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A photo of a seated blessing in a gilded interior. A man in an orange-and-red turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, multi-strand beaded necklace and an orange-and-gold shawl, sits on a gilded throne with his palm raised on the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes and an orange scarf printed with script, who has his hands in anjali mudra. Red drapes, a gold-carved backrest and a tray of fruit appear behind them.

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A seated man in a red-orange turban and orange-and-gold robes, wearing a long beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold-toned pendant, touches the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes with a saffron-orange sash. The kneeling man has his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stand golden ornate carvings, red drapes and a second person in white with an orange sash. a person is the seated figure receiving the kneeling devotee, who is making a gesture of reverence in a blessing scene.2015-10-25A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-and-yellow robe, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange scarf printed with script. The standing man holds his palms together in namaste. Behind them, a gold-carved throne and red drapes frame the scene, and two people in white and red garments stand in the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by turban, mala and robe cues, giving a blessing.2015-10-25A seated robed figure wearing a rust-orange turban, rudraksha mala necklaces and a ceremonial gold chain, with bare upper body draped in orange and yellow cloth, places his hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta with an orange-and-saffron printed shawl who stands with palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them, a gold ornate throne back and red draped curtains frame the setting, with other people in white attire and orange sashes in the background. The seated figure has distinctive adornments and turban cues consistent with the page's description of a person, shown in person as a candidate.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe with a gold-yellow sash and layered brown rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, raising one hand to press a mark on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white shirt wearing an orange scarf printed with text. The seated figure sits on a red cushion before an ornate gold throne-like backrest, with red drapes and warm lighting behind. A standing person in white is partly visible at the back. a person is shown in an apparent blessing or initiation moment, consistent with a forehead anointing ritual.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of an indoor blessing scene in a red and gold setting. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, bare-shouldered orange robe with a yellow sash, and layered beaded necklaces places his right hand on the forehead of a standing-kneeling man in a white shirt with an orange scarf printed with text. The man has his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them are red drapes, a gold ornate backrest and a gold carved throne base. The seated figure's distinctive turban and beaded adornments are cues consistent with a person, who is shown giving a forehead blessing to a devotee in a personal darshan moment.2015-10-25August 01 20142014-08-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace and long swept-back hair places his hand on the forehead of a devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl printed with text. The devotee has his eyes closed and his arms are raised. A tall silver trident stands beside them, with a gold ornament and red curtains behind. A partially visible person at the right edge wears a white tilak. a person appears as the seated figure, identified by his saffron robes, gold necklace and long swept-back hair, and is shown giving a blessing. The scene looks like a ritual blessing or darshan.2014-07-14A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange robe with yellow trim and a long rudraksha mala with gold necklace touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl printed with script. The devotee kneels with palms pressed together in namaskar. A wooden tray of fruit and a gold-framed throne sit beside them, with red drapes behind. a person: the seated figure wears a turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and sits on a golden throne. The kneeling devotee receives blessing.2015-10-25A seated figure with long dark hair and a rust-red shawl over a dark robe extends a hand to touch the forehead of a man in white kurta and white clothing with a red-patterned shawl. The receiver has palms raised in a blessing gesture. Behind them, ornate gold necklaces hang over a draped red cloth, with a gold trident staff and green foliage at left. Other people in white and red shawls sit or stand in the background, one with palms joined at right. The group appears to be in a ritual setting such as darshan or blessing. The seated figure has distinctive long swept hair and red-orange robes, a person candidate, though the appearance is only moderately distinctive.2014-12-24