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A photograph of a seated man in a red-maroon robe with a long orange-and-white marigold garland and a pale wrap draped over the shoulder, sitting on an ornate gold throne with carved details. He smiles with eyes closed and his hand is raised over the head of a kneeling devotee in a white dhoti with an orange border and a red shawl; the devotee's hands are folded. A standing attendant in maroon-and-orange cloth with a red shawl and beaded armband stands at left. At right, a printed cutout portrait of a man in an orange turban and maroon robe with a rudraksha mala is visible. The central seated figure with long swept-back hair, ornate gold throne and marigold garland is a person candidate; the throne-seated figure with ornate adornments matches the page. A blessing scene with a devotee kneeling before a figure on a throne.

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A seated man in saffron-red robes and a marigold and white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in white dhoti and shawl with a red-orange shawl. A man in a red-gold robe with a red wrap stands at left beside the throne, and a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and red shawl stands at right beside a framed cutout portrait. The seated man has a person appearance, with a sweeping dark hairstyle, ceremonial garland and saffron-red robes; he is blessing the kneeling devotee, consistent with an initiation or blessing scene on a gold-carved peetha.2015-12-26September 28 20142014-09-28A seated bearded man with long dark hair wears a rust-red wrap and a gold pendant, with a red bindi and white forehead markings, raising one hand in blessing on a white and red ornate throne. Two young attendants in saffron-orange cloth stand at left, one bowing with palms together and another touching his head. Behind them a golden carved lion-like sculpture, a red and white cloth, and garlands of white flowers with purple, green and red tassels decorate an ornate gold-toned hall.2017-12-24A seated man in a brown-red robe with a yellow border sits in a large brown leather armchair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace with a gold pendant. A kneeling man in a white shirt with a red-and-gold shawl bends forward with his palm raised, while the seated man's hand touches his forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them a person in orange robes stands holding a paper, and the room has wooden panels and other people in orange and white in the background.2016-02-10 +1 copiesA seated guru in a brown robe with a long garland of red roses and yellow marigolds places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling, bare-chested young man in an orange dhoti with hands pressed in prayer. The guru sits on an ornate silver and red-cushioned throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing gold armbands, a rudraksha mala and a white tilak. A standing attendant in white and orange with rudraksha beads stands at left. Background shows brass lamps, a stone pillar and a deity murti niche. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru wears a long swept-back hair style, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha mala, and sits on the throne.2017-10-05April 04 20172017-04-04Ceremonial scene in an ornate golden hall with carved lion-headed pillars and a silver-framed throne. A seated man in rust-red robes, with long hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, is being honoured by attendants. Standing attendants in saffron-orange dress and crowns or headbands are offering him a white cloth or ritual item, while an elderly man in white dhoti kneels before him with bare chest and bowed head. A red-cushioned seat and a silver staff are visible at right. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne as the honoured figure.2017-12-17May 22 20162016-05-22A photo of a man in a rust-orange wrap and long swept-back dark hair, wearing a thick ornate gold necklace of large gold beads, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala, pink and white flower garlands, gold armlets and bangles, and holding a folded white paper. He rests his right hand on the head of a bowed man in white clothes with a brown bead mala, who has his hands folded in namaste. Behind them, a bald man in a pink shirt and other devotees watch, and a red curtain backdrop with a gold deity murti or decorated shrine is visible. The person in orange clothes with long swept-back hair and gold ornaments is a person candidate, performing a blessing and presenting paper to a devotee at what appears to be a temple or satsang hall.2013-05-27October 05 20172017-10-05May 19 20132013-05-19A photograph inside a red tent decorated with gold-carved furniture. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne, wearing a rust-red turban, rust-red and gold drapery, a yellow flower garland and beaded necklaces, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a person bowing before him in white cloth with an orange-red scarf. Behind them, a man in orange-red robes with a bare head and a tall staff stands with a garland; a woman in a white outfit with a dark shawl and a woman in yellow and gold sari stand nearby. a person: the seated figure wears a turban, a flower garland and beaded ornaments on the throne, consistent with his distinctive presentation. Lighting and a brass-framed lamp stand at right.2015-10-25