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A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and long swept-back dark hair sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved backing, extending his right hand to press the forehead of a young boy in a white shirt and red-and-white scarf who bows before him. Behind them stand a potted green plant, red drapery and seated devotees, one woman in a red sari. The setting is a red-draped ceremonial stage. a person: the seated man wears saffron clothing, a mala and long hair, and gives the blessing as the central figure.

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September 09 20142014-09-09May 14 20132013-05-14A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair in a rust-red robe and brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder, raising his right hand to bless the head of a standing man in white kurta and a red-and-brown rudraksha shawl who presses his palms together in greeting. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest. Behind them, a golden trident stands upright, with garlanded deity murtis, gold necklaces, red and green drapes, and white lilies in the background. A woman with a red-marked forehead is partly visible at the right edge. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by his long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne seating, and the page indicates his presence at this event. The blessing is a darshan exchange with a devotee.2014-12-28May 06 20162016-05-06A seated man in an ornate gilded throne with red cushions places his right hand on the head of a standing devotee in a pale turquoise kurta with a beaded necklace and a cord around the neck. The seated figure wears a rust-orange robe, long dreadlocked black hair, a thick rudraksha-style mala necklace, and a bracelet; the devotee raises both hands in receptive gesture. Green foliage and flower offerings sit beside the throne, with a red backdrop behind. a person is the seated figure on the throne in orange robes with long dreadlocks and rudraksha mala, giving blessing to the devotee.2016-05-06July 24 20142014-07-24December 16 20132013-12-16A seated man with long dark hair swept back in a bun, bare-chested under an orange-red shawl, wearing a multi-row rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The man sits on a red cushioned seat beside a gold lion-form armrest and a silver staff-like ceremonial rod; a peacock-feather fan is at left. The boy kneels with palms raised toward the man. Behind them are a framed picture on a wall and a blue-carpeted stage with a gilded chair. a person: long swept-back hair, bare-chested orange-red shawl and rudraksha mala, seated in a throne-like chair while blessing the boy, consistent with a darshan blessing.2014-05-12October 25 20152015-10-25January 02 20142014-01-02A seated man in an orange-red robe with a gold-beaded mala and a white tilak on his forehead reaches out to touch the forehead of a woman in a white top with an orange-and-red shawl. He holds a small white paper or cloth in his other hand. Beside him is a gold-and-silver ceremonial staff with a coiled cobra, a peacock-feather fan, and a gold lion-headed seat, against red drapery. Behind the woman, an elderly woman in white with an orange shawl sits with her eyes closed. a person cue is the saffron robe and beaded mala, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2014-07-25May 14 20132013-05-14