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A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt with an orange scarf kneeling with palms pressed together while a man with long dark hair, a purple and white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet places his hand on the devotee's forehead. The seated figure wears a bare-chested look with garland and sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne beside a golden lion-headed armrest. Green plants and a standing fan are behind them. a person is seated on the throne, giving blessing to the devotee.

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February 08 20162016-02-08May 10 20142014-05-10A seated figure on a red velvet throne with a gold-trimmed frame, wearing a leopard-print headwrap, a crescent-shaped gold ornament at the top of the head, a red tilak on the forehead, layered rudraksha mala beads, and a rust-orange shawl over bare shoulders; this is the probable Swamiji by appearance, with dreadlocked hair, a crown-like headwrap and rudraksha malas as qualifying cues, and he is placing his hand on the head of a devotee. The devotee kneels before him in a white collared shirt with curly dark hair. A flame glows in the background and a gold-handled ritual object is visible at the lower left.2017-08-10Photo of a seated figure with long dreadlocked black hair, a gold hair ornament, wearing an orange-brown robe and a rudraksha mala, with eyes closed and a gentle smile, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with hands joined in prayer. Seated on a leopard-print cushioned throne with gold lion-head armrests, with a gold lamp stand and a rounded white air conditioner in the background. The figure is a person given the long swept-back dreadlocks, orange robe, and rudraksha mala, shown in a blessing gesture to a devotee.2016-03-01 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a red bindi, a dark rudraksha mala, and a white bandage on his forearm, extends his right hand to press onto the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt. The devotee has palms joined in anjali and bows low. Behind them, a seated figure in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala watches, and white-clad devotees stand near a white wall. To the left, a golden peetha or ornate seat with garlands of red and orange flowers is visible, and a white pedestal fan sits in the background. a person cues: the seated man has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with rudraksha malas and ceremonial adornment, conferring a blessing as a guru on the devotee.2013-09-29A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a bare shoulder, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a golden shawl, with hair tied in a knot and a red band in it. He extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a name badge, who raises both hands in reverence. Behind them, a golden staff or ceremonial pole stands beside the seat, and several people in white and saffron clothing and a woman in a purple sari sit or stand in a hall with red carpet and a red curtain. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a knotted long hairstyle, consistent with his role as the one giving blessing. The seated man is conferring a blessing on the devotee.2014-07-06October 02 20132013-10-02Photograph of a seated man in saffron-and-gold robes with long dark hair tied back, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, and multiple beaded mala necklaces, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing young man in a white shirt with a dark mala around his neck. The seated man smiles warmly as he blesses him. Two gold-and-red lion-headed ornamental figures sit in the foreground on a red-cushioned seat, with a camera on a tripod behind. The indoor setting has warm lighting and wood-panelled walls. The seated figure's appearance, with long hair, saffron robes and ornate mala necklaces, is consistent with the probable Swamiji, given the page's attribution of this event to him.2014-03-06A seated man with long dark matted hair, a white tilak on his forehead, gold hoop earrings and a heavy gold necklace with rudraksha beads sits on a red and gold throne against an ornate gold-carved wall. He wears a rust-brown dhoti and wrap with a bare chest and touches the forehead of a shaved-headed devotee in a white shirt and orange scarf. The devotee stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, receiving the blessing. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long hair, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha beads and saffron-brown clothing.2017-08-11 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20162016-01-03May 10 20142014-05-10May 02 20142014-05-02