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A photograph of a seated robed figure in saffron-orange clothing and a thick orange-and-yellow marigold garland with green leaves, extending a hand to rest on the head of a young boy in a blue shirt and rust-orange shawl with a rudraksha mala. The boy stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. A silver staff and a golden ornamental object sit in the foreground, with a pastel stage backdrop of stylised architecture and red and white draped figures behind. The scene suggests a blessing given to a young devotee. Several other people in red and white attire are partly visible at the edges. The figure seated in orange and garlanded with marigolds is marked a person from cues including the saffron clothing, ornate marigold garland and rudraksha mala, but the face is not used for identification.

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May 13 20142014-05-13May 07 20142014-05-07May 07 20142014-05-07May 17 20142014-05-17May 17 20142014-05-17May 14 20142014-05-14A photograph of a seated man in red-and-maroon robes, with a horizontal white vibhuti mark on his forehead and wearing white and multicolour flower garlands with rudraksha beads. He leans forward and places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in an orange robe with rudraksha mala, who wears glasses and holds his hands together in respect. A tall silver staff stands beside them, and a gold-and-red throne sits behind. A woman in white with a beaded necklace watches on the right. Gold lion-head armrests frame the foreground. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2014-05-13A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, bare-chested with an orange-and-red shawl, wears a long garland of pink roses and green leaves and has white sandalwood paste on the forehead. He places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, who wears glasses and stands before a tall silver trident. A gold lion-faced armrest and red tiger-striped cushions frame the scene; a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a saffron-coloured shawl watches at right. Background banners show a large framed photograph. A blessing or diksha-style touch on the head, in a satsang setting.2014-05-11A 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 a saffron-red robe with a garland of white and yellow flowers and rudraksha beads places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a pink t-shirt and dark pants, who bows his head forward. The man has a white tilak on his forehead and hair tied back. Behind him stand a tall silver trident and gold ceremonial seats with red cushions. A woman in white with a beaded necklace stands at the right edge. A gilded lion-headed armrest and a framed painting appear in the background.2014-05-13A seated man with swept-back dark hair, a white vertical forehead mark, and a multi-strand garland of white flowers, red and yellow blossoms and rudraksha beads over bare shoulders and a rust-red cloth blesses a young boy in a teal and blue checkered shirt. He rests his right hand on the boy's head while the boy stands with palms joined in namaskar. A gilded lion-head armrest and a silver staff stand beside them, with a red and gold throne behind. Two other partly visible people sit at the right edge.2014-05-13A 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.2014-05-14