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A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban, white and blue flower garland, and gold bangles placing both hands on the head of a man in a white t-shirt with a red-orange printed shawl and a red bead necklace. Behind them, gold and pink decorated shrine elements and a deity murti are visible, and two people in white clothing stand in the background. The figure in the turban appears to be a candidate for the a person depiction, based on turban, garland and bangles, though the appearance is uncertain.

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A photograph of a seated figure in a deep maroon turban and saffron-orange shawl, wearing layered white and red-beaded garlands, gold bangles and a gold-handled staff, reaching out to bless the forehead of an older man in a white kurta who leans forward with palms raised. Behind them are ornate gold and pink floral decorations and other seated devotees, including a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a man in a maroon turban. The scene suggests a blessing exchange in a ritual hall.2015-10-14October 14 20152015-10-14A seated figure in a rust-red turban with a silver ornament and an orange-and-maroon robe, with a long white and red flower garland and gold armlets, places his right hand on the forehead of a smiling older man in a white shirt with a red-and-black printed shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them are a gold-carved throne, a golden staff, and deity murti with flower garlands. Two older women stand in the background, one in a white outfit and one in a red shawl with a lanyard. The gesture appears to be a blessing given by a seated spiritual figure.2015-10-14September 14 20152015-09-14A seated figure in a rust-orange turban with a white tilak mark on the forehead, wearing a bare-chested orange and saffron drape with layered beaded necklaces, places his right hand on the head of an elderly man kneeling before him in a grey-blue jacket. The seated figure sits on a red velvet chair in front of a gilded golden ornamental backdrop with brass lamps. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and a man in white stands at the back. The gesture reads as a blessing given during a darshan. a person: the seated figure wears a rust-orange turban and layered beaded necklaces, consistent with the page's reference to a person.2015-11-08A ritual blessing scene. A man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange sannyasi wrap, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, places his right palm on the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta with a red-and-white sacred shawl. The blessed man has white paste on his forehead and presses his palms together at his chest. Behind them, a woman in a red sari with white beaded malas sits, and a figure in red and white stands near a bouquet of pink flowers. Soft warm lighting with blurred background figures and a deity image.2015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14A photograph of a satsang in a hall with framed panels on the wall behind. A man in a saffron-orange turban and bare torso, wearing a gold-toned ornate necklace of beads and a saffron-and-yellow shawl, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt with a red-orange scarf printed with text. The seated man has his eyes lowered and his head bowed. Other seated devotees and onlookers in white and light clothing fill the background. The orange-clad man is an appearance-based candidate for a person, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity from appearance alone; he is described by his role as the one giving blessing. Behind them, a lit banner and framed displays are visible.2015-07-03October 14 20152015-10-14A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold saffron robes, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and glasses who is bowing forward. The throne behind is ornate gold with red velvet cushioning. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass lamp stand nearby, and a red curtain backdrop is visible. Several other figures in red and white attire are partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces on a golden throne, while the man bowing is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-10-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban, orange and yellow striped shawl and a thick red and blue flower garland with a gold chain, sitting on a red cushioned seat before a golden throne-like backdrop. He raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a white head cloth who bends forward with hands joined. Behind them a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold deity figure sit in the background. The setting is dim and appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. a person: the seated turbaned figure with a red turban, rudraksha-style red beads, ceremonial garland and saffron clothing is a candidate in person, and the page indicates this event featured a person.2015-08-09A seated guru in an orange-red turban and red-and-gold shawl, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with his palms pressed together in namaste. The guru sits on a gilded throne-like seat with ornate gold carving, beside a red curtain and a small tray holding apples. A man in white ritual clothing with a red sash walks in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru wears an orange-red turban, layered malas and a red-and-gold shawl while receiving a devotee's respect from a throne, which is consistent with the page's reference to a darshan event. Photo caption2015-10-25