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A seated man in rust-red ochre robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on a gilded brown leather throne with golden lion-head armrests, wearing a gold pendant necklace and a red tilak on his forehead. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti stands before him with his palms pressed together, the devotee's hands raised above the seated man's head in blessing gesture while a tall silver ceremonial staff stands at left. Blurred crowd of people in orange, pink and blue saris and white clothing fills the background of an outdoor event. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, ochre robes, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and sits on a throne, as the page indicates a person attended this event.

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May 16 20162016-05-16May 16 20162016-05-16May 16 20162016-05-16A photograph of an outdoor initiation at the Kumbh Mela. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-red shawl, a long ornate gold necklace, and a thick brown rudraksha mala, stands on a raised platform and extends his right hand to rest on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white garment, an orange-and-saffron scarf printed with text, and white ash marks on the forehead, and holds his palms together. A tall silver and gold ceremonial staff stands behind them. Crowds in saffron and white clothing fill the background, and a golden lion-shaped object sits at the lower right. The man is a probable Swamiji by his long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and red-brown clothing, performing a blessing on the kneeling devotee.2016-05-16A photograph of a healing or initiation moment at an outdoor gathering. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, a heavy gold necklace and a rust-red wrap stands at right, placing his right palm on the crown of a seated man's head. The seated man wears a white shirt and has his eyes closed while his face tilts upward. In the background, people in white and orange clothing fill the crowd, a gold ornament sits at the lower right, and a black electronic keyboard unit stands on a table. Gold and silver ceremonial poles frame the scene.2016-05-16July 17 20162016-07-17September 02 20152015-09-02A photograph of a darshan blessing in a temple-style hall. A woman in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a sindoor mark on her forehead reaches out to place her hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl. Behind them stand golden lion-headed pillar ornaments and a silver staff, with a peacock-feather fan at left. A framed painting hangs on the wall. Only a partial figure is visible at the right edge.2014-05-12A seated man with hair in a bun and a brown-orange shawl draped over his shoulder wears a heavy gold bead necklace and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a red-and-white beaded lanyard. A white projection screen and green plants are behind them, and gold cushions and a red chair appear at the left. The gesture appears to be a blessing in a hall setting, consistent with a padapuja or darshan scene.2013-12-17January 04 20142014-01-04May 16 20162016-05-16July 17 20132013-07-17