casual clothing stand and watch behind, with a man in white dhoti at the right edge. The figure shows distinctive saffron turban, gold necklaces and shawl cues, matching the appearance-based label a person with no name printed on the figure.2011-12-17May 28 20132013-05-28Photo of a ceremonial gathering in front of a backdrop showing a night-sky galaxy and a glowing orange sun. On the right, a man in an orange turban, orange-and-gold sash, pink flower garland and bangles stands smiling and extends his hand toward a seated man in a white kurta with an orange shawl who is pressing his palms together in namaskar. Behind them, a man in an orange turban and orange garland sits, a brass lamp with a bird finial stands on a table, and a white-bearded man in glasses and orange cloth is partly visible at left. Four people are visible, and the scene reads as a reception or honouring moment rather than a temple ritual. The right-hand figure has distinctive orange-and-gold clothing, a turban and a flower garland, so the appearance-based label applies.2015-07-19A seated man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban smiles while placing an orange cloth over the head of a kneeling woman in a glossy orange sari. He wears a white and red flower garland and a long gold-toned necklace with beads. Behind him is a white flower decoration and an ornate gold-framed backdrop with a deity relief. The scene appears to be a devotional ceremony with a saffron-robed central figure blessing a devotee.2008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with a jewelled brooch, wearing long rudraksha mala beads, places a folded white cloth or prasad on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes with his hands in anjali mudra. The seated figure sits on a red velvet cushioned throne with ornate gold carving behind it. A large backdrop portrait behind shows a smiling man with a red turban and vibhuti on his forehead. Dark blue curtains are at the left edge.2011-10-16Photograph of a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban with a red bindi and a jewelled ornament, wearing saffron robes, a long rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and bracelets, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white clothes with palms pressed together. Another devotee in white and an orange-scarfed figure stand nearby with hands folded in prayer, a bald attendant in orange robes is at the right edge, and several onlookers stand in the background of a hall with maroon curtains. The saffron-robed man is a person and appears to be bestowing a blessing on the devotee.2011-12-24February 07 20142014-02-07October 25 20152015-10-25