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A seated bearded man in a maroon-red robe, with a pink-and-white flower garland, rudraksha mala beads and gold ornaments, rests his right hand on the forehead of a young boy kneeling before him with palms pressed together in namaskar. The boy wears an orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha beads and has a white forehead marking. Behind them stands a large ornate gold throne or peetha with carved floral patterns, against a glowing red-orange backdrop, and a golden staff or ceremonial rod rises beside the boy. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), given the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold adornments, and is shown giving blessing or initiation to the kneeling boy.

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A photograph of a seated bearded man in maroon-red robes and a rudraksha mala, wearing a pink and white flower garland, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young devotee with curly hair who stands with palms joined in namaskar. The young devotee wears a rudraksha mala and bare upper body with orange cloth, and has white markings on the forehead. Behind them is an ornate gold throne or peetha with carved floral patterns, a golden trident staff, and a red-orange lit backdrop. Another figure in orange is partly visible at the left edge. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair, a bearded face, and rudraksha adornments, which are cues consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the appearance is uncertain. Ceremonial blessing or initiation scene.2017-04-05A photograph of a seated man in deep red-brown robes and a rudraksha mala with long swept-back dark hair, a full beard, and a vibhuti/tilak mark on his forehead, wearing a pink-and-white flower garland. He is seated on an ornate gold throne with a raised hand placing his palm on the head of a young boy in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. A golden trident stands behind them and a red-lit backdrop fills the stage. To the left, another attendant in orange-saffron clothes with rudraksha beads and gold necklaces stands nearby. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation on a stage.2017-04-05April 04 20172017-04-04April 05 20172017-04-05A seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a pink-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala blesses a young devotee by placing his right hand on the devotee's head. A red tilak mark is on his forehead and a gold necklace is visible. The devotee, shown from behind with long dark hair, wears an orange cloth, a rudraksha mala, and a red-thread bracelet, and has palms pressed together in namaste. The background is a warm red glow and a gold-framed throne with ornate carving.2017-04-02A seated man in a maroon-red robe and a long pale-pink garland, with rudraksha malas across his chest and a gold necklace, places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white kurta with palms pressed together in greeting. The man has long swept-back hair, a beard, and white sacred ash with a red mark on his forehead. Behind him a large gold-carved throne and a golden trident stand against a red-orange illuminated backdrop. A second man in saffron-orange clothing and rudraksha beads stands to the left, and a figure in white dhoti is partly visible at the far left edge. The man is an appearance-based candidate and the scene shows a blessing given from a throne; the identity rests on visible cues of long hair, ornate gold, rudraksha and maroon robes.2017-04-05A photograph of a seated man in rust-brown saffron robes with a pink and white flower garland and layered rudraksha malas, his right hand resting on the head of a bare-chested, bespectacled devotee kneeling before him. The seated man has a long beard, swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead, and sits on a gold-carved throne beside a golden trident-topped staff. Behind them, a young attendant in orange robes and beaded malas holds a small silver tray with a dish. Stage lights and red drapery fill the background.2017-04-05A seated man in a maroon-red robe with a rudraksha mala and a garland of pale pink and white flowers sits on a large ornate gold throne with carved gold floral panels. He has long dark hair, a full beard and a red tilak mark on his forehead, and his eyes are half-closed in a smile. A younger man in a white dhoti with gold borders and bare upper body kneels in front with palms joined, while the seated man's right hand rests on his forehead in blessing. A tall gold trident stands to the left, and a red-orange LED backdrop glows behind the scene.2017-04-05A seated man in a maroon-red robe with a pink and white flower garland and rudraksha mala sits on a large ornate gold throne, placing his right hand on the head of a young boy in white clothes who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a second person in saffron-orange robe with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala stands beside the boy, and a golden trident stands upright on the left. A red and orange backdrop glows behind the stage. The seated man has a tilak mark on his forehead and a full beard and long dark hair, with a probable Swamiji appearance (long swept hair, rudraksha mala, ornate throne and garland). Three people are visible, including a partially visible man in white dhoti on the far left.2017-04-05A seated man with long dark hair, a white vertical forehead mark, a full dark beard, a maroon-brown robe, multiple rudraksha malas and a white-and-pink garland sits before a gilded golden throne. He places his right hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee with short hair, rudraksha beads and hands pressed together in namaskar, while another man in an orange-saffron cloth holds a white dish. A tall gold trident stands behind them under stage lights.2017-04-05A photograph of a seated, bearded man in a rust-brown robe and layered rudraksha and crystal malas, wearing a white tilak and a pink-and-white flower garland, placing his right palm on the forehead of a shaved-headed young man in an orange cloth who sits with eyes closed and smiling. Both hold a seated posture before an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, under red and pink stage lighting. Another young person in orange and rudraksha beads sits at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated bearded man has a long swept-back hair, white tilak, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha malas and flower garland, consistent with the page's Swamiji claim, so this is an initiation-style blessing by a guru on a gilded throne.2017-04-04A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a rust-brown saffron-toned robe, a brown rudraksha-style mala around his neck, a gold pendant necklace, and a white and green flower garland. A small red tilak mark is on his forehead. A young boy in white clothes stands at left, touching the seated man's forehead, possibly giving a blessing. A gold ornate backdrop and red curtain fill the background. a person is seated on the throne, receiving the boy's gesture.2017-04-02