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A seated man with long dreadlocks, a bare-shouldered saffron-orange garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat before an ornate gold lattice backdrop. He places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with an orange scarf printed with text, who presses his palms together in anjali. Other white-clad devotees stand in the background. The seated figure's appearance matches the ceremonial cues of the a person candidate on this page, but identity is uncertain, so this is a blessing or darshan moment.

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October 04 20172017-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20172017-10-04A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a white and red forehead mark, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant wears an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders and sits on a leopard-print cushion before an ornate gold-carved wall and a silver throne. He smiles as he rests his right hand on the head of an older grey-haired man in white clothing and a rudraksha mala, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. A small silver vessel rests on a glass table beside them.2017-10-04A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a short beard, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, wearing an orange-saffron garment, applies a white vibhuti mark to the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes with a saffron shawl. The kneeling man holds his palms together in namaskar. Behind them stands a gold ornate carved screen with a leopard-print seat cushion in the foreground, and several people in white and red-orange clothes stand at the right. The appearance of the seated man is consistent with the page's description of Swamiji (probable), with long hair, rudraksha mala, and saffron clothing, while the moment shows a blessing of the devotee in an ashram-style setting.2017-10-04A long-haired man in an orange-red garment with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on a leopard-print seat in front of an ornate gold lattice screen carved with elephants. He touches white paste (vibhuti) to the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes with an orange shawl, who presses his palms together in greeting. A woman in white stands in the background at the right edge of the frame. The setting resembles a blessing or darshan moment. The seated man shows distinctive long swept hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, consistent with the page's a person reference, so the appearance-based label is probable.2017-10-04October 04 20172017-10-04October 04 20172017-10-04A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a beard, rudraksha mala beads and a saffron-orange cloth draped over his bare upper body sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling bald man in white clothes who holds his hands in anjali mudra with an orange shawl and beaded mala. The backdrop is a gold-painted carved wooden panel with animal reliefs and lattice openwork. A standing woman in white and beige clothes watches at the right edge. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. a person is the seated figure with dreadlocks, rudraksha and saffron cloth.2017-10-04A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark matted hair, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, multiple rudraksha mala strands and a gold pendant necklace, placing his right hand on the head of an older grey-haired man kneeling before him in white clothes with hands folded in anjali. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of gold-toned carved panels with ornate scrollwork and lattice openings, with a silver-toned carved backrest at left and a small silver tray with offerings on a side table. The gesture suggests blessing or darshan. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas identify the seated figure as the presenter of the blessing.2017-10-04A photograph of a seated figure with long dreadlocked hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange-red shawl, rudraksha mala and a gold chain, reaching out to place a hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt with an orange shawl printed with text, hands pressed together in anjali mudra. Behind them stands ornate gold carved lattice and relief panelling, with a silver vessel on a tray at left. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated and giving blessing, with dreadlocks, rudraksha and gold chain. The kneeling devotee receives blessing.2017-10-04A seated man with long dark dreadlocks, a vibhuti mark on his forehead, saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold lattice backdrop with carved animal reliefs. He reaches out and places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling, shaved-headed devotee in white clothes with an orange-and-red patterned shawl, whose hands are pressed together in greeting. Two women in white and cream saris stand behind them at the right. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and rudraksha and ceremonial gold adornments, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji; this is a probable appearance-based identification.2017-10-04A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a white tilak on his forehead, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl with palms joined in namaskar. The seated figure is on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold lattice backdrop carved with elephants and floral motifs. Two women in white and red stand in the background at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas match the candidate, and he is performing a blessing on the kneeling devotee.2017-10-04