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A seated long-haired man in a rust-red garment with a shawl and beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne, his right hand raised in blessing over the head of a young boy. The boy wears a saffron-yellow dhoti-style garment with a gold border, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and bangles, and has sacred markings on his forehead. Behind them a woman in a white blouse and red sash with a mala stands smiling, and tall golden deity murti with heavy garlands and a flowering plant stand in the background. The scene reads as an informal blessing or darshan moment in a temple-like hall.

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December 26 20142014-12-26A seated man in long dark hair and a rust-orange robe with a brown rudraksha mala raises his right hand to the head of a bare-chested boy in an orange cloth and rudraksha beads, who sits with palms joined in anjali. A gilded ornate throne back stands at left. Behind them, gold necklaces hang on deity murtis draped in garlands, and a seated woman in white with magenta drapery sits in the background. The scene resembles a blessing during darshan with an orange-saffron sannyasi presence, with the seated man showing distinctive long swept-back hair, rust-orange robes, and a rudraksha mala, a person depiction without firm identification.2014-12-28A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair wearing a rust-red shawl and a rudraksha mala, raising his right hand to touch the forehead of a young boy in an bright orange kurta with a dark rudraksha necklace. A smiling young woman in a white top and red shawl sits to the right. Behind them are gold-embroidered garlands and draped fabrics in purple and gold, and a golden ornate chair back is on the left. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on his long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and rust-red robe, and the scene suggests a blessing (darshan) in a ceremonial setting.2014-12-28A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-red garment, a dark rudraksha mala and a long tan-and-brown ornamental shawl, applies white vibhuti to the forehead of a young person in an orange kurta with a rudraksha mala and a shaved head. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne-like chair with a peetha-style back in front of a backdrop of green foliage and garlands, with a tall white staff nearby and a brass plate of offerings. Another person in a white garment with a red shawl is visible at the right edge. The figure with long hair and distinctive adornments matches the a person appearance cues and is applying blessing marks as the presiding teacher during darshan.2014-12-26A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a rust-red garment, a leopard-print cloth around his waist and a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder. He sits on an ornate gold throne and extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a young boy in an orange-yellow dhoti-style garment with a beaded rudraksha necklace and a rudraksha armband. A silver trident stands beside them, with a kalasha and flower offerings nearby. Behind, a man in white stands near draped gold and maroon fabrics and garlands of gold beads. The setting is a decorated altar area with green plants. The seated man matches the probable Swamiji cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gold throne; he is blessing the boy in a darshan-style gesture.2014-12-26A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-red wrap and a long brown-and-beige rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed young boy in an orange-yellow dhoti, gold-edged shawl and a red rudraksha mala. The boy kneels with palms pressed together, eyes closed, while the seated man smiles. Behind them stands an ornate golden throne with floral carving, and a tall silver staff rises beside it. Blurred figures in orange and red garments, gold garlands and a flower arrangement fill the background. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment during a ceremony.2014-12-28December 24 20142014-12-24December 28 20142014-12-28A seated man with long swept-back hair, a rust-red shawl and a brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder touches the forehead of a young boy in an orange kurta and rudraksha mala who stands with palms joined in namaskar. Behind them a gold-embossed throne panel and garlands of gold necklaces hang against a backdrop of magenta silk. Appearance-based label: a person, giving blessing to the boy; a second adult in white clothing stands at the right edge.2014-12-28December 26 20142014-12-26December 28 20142014-12-28December 28 20142014-12-28