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June 21 20152015-06-21 +1 copiesJune 21 20152015-06-21A seated figure in a red and gold turban and saffron-red garments, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, extends his right hand to bless a kneeling man in a white shirt who places his palm to his forehead. A tall silver trident stands beside them, and a golden ornament is visible at lower left. Behind them, a woman in white with a dark rudraksha mala holds a small offering, and a row of standing people in white and orange clothing watches. The setting is an indoor hall with air conditioning and a window. The seated figure's appearance shows several cues (turban, saffron clothing, beaded necklace, trident) but the image is not clearly identifiable, so the identity is uncertain.2015-06-21A photograph inside a temple-style hall with gold-toned carved shrine panels and a golden lion-like sculpture at left. A figure in a rust-red turban, rust-orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned seat, smiling as she reaches out to rest her hands on the shoulders of an older man in white shirt, white dhoti and glasses who bows toward her. Behind them, two seated people in white kneel near the red-carpeted area, and a standing woman in orange sari with rudraksha mala watches from the back.2016-01-10November 08 20152015-11-08A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange drape and layered rudraksha-style bead necklaces with a gold pendant places one hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala, who holds his palms together in respect. A woman in a white sari with red border and beaded necklace stands at right. Gold decorative panels and a red-lit backdrop are behind them. Swamiji candidate with distinctive turban, long-style hair, ornate beaded necklaces and saffron clothing; appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), giving blessing to a devotee.2015-09-06October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesJune 21 20152015-06-21A seated teacher in an orange-red turban and orange-and-saffron robe, with a thick gold-and-brown bead necklace, rests one hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti who holds his palms together in namaskar. The teacher holds a folded paper in the other hand. Behind them, a gold lion-headed armrest and red cushions of a throne are visible, and a few people in white and orange garments stand in the background beside a tall brass staff. The white-garbed devotee receives a blessing touch on the forehead.2015-06-21January 31 20162016-01-31October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a ritual blessing at an indoor event. A seated figure in a rust-orange turban with a white and yellow flower crown, long dark hair, a red-orange shawl draped over the shoulder and a white flower garland with red flowers extends a hand toward the forehead of a kneeling elderly man with white hair and a white beard. He wears white clothes with an orange shawl and holds a red flower and fruit. A golden staff or ceremonial rod stands beside them. Behind them, women in cream and gold saris, one with a rudraksha mala, stand watching, and a red curtain and a pedestal fan are visible. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, a turban, orange clothing and a garland, matching the appearance cues of a person; the identification is uncertain and should be treated accordingly.2016-04-10