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A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne performs a ritual blessing. He wears a brown turban with a jewelled ornament, a brown robe, a thick pink-and-brown flower garland, rudraksha malas, gold necklaces and rudraksha armlets. He holds a fresh green mango-leaf bundle raised in one hand and a yellow coconut in the other, eyes closed and smiling, with water droplets visible in the air. Swamiji (probable) appears in person; the cues are the long swept-back hair, the turban, saffron-brown ceremonial clothing and rudraksha malas with gold ornaments. Behind him is a gold-embossed throne back and a draped canopy.

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Photograph of a seated bearded man in a brown turban with a jewelled ornament, wearing brown robes, a long pink and white flower garland, layered gold chains and rudraksha beads, and a gold pendant. He is smiling with eyes lowered while holding a round yellow fruit or coconut in one hand and raising a bunch of green leaves in the other. He sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved backrest, and a gold-clad ritual object appears at the left edge. A probable Swamiji appearance with distinctive turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on a throne during a ritual offering.2016-12-07A seated man in a brown turban with a jeweled ornament and a rudraksha-bead and gold necklace, wearing a brown shawl and brown dhoti, holds a yellow-wrapped coconut in one hand and raises a bunch of green leaves in the other, as in a ritual sprinkling. A long garland of pink flowers hangs across his chest. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with a maroon cushion. A white-clad figure is partially visible at the left edge.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07 +1 copiesA seated man on a gold-and-red throne is being sprinkled with water from a green leafy branch held aloft by a second person at left. He wears a rust-brown turban with a jewelled ornament, a rust-brown wrap, a dense pink flower garland over long rudraksha malas, gold chain necklaces, rudraksha bracelets and a gold armlet. He holds a yellow fruit in his lap and has eyes closed and a smile. At lower left a white cloth-covered tray with a yellow-stained offering and a brass item sits beside an attendant's hand. A gold-embossed chair back and a pink-violet tent ceiling form the background. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the turban, long hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces; he is present in person.2016-12-07A seated man on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions receives a ritual offering. He wears a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, a brown robe, a leopard-print undershirt, and layered pink flower garlands with rudraksha beads over his chest. A gold pendant and armlets are visible, and a red tilak marks his forehead. An attendant on the left holds a bundle of green mango leaves over a white cloth-covered brass vessel with a banana-leaf wrap, appearing to perform a kalasha-style purification. Another attendant in orange sits behind. The setting is a tented hall with hanging lamps. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair under a turban, saffron-brown ornate clothing, rudraksha malas and a ceremonial gold necklace.2016-12-07A seated man in a brown turban with a jeweled ornament and a full dark beard sits on a gold-carved red throne. He wears a brown dhoti and shawl, layered rudraksha and gold necklaces, a pink-and-white flower garland, and gold-and-rudraksha armlets. He raises a bunch of green leaves with one hand, as if sprinkling water, and holds a yellow-wrapped coconut in the other, eyes closed and smiling. At the lower left, a white vessel with yellow and red-bordered cloth sits beside him. Ceremonial.2016-12-07A seated man in a rust-brown turban with a jewelled ornament and a red-brown robe is sprinkling water with a bunch of green leaves, eyes closed and smiling. He wears a pink and white flower garland, rudraksha beads, gold chains and a gold pendant, and holds a yellow fruit or ball in his other hand. Behind him a gold-carved throne stands, and at left a man in grey holds a metal vessel beside a white cloth with a red-bordered edge. The water spray is visible in the air.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A seated man in a rust-brown robe and draped brown shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, eyes closed and smiling. He wears a long pink and white flower garland, a heavy gold chain, and a tilak on his forehead, and holds a silver trident aloft in his raised right hand. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him are a gold repoussé backrest and red drapery. In the lower right, a blurred orange cloth and white wrapped object sit in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, a saffron-toned robe, ornate gold chain and garland cues, and is seated on a throne holding a trident.2017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09