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A seated man in an orange-red saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala with a dark topknot places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling older man in white clothes and an orange-red shawl. The seated man has a tilak on his forehead. He sits on a red cushioned seat beside a gold lion-headed armrest and a peacock-feather fan. A tall silver-and-wood staff stands between them, and gilded throne-like furniture and a framed panel fill the background. Blessing-style darshan with a person depiction; the kneeling man wears a gold wristwatch and touches the seated man's arm.

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May 09 20142014-05-09May 09 20142014-05-09May 13 20142014-05-13May 05 20142014-05-05A photo of a seated figure in red-saffron robes, with white and red forehead markings, long dark hair pinned back, and a garland of white and yellow flowers over the shoulders, extending a hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling man. The man, wearing a white shirt and an orange-red shawl with a silver bracelet, has his palm raised in a gesture of reception. Behind them stand a tall silver staff or trident, gold lion-head armrests on a red throne, and a painted backdrop. The seated figure appears to be a person with saffron robes, a garland and ornate gold throne, though the face is partially turned. This appears to be a blessing or diksha moment in a ritual setting.2014-05-13May 09 20142014-05-09May 05 20142014-05-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, long dark hair gathered at the back and a large rudraksha mala draped over his chest, reaches out to press his palm against the forehead of a man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. A golden deity murti and a peacock-feather fan stand behind them, and a silver ceremonial lamp is visible above. a person is shown giving blessing to a devotee in what appears to be a ritual setting.2014-09-13A photograph of a seated man with short dark hair, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, and a garland of white and multicoloured flowers, wearing a bare chest with a red-and-orange cloth draped over his lap, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of an older man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl with a visitor badge. Behind them stands a silver trident-like staff, a gold-coloured lion-head ornament sits in the foreground, and a gold throne with red cushions and a framed picture are in the background. A second person in red shawl stands at the right edge. The seated figure has garlands and bare-chest ceremonial adornment consistent with the page's description of a senior guru, so the identity is appearance-based and uncertain.2014-05-13May 12 20142014-05-12A photograph of a seated man in a red-maroon shawl with a bare chest and gold beaded necklace reaching forward to touch the forehead of another man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl, who has his palms raised in receiving gesture. The seated man has long dark hair tied back, an orange tilak on his forehead, and smiles warmly. Golden ornate decor and a silver staff with a round medallion stand behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long hair swept back, an orange tilak and a gold beaded necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event, so this is an appearance-based candidate present in person.2014-08-02A seated figure in a red-orange robe with a long plaited rope of rudraksha-style beads, bare-shouldered, places both palms on the forehead of an older man with grey hair and a grey beard. The man wears a white shirt, an orange shawl and a pendant on a cord, and holds his hands raised in a gesture of receiving blessing. Behind them are gold-finished ornate seats and a red patterned floor rug in a hall. Appearance-based candidate present, role: the figure in orange with plaited beads giving forehead blessing; identity uncertain from appearance alone.2014-03-17