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A seated figure in an orange-red turban and matching saffron-orange garment with yellow trim sits on an ornate gold throne, wearing multiple strands of beaded gold-coloured necklaces and a gold armlet and bangles. He reaches up with his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt who faces away from the camera, kneeling close before him. A green leafy plant sits beside the throne. Behind them, a man in white kurta stands with hands clasped, and a partially visible figure in orange stands near a gold pillar. The appearance of the seated figure is consistent with Swamiji (probable) from cues of the orange turban, saffron garments and gold necklaces, while the forehead touch suggests a blessing or initiation moment.

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A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold saffron robes, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and glasses who is bowing forward. The throne behind is ornate gold with red velvet cushioning. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass lamp stand nearby, and a red curtain backdrop is visible. Several other figures in red and white attire are partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces on a golden throne, while the man bowing is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-10-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a small jewelled ornament at the turban, gently placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. The man has a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead and his hands are pressed together at his chest. Behind them a golden ornate chair or throne stands against a red draped backdrop, a tray of mangoes sits on a low table, and a figure in white walks in the background. Blessing or anointing with a ritual gesture appears to be taking place.2015-10-25A seated guru in an orange-red turban and red-and-gold shawl, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with his palms pressed together in namaste. The guru sits on a gilded throne-like seat with ornate gold carving, beside a red curtain and a small tray holding apples. A man in white ritual clothing with a red sash walks in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru wears an orange-red turban, layered malas and a red-and-gold shawl while receiving a devotee's respect from a throne, which is consistent with the page's reference to a darshan event. Photo caption2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25July 07 20162016-07-07A photograph of an indoor darshan blessing in a red-draped room with gold ornate decor. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe with yellow trim, a thick rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt with an orange shawl, palms pressed together in namaste, and red-and-gold wrist threads. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by an orange turban, long swept hair, saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold necklace. Gold-patterned cushions and a golden backdrop frame the scene.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A seated bare-chested figure in an orange-red turban and a dark orange-red robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas and a gold necklace, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta with orange-patterned shawl, hands in anjali mudra. Gold ornate backdrop, red curtains, a bowl of apples on a gold tray in front. a person blessing a devotee in a darshan setting.2015-10-25A photograph of two men in a richly decorated room with red drapes and gold-carved furniture. On the right, a seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe with a yellow shawl and a long multi-strand brown bead necklace touches the forehead of a bearded man on the left. The bearded man wears a plain white kurta and an orange scarf printed with dark script, and holds a yellow fruit in his hands. A gold throne and a lit golden pillar stand behind them.2015-10-25A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange-and-gold robe and layered rudraksha malas touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style clothing who has a fresh tilak on his brow. The seated figure sits on a gold-carved throne with a red cushion, in front of red drapes. A bowl of mangoes sits beside them on a low gold table. Behind them a man in white clothing with an orange cloth walks through the room. Visible cues including turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace fit the appearance-based a person label, but the figure is one of several candidates in a ritual setting, so the identity is uncertain. The kneeling man has his hands folded at his chest and his eyes closed in receptive stillness, a standing devotee receives blessing on a day of darshan in a golden-throne hall.2015-10-25A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange turban with a green gem ornament and an orange-red robe draped over one shoulder, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a heavy gold beaded necklace. He smiles while raising his right arm and touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt standing in front of him. Behind him stands a gold ornate throne with a red cushion and greenery. A young man with dark hair stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. a person cues visible: orange turban, rudraksha mala, gold ornate necklace and saffron-orange clothing.2016-07-11