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A 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.

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May 24 20162016-05-24April 15 20182018-04-15A 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.2016-05-06May 12 20142014-05-12May 06 20162016-05-06September 09 20142014-09-09June 29 20162016-06-29A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown shawl and a rudraksha mala, smiles broadly while placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white ritual dress with orange borders and a green delegate lanyard. A red throne with ornate gold carved panels stands behind the seated figure, with a microphone stand at right. Behind them, several devotees in white and red garments wear garlands and watch, and a green plant stands between them. The appearance of the seated figure, with distinctive long hair, orange garb and rudraksha mala beside a throne, matches the page's Swamiji claim, so this is a probable in-person presence giving a blessing or initiation.2016-05-06A seated person in an orange-red turban and orange-gold robe, wearing a rudraksha mala, places a hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed man in a white t-shirt and orange shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them is an ornate gold throne against a red draped backdrop, and a photographer with a camera stands at right. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment.2015-10-25A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange and gold wrap, wearing a long brown beaded mala necklace and an armlet, reaches out to touch the forehead of a kneeling man with short dark hair. The kneeling man wears a white shirt and an orange scarf printed with script, and his hands are pressed together in anjali. Behind them is a deep red drape and a gold ornate throne back. The gesture resembles a blessing or darshan. a person appears to be the seated figure, identified by the turban, distinctive mala and ornate gold throne cues.2015-10-25May 03 20142014-05-03A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red shawl over his shoulders, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a younger man with short hair who wears a white t-shirt and an orange-red striped shawl with a rudraksha bracelet on his wrist. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne-like chair with carved detailing. Behind them stands a golden kalasha-like vessel and a large decorated deity murti in red and gold garments, with green foliage, fairy lights and a silver staff. The gesture looks like a blessing or darshan exchange during a ritual gathering. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with the long hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklace as cues, seated on the gold throne.2014-12-24