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A seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange-red draped cloth and a leopard-print lower wrap, wearing a white flower garland and gold ornaments, holds a sheet of paper in one hand while placing the other palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A woman in a red-orange sari with a gold border and a long beaded rudraksha mala stands behind, and a person in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands at right. Red drapes hang behind, and a red carpet runs across the floor. The gesture appears to be a blessing or initiation moment. a person: the seated figure has a turban, orange-red clothing, ornate gold necklace and garland cues, with an appearance-based candidate label only.

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A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron-red garment, with a white jasmine garland and rudraksha beads on the arms and neck, extends a hand to bless the bowed head of a man in a blue-and-white striped polo shirt who kneels holding bananas. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha mala stands beside a standing woman in a peach sari, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. The seated figure wears a leopard-print cloth, and the scene reads as a blessing or diksha moment during satsang.2014-04-28April 28 20142014-04-28A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and bare-shouldered orange top, wearing a white jasmine garland with rudraksha beads and rudraksha bracelets on the upper arm and wrist, and a leopard-print lower garment, placing a hand on the head of a man bowing low in a cream shirt. Behind them a woman in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands beside a gold-coloured ornament and a red velvet curtain, and a woman in a white sari with black dot pattern stands at right. Gold-toned seating and red cushions frame the scene. The figure's appearance matches a person by his distinctive orange turban, rudraksha mala and bare-shouldered orange garb, while a bowing devotee receives the blessing.2014-04-28April 28 20142014-04-28A seated man in a rust-red shawl and leopard-print lower cloth, wearing a garland of white flowers with blue and yellow beads and rudraksha bracelets, places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who is bowed low before him. He holds a folded paper in his other hand. Behind them, two women in orange saris stand watching; one wears a long rudraksha mala and a vibhuti mark, the other has arms folded. Red velvet draping and a gold object appear at the left edge. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. a person is seated centrally, identified by his rust-red shawl, rudraksha bracelets and flower garland.2014-04-27A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, rust-orange robe with a gold-bordered sash and heavy gold and beaded necklaces places one hand on the head of a kneeling woman in a white and black floral top with a dark shawl. The seated figure holds a folded white paper in the other hand. Behind them a bald man with a yellow-and-white forehead mark, wearing wire-rimmed glasses and an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, looks on. Two women in white saris with rudraksha malas stand at the back beside a gold throne and a brass oil lamp on a red cloth. The scene suggests a blessing being given to a devotee.2015-10-12A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and draped rust-orange cloth, wearing a leopard-print lower garment, a multi-coloured marigold garland and a rust-orange beaded bracelet, places a hand on the head of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt who bows with folded hands and holds a folded paper. Behind them a woman in white with an orange shawl and a second woman in orange with a rudraksha mala stand near a golden throne-like structure and red upholstered seating. The seated figure appears to be the presiding guru, with the bowing man receiving blessing. a person cues: rust-orange turban, rust-orange draped cloth and garland on the seated figure, consistent with the page's a person reference.2014-04-10A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange wrap and a large black turban-style head covering, wearing a multicolour beaded garland in red, blue and white, gold chains and a gold pendant. He rests his right hand on the bald head of a man in a white garment with a white sacred thread, who bows forward toward him. A gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a gold deity murti are behind them, and a woman in a white sari stands at the right edge.2016-02-24A seated figure in an orange-red turban and a garland of white flowers and rudraksha beads, wearing bangles and a leopard-print cloth, holds a sheet of paper and reaches toward a kneeling man in a brown striped shirt who extends his hands. A woman in an orange-red sari with gold border and rudraksha mala stands behind, with a gold kalasha-like vessel beside the seated figure. Several women in white and blue stand in the background, and a red carpet and red drape frame the scene. a person appears as the seated figure with turban, rudraksha garland and leopard cloth; the kneeling man is a devotee receiving instruction.2014-04-28A seated figure in a maroon turban and maroon robe, with a gold armband, red-beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt, blessing him. Behind them a woman in orange with glasses and a beaded necklace stands with hands together, and another woman in maroon and dark beads stands at the right beside an air conditioning unit. A golden throne with a red cushion and gold carvings is at left, with orange offerings visible near the kneeling man's hands. a person: the seated figure wears a maroon turban, layered beaded malas and a gold armband on a red-cushioned golden throne, which fits the page's account of a person giving blessing. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving darshan.2015-06-18June 01 20142014-06-01A seated figure in a red-orange turban with a silver emblem and rudraksha beads on the arms and neck blesses a bowed man with hands pressed together in namaskar, his palm resting on the man's head. The blessing figure wears a leopard-print cloth and a gold-ornamented belt, sitting on a red upholstered seat near a gold carved armrest. Behind them a woman in an orange sari stands with her hand near her chin, and another woman in white with an orange shawl and gold-trimmed bag watches. Maroon drapes and an air conditioner are in the background. Swamiji (probable) appears as the blessing figure, identified by the red turban, rudraksha malas and ornate gold setting, though appearance is only partly confirmed.2014-04-10