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A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red cloth draped over the shoulders, wearing a yellow and orange marigold garland and a peacock feather near the head, with a silver staff or trident-like rod beside them. The figure's right hand rests on the head of a young boy in a red T-shirt, who looks down while others watch. A gilded lion-headed seat or throne is in the foreground. Behind, a woman in white with an orange shawl and two other children observe. The figure has a long swept-back hair bun and distinctive ceremonial adornments, consistent with the page's reference to a person, a blessing or darshan moment. The figure shows a person appearance with a golden crown-like tilak on the forehead.

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A seated man in a rust-red wrap with bare shoulders and a yellow marigold garland sits on a throne-like seat beside a gilded lion-headed armrest. He lays his right hand on the head of a curly-haired young boy in a teal t-shirt who kneels in front of him. Behind them a woman in white with a orange forehead mark and other people in red-orange robes are present, and a silver staff stands upright near the seat.2014-05-14A seated man in an orange-red robe with a yellow-marigold garland and yellow tilak on his forehead rests his right hand on the head of a young boy in white kurta. Beside him a gilded lion-headed throne armrest and a silver staff stand out. Behind them a woman in white and another in orange-red attire, plus children in white and orange, watch the blessing in a wood-panelled room. A pada puja style blessing scene appears to be taking place. The seated figure shows long hair pulled into a knot and distinctive orange-red and saffron clothing, giving a probable Swamiji (probable) appearance at the throne, with the lion armrest and marigold garland as cues.2014-05-14A photograph of a seated figure with a pink floral garland, white forehead markings and a reddish-brown wrap, placing one hand on the crown of a young boy kneeling in front of him in an orange-yellow garment with hands folded. A golden animal-head ornament and a tall silver staff stand near. Behind them a smiling woman in white with a red bindi watches, and another person in yellow stands at right. The setting is a warmly lit hall with cream-coloured walls. The seated figure's hair is pulled back, but his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2014-05-25A seated man with long dark hair in a bun, wearing a yellow and orange flower garland, a red-orange cloth and a bare upper body, places his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed young boy in an orange robe who sits with palms raised. A tall silver staff stands between them, and a golden cobra-hooded object lies at the lower left. A peacock-feather fan and a red cushion appear nearby. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands in a wood-panelled hall. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a garland, and bare-chested ceremonial dress with saffron cloth, consistent with the page caption, so this is an in-person blessing ritual.2014-05-14May 14 20142014-05-14May 14 20142014-05-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas blesses a small boy in a white t-shirt by placing his right hand on the child's head during darshan. He sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden serpent-headed armrest, a silver staff with a peacock-feather fan resting beside him. To the right, a woman in white clothes wears a long rudraksha mala and holds her hands together in greeting. Behind them are gold and red decorations, a framed textile on the wall and a red-and-gold chair. The a person candidate has a tilak, sits on a throne and wears saffron with rudraksha malas, but his face and appearance are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this is marked unsure.2014-05-12May 09 20142014-05-09May 13 20142014-05-13May 05 20142014-05-05May 14 20142014-05-14May 14 20142014-05-14