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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a red bindi on his forehead, sitting before a golden ornate throne-back. He smiles with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him from behind is a devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl, palms raised toward him in namaskar. A silver trident and peacock-feather fan are visible at the edges, and red velvet drapes form the backdrop. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated and receiving devotees' greeting, with saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne as cues.

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A photograph of a seated man in orange-and-gold silk clothing and a shawl, wearing layered rudraksha mala necklaces and a white sandalwood forehead mark, leaning forward and touching the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta and a grey shawl. Behind them are golden deity murti and a golden kalasha-like vessel, a red cloth, and a wooden background.2014-01-07March 17 20142014-03-17May 13 20132013-05-13 +1 copiesMay 09 20142014-05-09A photograph of a seated figure with long swept-back hair, a white vertical tilaka on the forehead and an orange-saffron shawl, extending both hands in blessing toward a kneeling or bowing man in a white shirt with an orange-saffron sash. A tall silver ceremonial staff with a round finial stands between them, and a gilded object and peacock feather fan appear in the foreground. Behind them are a white wall-mounted air conditioner and wooden pillars with a red carpet. Appearance-based label: a person, with long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and tilaka, seated and giving blessings to a devotee, a man in a white shirt with an orange sash whose hands are raised in greeting. The scene reads as darshan.2014-08-30A photograph of two men facing each other with palms raised and nearly touching, a blessing or energy-transmission gesture. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a gold necklace of large beads over a rudraksha-style mala, and a rust-orange shawl sits on a golden throne before red drapery. On the left, a grey-haired man in a white kurta wears an orange shawl printed with script. A third man in white is partly visible at the far left edge.2016-07-17A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark, orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulder, and a long beaded garland of gold-toned beads sits on a red patterned cushioned throne with gold ornamental carvings. Facing him, a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl raises both hands in a blessing gesture near a silver ceremonial staff topped with a silver ornament. a person seated in darshan, with the attendant performing the blessing gesture; an ornate gold-trimmed red-and-gold throne and red curtain frame the scene.2014-08-31A seated figure in an orange-red cloth wrap with a long rudraksha mala and a white tilak on the forehead raises one hand while touching the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. The seated figure is adorned with long swept-back hair and sits beside gold lion-form ornaments and a peacock-feather fan, with a silver trident raised above. This appears to be a blessing or initiation moment, with the trident and the gold lion ornaments visible in the setting.2014-08-26August 26 20142014-08-26Indoor photograph of a seated figure in an orange and gold saffron-toned garment with a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, a white tripundra and red bindi on the forehead, raising one open palm toward a devotee. The figure sits on a red throne-like seat flanked by two golden lion-head armrests against a deep red velvet curtain. Facing him, a man in a white shirt with a wristwatch and a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds his palms together in a respectful gesture. A partly visible bald man in orange clothing with white forehead marks stands at the right edge. A wall-mounted air conditioner is visible in the background.2013-09-14A photograph of two men facing each other closely indoors, one raising his palm toward the other's palm in a blessing-like gesture. The man on the left wears an orange-red saffron robe draped over the body, a multi-strand rudraksha mala necklace, and a yellow-white tilak on his forehead; his hair is pulled back in a bun. The man on the right wears a white kurta and a blue lanyard. Behind them, golden and red decorative cushions or seats are visible, along with a patterned wall panel. a person appearance cue is present: saffron robe, rudraksha mala, and a sannyasi presentation, seated in a ceremonial setting, so the left figure is described as a person in the role of a seated giver of blessing.2014-01-12May 14 20132013-05-14