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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long orange-and-gold beaded necklace, shoulders bare and a red tilak on the forehead, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white striped kurta, while his left hand rests on the kneeling man's shoulder. A gold-legged throne with a leopard-print cushion and an orange cloth sits beside him, and a bouquet of red and yellow flowers stands at the right. Behind them another figure in orange robes has hands folded in anjali. Appearance-based candidate for a person, who is seated on the throne and giving a blessing (anugraha) to the devotee.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bead necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits on a gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion and an orange cloth. He has long swept-back hair and a red bindi, and places his palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white striped kurta. The seated figure's distinctive hair, saffron garments and gold necklace match the a person cues, shown here in a photograph of a blessing at a stage event. Stage backdrop and dark background visible.2014-04-28February 09 20122012-02-09August 10 20172017-08-10A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-trimmed shawl and a long rudraksha mala, with white and red forehead markings, reaching out to touch the forehead of a younger man in a striped short-sleeved shirt with a visitor badge. Behind them are gold ornaments, a garland of red flowers, and red and purple draped cloth, with a standing fan at right. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. a person appears as the robed seated figure with distinctive saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and forehead markings, as the one giving the blessing.2013-09-28A photo of a bare-shouldered man with slicked-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and a brown wrap draped over his body. He wears a long rudraksha mala and sits on a red cushioned seat, placing his right hand on the crown of a short-haired man in a grey-and-white striped shirt who kneels with his palms pressed together. A brass kalasha-style lamp stands behind them against a navy curtain, with a garlanded gold frame and flowers at the upper left. The scene suggests a blessing or head-touching gesture, with the seated man's appearance matching the appearance-based cues for a person figure.2011-08-31A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bead and gold-ornament necklace, long dark hair tied back, places both hands on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold panels. Trays of purple-wrapped sweets sit on a wooden side table and a red-covered surface nearby, and a pink wall with a dark curtain forms the backdrop.2011-02-20A photograph of a seated figure in a tiger-striped saffron and orange garment with multiple strands of rudraksha and pearl malas and a yellow-orange cloth at the waist, receiving a blessing from a man in a grey and white striped button-up shirt with a red thread on his wrist. The man stands behind the seated figure with both palms raised near the head, in what appears to be a blessing gesture. The seated figure wears a red tilak on the forehead and is seated before a large gold-coloured ornate backdrop with carved floral and divine motifs, with a golden trident-like element visible at the top. a person: the seated figure's long swept-back hair and layered rudraksha malas are consistent with the page's reference to a person, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-05-25A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a dark hair knot and a gold ceremonial necklace placing both hands on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta. The seated man sits on a red cushioned throne with gold carved armrests, and a tray of wrapped purple-and-silver sweets sits on a side table beside him. A gold-framed backdrop and a dark curtain fill the background. The seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold beads, which is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, so he is presented as the initiating teacher giving a blessing, while the kneeling devotee receives it.2011-02-20A seated man in an orange robe with a swept-back dark bun, wearing a gold bead necklace, reaches forward with both hands to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta. He sits on a red and gold ornate throne with a gold carved base, with a tray of wrapped sweets beside him. The background is a plain pink wall with a dark blue curtain. a person: the seated figure has a swept-back bun, saffron robes, and a gold bead necklace on a throne, consistent with a guru giving a blessing; the kneeling devotee is in white ritual dress.2011-02-20February 21 20152015-02-21February 08 20132013-02-08May 19 20132013-05-19