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A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with long swept-back hair and ornate gold-beaded necklace extends his right hand toward the forehead of a grey-haired man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl, who presses his palms together at his brow. A silver trident stands upright beside them, with golden lion-headed armrests and a gold-trimmed throne in the foreground. Behind, a woman in a rust-red sari with rudraksha mala and folded hands stands near draped purple and yellow garlands and gold decorations.

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A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a long dark hair knot and a gold beaded necklace raises one hand to touch the forehead of a man standing before him. The receiving man wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala, a wristwatch and a bangle, with his palms joined near his chest and his eyes closed. Behind them stands a silver trident, and gilded lion-headed thrones and a purple cloth with flower garlands fill the background. Two people are visible at the upper edge. The scene resembles a blessing or anointing with a forehead mark.2014-10-28October 28 20142014-10-28A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style gold chain and an orange-red wrap, placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a lanyard, whose palms are pressed together in reverence. A silver trident-topped staff stands beside them, with a golden lion-headed seat in the foreground, garlands of marigolds and a purple cloth in the background, and a second robed figure in orange behind. a person is the seated figure in orange, giving a blessing to the devotee in white. Two or three people are visible, with more partially seen at the edge.2014-10-28A seated figure in a rust-orange garment with a long dark hair knot and a gold-beaded necklace places his palm on the forehead of a man in a white kurta wearing a rudraksha mala. The seated figure's shoulder is bare and an ornate golden lion-headed armrest is in front of him. Behind them a silver trident stands beside golden deity murti decorated with marigold and red garlands and a purple cloth. Two people are visible: the seated figure is Swamiji (probable) based on the long swept-back hair, rudraksha and gold necklace and saffron-orange clothing, while the man receiving the blessing wears white with a rudraksha mala and has vibhuti on his forehead.2014-10-28October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesOctober 26 20142014-10-26A seated man with a dark hair bun, rudraksha mala and white temple markings on his forehead places his right hand on the forehead of an older white-haired man in an orange saffron robe, who presses his palms together in respect. The seated man wears saffron and gold cloth with a rudraksha mala and a white bandage on his left forearm. Behind them a golden lion-headed throne armrest is visible at left and bottom. A man in a teal shirt and a woman in white with an orange-bordered sari and a woman in a rust-coloured sari with a mala stand in the background, and a seated man in white with a white forehead mark kneels nearby.2013-09-30A photograph of a blessing moment in a hall. A man with a shaved, sweeping hairstyle wearing a bare-chested orange-red wrap and a marigold garland places his right hand on the forehead of a bald, seated devotee in a beige shirt with an orange shawl, who has his palms pressed together. Behind them stands a silver staff, and a golden lion-headed throne armrest is in the foreground. A woman in white with an orange shawl stands at the back, and a woman in white with an orange shawl and mala sits behind the devotee; another woman in pink with an orange shawl is at the right edge. The scene suggests a padapuja or personal blessing ritual. Four people are visible.2014-05-14A seated figure with long dark hair in a bun, wearing a saffron-red cloth over bare shoulders and a yellow-orange flower garland, has yellow sandalwood paste marks on forehead, reaches out to press his palm to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl with a beaded mala. A tall silver staff with a peacock-feather fan and a golden lion-head figure sit nearby. Behind, a woman in white with a red-orange shawl and other seated devotees watch, with a framed artwork on the wall. A blessing or padapuja-style darshan moment.2014-05-14A photograph of a seated man with swept-back dark hair, white and red forehead markings, a rudraksha mala and a rust-orange draped garment, extending his right hand to rest on the head of a smiling woman in a white top and orange shawl with gold bangles. Gilded lion-head throne armrests and a silver-tipped staff stand beside them, with a red carpet and pillar in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows the cues of a rudraksha mala, orange-toned clothing and long swept-back hair, so the seated figure is the probable Swamiji in a darshan blessing. The woman receiving the blessing wears an orange shawl and bangles.2014-09-14A seated man in an orange-red saffron wrap with a long brown bead necklace and a dark hair knot places both hands on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white kurta and orange-red shawl. A silver trident stands upright beside them and gold lion-faced ornaments sit in the foreground, with garlands of orange and yellow flowers behind. a person is seated and giving blessing, with a bare right shoulder and long rudraksha-style bead necklace. The scene is a satsang-style blessing in a temple hall.2014-10-28A seated man in a red-orange garment with a rudraksha mala of dark beads and a white tilak with a red bindi places his right hand on the head of a smiling woman in a white top with an orange shawl. He sits on a golden lion-headed throne with a silver staff with ornate finial beside him. The woman's arm is raised to her head with gold bangles visible. Background shows red carpet, wooden pillars and a few seated people. a person appears as the seated man in red-orange cloth, rudraksha mala and tilak, bestowing darshan blessing on a devotee.2014-09-14