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A photograph of an ashram blessing scene in front of a backdrop of green potted plants, a purple cloth hanging, and rocks on green turf. A figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, with a beaded tan necklace and bangle, sits on the left and places a hand on the head of a young boy in a red top and red-and-grey trousers, whose eyes are closed. A man in a maroon polo shirt and glasses kneels on the right, watching. Behind them, two women in white saris with brown borders stand, one wearing a long rudraksha mala. In the foreground a wooden tray holds bananas, sweets and rudraksha beads. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the seated blessing figure is described by role only.

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February 23 20152015-02-23A photograph of a blessing ritual. A figure in an orange-red turban and matching orange-red robe, with a beaded rudraksha-style mala across the chest and gold armlets, places one hand on the crown of a seated boy's head and the other on his shoulder. The boy wears a red long-sleeved top and red and grey track pants, sitting with eyes closed on a small grass mat. A man in a red polo shirt and khaki trousers kneels nearby with hands folded, watching. Behind them are potted plants, rounded rocks, and a tray of bananas, apples and rudraksha beads. In the background, women in white and cream saris with red borders stand near a purple drape and gold-coloured decorations.2015-02-23January 04 20152015-01-04February 22 20152015-02-22A seated man in a maroon turban, saffron-brown robe and a multicoloured garland of white jasmine with red and green flowers places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and glasses, who holds a bunch of yellow bananas in his hands. A brass tray with bananas and rudraksha beads lies in front. Behind them, a standing woman in white garments wears a brown beaded necklace and rudraksha mala, and potted green plants fill the background. The turbaned man appears to be a person, given the turban, saffron-brown robe and garland, and he is performing a blessing gesture during a ritual pada-style offering.2015-03-11 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-red turban and matching orange-red robe sits on a cushion at left, wearing a brown bead necklace and layered bead bracelets on his upper arm and wrist, and smiling as he gestures toward a wooden tray. The tray holds ripe bananas, gold-coloured ritual objects, rudraksha beads and small foil-wrapped packets. Beside him a bald man in white kneels and reaches toward the tray, a rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind them, women in white dresses wear long rudraksha mala necklaces and green bangles, and stand with hands folded. Potted green plants and a purple cloth frame the setting. The seated figure's appearance, with a turban, orange robe and bead adornments, is consistent with the candidate a person, seated as the presiding figure among the devotees.2015-02-23A photograph of a satsang setting where a figure in an orange-red turban and matching orange-red robe, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and orange-red beaded armlets, extends both hands to a man in a white collared shirt who holds a bunch of bananas and kneels or leans forward to receive. Behind them, two standing people in white clothing with rudraksha malas and red-orange scarves watch, and green potted plants, a purple draped cloth and a tray of bananas and sweets are visible. The turban-wearing figure has long swept-back hair and ornate adornments consistent with the page's reference to a person, so this is an appearance-based probable candidate seated in person.2015-02-23February 23 20152015-02-23A photograph of a satsang setting with a seated man in orange-red robes and a large rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, reaching out to place his hand on the head of a young boy in a yellow t-shirt who holds up his palm. Behind a low arrangement of green plants, oranges, rudraksha beads and a tray of offerings, a woman in white with a tilak and rudraksha mala watches, another woman with a tilak stands nearby, and a woman in white clothes stands at the right edge. The man's bare shoulder and the golden ornate backdrop suggest a dais or throne area. a person: the seated figure wears a long rudraksha mala and orange-red robes consistent with the page's reference to a person; the identification is appearance-based and uncertain. Other figures are devotees.2015-02-19A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a rudraksha mala and bronze-coloured bangles, raises a hand to touch the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a mala around his neck, who holds a ripe banana in cupped hands. Behind them, standing people in white and teal garments hold a red tray with eyeglasses. Trays of bananas, rudraksha beads and sweets sit on the floor amid potted plants and a stone vessel. Overlaid copyright text appears at the lower right.2015-02-23A seated man in an orange turban, saffron-and-gold draped garment and brown rudraksha mala touches the forehead of a young boy in white with an orange shawl. The man sits on a gold-trimmed red throne-like seat. Behind them an adult in white with an orange shawl and a woman with a red tilak watch. A framed deity image with flowers stands in the background. The man appears to be a probable Swamiji, based on his orange turban, rudraksha mala and saffron garments, and is shown in person, performing a blessing.2015-07-13A smiling person in a rust-orange turban and orange-red robe sits cross-legged, with rudraksha mala beads around the neck and gold-toned arm bands, touching a tray of bananas and offerings. Behind, potted green plants and rocks decorate the stage, with a purple drape. Two women in white saris with brown-beaded malas stand at right, and a man in white bends over at the lower right.2015-02-23