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Photograph of a ceremonial blessing on a golden throne backdrop. A man in orange-red robes with a long brown rudraksha-style mala draped over his shoulders and a sindoor-marked forehead rests his right hand on the head of a young person kneeling in front of him, palms pressed together in namaskar. The kneeling person has long matted dreadlocks, bare shoulders, and an orange cloth, with white flower garlands around the neck. A gold trident stands at left beside an ornate gold plate with a bull carving, and red cushions and a gold-embossed throne frame the scene. A second person in orange holds a tray of flowers at lower right. Setting appears to be an indoor temple-style hall.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a young woman with long dreadlocked hair, who wears a red-orange shawl over a dark top and sits in front of him. A gold-embossed ornate backdrop with a deity relief surrounds the seat, and a red cushion rests below. At the lower right, another person in orange holds a metal plate with pink flower petals. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a rudraksha mala, and is shown in a central ceremonial role.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in rust-red saffron robes and a thick brown rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a young girl in a yellow-orange dress. A rudraksha mala hangs on her neck and the girl leans forward with her eyes closed. The man holds a silver plate of pink flower petals in his left hand. Golden decorative carvings, a gold lion-shaped armrest, and a gold ceremonial staff frame the scene against dark red draping. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and blessing the child, with a rudraksha mala and rust-red robes as the qualifying cues. The scene suggests a flower-offering blessing ritual.2016-05-24A seated man in rust-orange robes with a thick rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a tilak on his forehead places his hand on the head of a young woman kneeling with palms pressed together. She wears an orange and gold blouse and draped saffron cloth with a beaded mala. Behind them rises an ornate gold throne-back carved with deities. A plate of pink flower petals is held at the lower right by another person in orange. a person is described by his distinctive beaded necklace, orange robes and presence at a pushpabhishekam and padapuja ritual. The setting suggests a ritual blessing with flowers.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wears a rust-orange robe and a long brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, placing his right hand on the head of a young boy kneeling at left who wears a white garment and rudraksha beads. A woman at right in an orange sari with a gold border holds a tray of flowers and an oil lamp. He sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, beside a gold lion-headed armrest and a gold ceremonial staff. The setting appears to be a ritual blessing or initiation with a gold throne backdrop.2016-05-24Photograph of a bare-chested man in long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-brown shawl and a thick rudraksha mala, placing his right hand on the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta with an orange scarf. The seated man has his palms together in namaskar and a yellow tilak-like mark is visible on his forehead. Behind them, a smiling person in a red turban and white garland sits near a golden throne-like seat and gilded decorations. The setting suggests a blessing or puja moment in an ashram hall. Swamiji (probable): the standing man has long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and an orange shawl, consistent with a distinctive presentation, so the swamiji value is in_person.2016-07-13A seated man in a rust-red robe with a thick brown rudraksha-style mala draped over his shoulders places his right hand on the forehead of a standing person with long dark dreadlocks, who wears an orange sleeveless top and a small hoop earring. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne with embossed floral and deity carvings, a red cushion at its base, and a gold ceremonial fan-like parasol on a pole at left. A person in an orange top holds a tray at the right edge. This appears to be a blessing or initiation moment during a ritual. a person: the seated man wears a rust-red robe, a long rudraksha mala and sits on a gold throne, cues consistent with the page's claim, though the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm.2016-05-24A photograph of a long-haired man in a maroon-red garment seated on an ornate gold throne, reaching out to bless a young boy in an orange t-shirt with a red-and-orange shawl; the boy has a vibhuti mark on his forehead. The man wears a rudraksha mala and a leopard-print cloth over his shoulder. Behind them stand a silver trident-like staff, gold-hued garlands, orange and yellow flowers, a small drum, and lush green plants in a temple-style setting. A seated attendant in white is partly visible at right.2014-12-26December 28 20142014-12-28A seated man in rust-orange robes and a long brown rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a kneeling young woman in a red and gold blouse with a red garment, her hands pressed together in prayer. He sits on a golden throne with ornate carved backrest; a red cushion rests beside him. A golden trident and a golden ceremonial staff stand at left, and a woman in orange attire holds a small tray at right.2016-05-24A long-haired man in a rust-red garment with a leopard-print wrap and a thick rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gilded throne, touching the forehead of a young boy in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets. The boy has a white tilak on his forehead. Lush green plants, flowers and a golden ceremonial backdrop surround the scene; a woman in a white top and red shawl smiles at right. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and blessing the boy; the other people are a boy receiving blessing and a woman devotee.2014-12-26