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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a warmly lit hall. A figure in a red-maroon turban decorated with green leaves and an orange-red shawl, wearing a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, reaches out to place a hand on the head of a small girl in a white t-shirt with a pink-and-white print and pink skirt. Behind them, several women in white and red-orange saris wear garlands and gold necklaces, and a child and a few others look on. A pink cloth and flowers appear at left, with a gold staff at top left. The atmosphere is devotional.

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A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe with gold-toned ornate necklaces and a red wristband leans forward on a red and gold ornate throne, extending his right arm to touch the head of a young girl in a white top with a red-and-white shawl. Behind her, a priest in orange-red robes and a white forehead band stands beside a shaved-headed attendant, and a row of children in white uniforms with red shawls waits in a hall with orange draping and ceiling fans. The scene reads as a blessing given during a ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron turban, orange robes and ornate gold necklaces on a throne, a presentation consistent with the page's attribution.2015-07-20July 02 20152015-07-02A photograph of a ritual blessing indoors with warm pink-red lighting. A man in a red turban and red-and-orange saffron robe, bare-shouldered with a rudraksha mala, extends both hands to press his palms onto the forehead of a bare-chested man in a white dhoti-style cloth with a red rudraksha mala, who stands with hands folded in namaste. Behind them, several people in white and red garments, some wearing flower garlands, stand watching; a woman in a white sari with a long braid is at the right edge. A golden vessel and red flowers sit at the lower left. The scene reads as a blessing or initiation ceremony.2015-09-14May 05 20142014-05-05A seated person in an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap, wearing a long red-and-white beaded garland and gold bangles, leans forward with both hands lifting a pink and gold kalasha-like pot over the head of a small girl in a purple dress with gold trim. A woman in a white and gold sari with a beaded necklace smiles behind the girl, and another woman in an orange and gold sari with a rudraksha mala stands to the right. A red velvet chair, an orange towel and a tray of wrapped sweets sit in the foreground, with a wall air conditioner and red curtains in the background. The seated person has long hair swept back and an ornate gold necklace, consistent with the a person appearance cues while the girl receives the blessing.2013-05-28A photo of a seated figure on an ornate brown leather throne, wearing an orange-red turban with a silver emblem, an orange-red robe with gold border, a multi-strand gold necklace with a large gold pendant, gold bangles and a rudraksha-style mala, and a lapel microphone. Their right arm extends to rest a hand on the head of a young girl in a red-orange shawl with a gold border, who sits close in front. Blurred seated devotees in red and white clothing fill the background. Probable Swamiji cues: turban and saffron/orange robe with ornate gold necklaces, seated on a throne during a satsang-style gathering.2015-07-12A man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange shawl, with a long red-brown beaded mala around his neck, stands at left with his right hand raised, placing his palm on the forehead of a seated man in white clothes with a gold-bordered cloth over his shoulder and a red-brown mala. Several people in white and saffron garments stand or kneel behind them, and a golden throne-like seat edged with red cushions is at left. A child stands at upper right, and a smiling person in a red turban is at right. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment during a ceremony, with the turbaned figure's appearance matching the page's a person reference only partly, so identity is uncertain.2015-09-14A seated man in a red turban and bare-chested orange-and-yellow robe with a beaded gold-toned necklace reaches out to place an orange-red shawl with a dark geometric pattern onto the shoulders of a young boy in a white shirt with a dark beaded mala around his neck. The man smiles warmly, holding the shawl at the boy's chest. Behind them, seated devotees in white and orange clothing watch, including a woman in a yellow garment and a woman with glasses. A brown curtain and purple-patterned panels form the backdrop, with gold tinsel at the upper left. The scene appears to be a satsang gathering in an indoor hall.2015-07-02September 14 20152015-09-14A seated figure with long dark hair in a swept-back style wears an orange-brown wrap and a red flower garland, placing a pink and gold cloth head covering on a young boy's head. The boy wears a white T-shirt with a red and blue Superman-style emblem and dark shorts. Behind them, women in orange saris with dark beaded malas and a woman in a green-and-white sari watch. A small red-and-gold woven item is on a cushion, and a white ceiling fan and cabinet are in the background.2013-05-28A photograph of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a tall saffron turban, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold beaded necklaces, extending his right hand in blessing over the head of a small child. He stands at a table with fruit and sweets in a tray. A young girl in a teal top, a woman in a purple top and a woman in a patterned sari stand nearby, and a bald man in a white dhoti with pink border stands at right. Additional people in the background include an older man in white. Blessing of children at a gathering.2011-09-09July 03 20152015-07-03