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A seated figure in a red-orange turban and bare-chested orange-and-gold draped cloth, wearing beaded coral-coloured bracelets and a beaded necklace, extends his right hand onto the head of a young boy in a black-and-green striped shirt who kneels before him. The boy's eyes are closed. Behind them a woman in white with a saffron shawl and rudraksha-style beaded mala smiles, and a child in a blue shirt stands nearby. The background is a gold-toned lattice screen with a golden deity murti.

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A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe with a gold-edged sash and a beaded gold necklace places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a pale yellow t-shirt and red thread around his neck, who bows his head. The seated man wears red and gold bangles and has a white horizontal mark on his forehead. Behind them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a forehead mark watches. The background is ornate gold lattice panelling with a gold object on a red cushion beside the seated man.2015-08-26A photograph of an initiation moment in a gold-decorated hall. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange and gold-bordered robe and a long beaded necklace; he raises his right hand to place it on the head of a kneeling man with short dark hair, wearing a grey-green collared shirt and an orange-red rudraksha mala, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. Behind them a woman in a white garment with a tilak and a second woman in pink stand by, and a small child in a blue shirt is visible at the right edge. The background has gold-toned carved lattice panels and a golden figure at left.2015-08-26A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-gold robe, wearing a heavy gold-toned bead necklace and beaded bracelets, reaches out to rest his hand on the head of a small boy in a white shirt with green trim. The boy looks down, and a woman in white with a brown-beaded necklace and a forehead mark stands behind him, smiling. A shaved-headed man with glasses sits in the lower left foreground, with a white tilak mark on his forehead. The seat is red velvet, and the background is ornate gold-carved wooden lattice panels with a gilded carved armrest beside the seat. This appears to be a blessing moment during satsang, with the boy receiving a touch on the head.2015-08-26A photo of a satsang or initiation moment inside a gold-decorated hall. A seated man in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe with gold border, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace extends his right arm to rest his hand on the head of a young boy kneeling before him. The boy, in an orange-and-white t-shirt with folded hands, looks up attentively. Behind them stand women in pink and white saris, and a gold-latticed screen with ornate carvings forms the backdrop on a red carpet.2015-08-26A photograph in a gold-decorated hall of a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-gold robe, with ornate gold necklaces and coral bangles, placing his right hand on the head of a young boy in a blue and white striped t-shirt who bows his head before him. Behind them stands a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a sandal-paste mark on her forehead, and a golden deity murti and carved gold lattice panels fill the background. The seated man's hair is covered by the turban and his forehead bears white paste, consistent with a blessing or initiation moment. Appearance cues are suggestive but uncertain, so he is described by role only.2015-08-26A seated man in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-orange robe with gold trim blesses a young boy in a blue and red checked shirt who kneels with palms pressed together. The man, bare-shouldered, wears coral-red bangles and a long coral-beaded necklace and places his hand on the boy's head. Behind him is an ornate golden wooden lattice screen and a red carpeted seat. On the right, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark watches. Another woman is partly visible behind. Several people are visible, so the scene shows a blessing or initiation moment. a person appearance cues include the orange turban and saffron robe with a bare-shouldered presentation, and he is performing the blessing.2015-08-26A seated man in an orange-red turban and red-gold robe, with a heavy gold chain and gold-beaded armband, places his right hand on the head of a man in a teal t-shirt who bends forward in reverence. Behind them stand women in white and pink, one with a black bead mala and tilak, against a golden lattice wall with ornate carved pillars at left. A satsang or initiation-style blessing is visible. a person (appearance cues: orange-red turban, gold ornate jewellery and saffron-gold robe) is seated, giving a head blessing to a devotee.2015-08-26August 26th 20152015-08-26August 26th 20152015-08-26A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a gilded backrest, wearing multiple strands of gold beaded necklaces and a gold pendant. A small boy in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar while the seated man touches the boy's head. Another child in white with a red forehead mark is partly visible at lower right, and an attendant in orange cloth stands at the right edge. A gold lamp stand appears at upper left. Swamiji (probable) cues: orange turban, saffron robes and gold ornaments, seated on a throne.2015-11-11A seated man in a maroon and gold robe with a gold-bordered cloth and a heavy beaded gold-toned necklace places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a turquoise shirt and yellow watch. The man has a white tilak on his forehead and a bare upper arm. Behind them stand gold-toned ornate decorations, a red-cushioned seat, brass lamps and a small girl in a white top with star prints, with a braid, watching. The scene appears to be a blessing given during a darshan setting.2015-08-23December 28 20142014-12-28