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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare right shoulder, long hair tied up at the back, rudraksha mala beads and a gold pendant, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and gold bangles. The seated man holds a sheet of paper in his left hand. Behind them, red velvet drapes and an ornate gold throne-back frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron ochre robes, rudraksha beads and a ceremonial gold pendant, and is the presiding guru giving blessing to a devotee.

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September 28 20142014-09-28A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold border and a long rudraksha mala around his neck extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who kneels with palms pressed together. The seated man has a white vertical tilak on his forehead and hair tied in a bun; he sits behind gilded lion-head armrests of a chair. Behind them a garlanded deity murti in red and green cloth with red flower garlands stands before a red draped backdrop, with gold pillars and a ceiling fan in the room.2013-09-28A seated man in a red-and-maroon ceremonial wrap with a long braid and a thick beaded rudraksha-style mala reaches up to rest his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and red shawl. Gold lion-head carved armrests and a red striped throne cushion frame the scene, with red velvet drapery behind. The devotee's palms are pressed together at the seated man's knee. Two people are physically present.2013-11-21 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20132013-09-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead, placing a hand on the bald head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl. a person gives blessing to a devotee; the seated figure wears orange-red robes and a gold ceremonial necklace, and a silver staff and gold throne with a peacock-feather fan appear behind. Red draped curtains form the backdrop. Two people are visible.2014-07-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest, draped in red velvet curtains. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with a small red bindi on his forehead, and smiles as he places both hands on the head of a young man in a white t-shirt who bows before him. The setting appears to be a stage or darshan hall. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, giving blessings to the devotee in white.2012-05-02A seated man in an orange-brown saffron wrap and a dark rudraksha mala with a gold ornament at his chest places his right palm on the crown of an older, white-haired man in a white linen kurta and blue lanyard, who has his palms together before his face. Behind them hangs a deep red velvet curtain with a gold carved panel at left and a red cushioned seat. Two physical people are visible.2012-05-02 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with gold trim and a long rudraksha mala, placing his palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white sleeveless top with a red lanyard. The kneeling man has both arms raised with palms together above his head. A gold-coloured ceremonial object sits at the lower left and a white paper is held in the seated man's right hand. A white projection screen and dark curtains form the background.2013-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of a red draped backdrop and a gold-trimmed chair. A bare-chested man with swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead, and layered rudraksha malas smiles while raising his right hand to touch the forehead of a second man. The second man wears an orange shirt and orange shawl, eyes closed, with gold bangles and a ring, and his hands are open in front of him. The first man holds a small paper card in his left hand, and a red cloth and small items are visible on a table below. The bare-chested figure's distinctive hair, rudraksha malas and ornamentation match the a person cues, so he is described as a person in a blessing role; the other man is a devotee.2012-09-08A seated man in a red-orange dhoti and matching shawl wears a long rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark. He sits on an ornate gold and red throne while a devotee in a white shirt with an orange shawl raises a silver trident-shaped staff toward the seated man's forehead. Gold ornamental carvings and a striped wall form the background.2014-09-06July 21 20142014-07-21A photo of a ritual blessing indoors. A bare-chested man in an orange and gold cloth, with a long beaded necklace and white horizontal tilak on his forehead, extends his right arm toward a man in a white kurta who raises both hands with palms open. The first man holds a small paper in his left hand. Gold ceremonial objects and a projector screen with a golden image are behind them, with red cushions at right. The devotee in white receives the blessing.2014-01-07