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Night outdoor event. A seated man in a red and gold turban, red-orange silk wrap and layered gold necklaces and bangles reaches to press his fingers to the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt with an orange-red shawl and red beaded mala. Behind them, white-clad devotees with folded hands sit in rows; a kalasha-like offering with flowers sits near the seat, and a gold-edged red throne is visible at left.

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September 15 20152015-09-15Night outdoor event on a dark stage. A man in a red turban with a gold-tipped fan ornament and a red-orange draped garment, wearing layered beaded bracelets, gold chains and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red and gold-trimmed seat and touches the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt and red-orange shawl with a red-orange beaded mala. a person is seated and giving a blessing; the turban, bare upper body with ornate gold and red attire, and necklaces are the qualifying cues. Behind them, several people in white and red-orange clothing sit with palms pressed together, and a small kalasha with flowers sits at the lower left. A partly visible attendant with white tilak marks is at the left edge.2013-11-20September 15 20152015-09-15October 14 20152015-10-14A seated figure in a red-orange turban with gold ornaments on the headdress and a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, raises a hand in blessing over the head of a young boy in a white shirt who bows forward. A man in orange-saffron robes with a dark rudraksha mala and a golden garland stands at left, while a man in white stands behind the boy. A golden kalasha-like vessel and a large gold-framed throne back appear beside them, with a painted backdrop of figures behind. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment in a ceremonial setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red-orange turban with gold headpiece, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2014-05-11July 02 20152015-07-02July 02 20152015-07-02A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-and-red draped garment, with a rudraksha-style red bead necklace and gold ornaments, pressing a sacred mark onto the forehead of a man in white ritual clothing with a red-orange mala around his neck. The seated figure holds a small packet in the other hand. Behind them, several women in white saris with red-orange shawls and lanyards stand and watch. A golden decorated backdrop and red cushion frame the scene. The setting appears to be a ceremonial stage or tent with warm pink lighting. a person is the seated figure with turban and saffron-orange cloth; the forehead-marking act is a blessing.2015-09-15A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange dhoti with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, bare-chested with a shawl draped over the shoulder, gently touching the forehead of a man in a white t-shirt who stands with hands folded and wears a red shawl printed with script. The setting is an indoor hall with purple damask-patterned panels, warm lighting and a brown leather chair. a person is the seated figure; the act resembles a blessing given to a devotee. Several other people sit softly out of focus in the background.2015-07-02A seated figure in a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala with a gold-toned necklace, and a saffron-and-gold-bordered wrap rests a hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt with an orange-red scarf printed with script. The seated man smiles while touching the young man's head, a blessing gesture. Behind them, seated devotees in white and red shawls, a woman in a cream sari and a woman in glasses watch, with a warmly lit hall, red decorative lights and display panels in the background. a person: the seated figure wears the red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-and-gold wrap, and is shown giving a blessing to a devotee.2015-07-03September 15 20152015-09-15A seated man in a red-orange turban, red-and-gold robes and a beaded gold necklace smiles while raising his right hand above the head of a standing devotee in a white shirt. The devotee wears an orange shawl printed with Sanskrit-style script, and the seated man holds its ends. Behind them a brown leather armchair, a gold-accented backdrop with purple patterned panels, and several seated people in white and yellow clothing observe. Appearance-based candidate, a person, giving a blessing to a devotee.2015-07-02