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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-beaded necklace with a rudraksha-style mala, wearing a white turban-like cap and white tassels, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and grey striped vest with glasses. Ornate gold-trimmed red and orange fabrics hang behind, with a gold vessel beside him. Standing attendants and a large framed painting of fruit stand in the background, and the image carries a copyright overlay. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a turban and a gold mala, giving a blessing to the devotee.

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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a white cap, a rudraksha-style red bindi, and layered gold necklaces, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a man bowing before him. The seated figure holds a small silver bowl in his left hand. Behind him is a gold-ornamented seat and a red canopy with tassels. The bowing man wears a white shirt and a striped grey vest, with a wristband. Another person in white stands at the right edge in an orange shawl, and a painted panel of fruit and figures hangs on the left wall. Several people are partly visible in the scene, including a figure in orange seated behind.2012-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe on a gold and red throne, wearing a white turban, a long gold bead necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with long swept-back hair. He smiles with eyes closed while placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and striped grey vest and glasses. A woman in orange stands at right holding a silver bowl with red fruit, and the figure holds a red fruit in his other hand. A framed painting of fruit and kites hangs behind, and a gold-trimmed red draped backdrop frames the throne. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment.2012-12-24December 24 20122012-12-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and ornate gold necklaces, wearing a white head covering, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a man standing before him. The seated figure holds a red apple and a small brass vessel. The standing man wears a white shirt and a striped grey waistcoat. Behind them, another person in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside a man in a dark waistcoat with a name badge. A gold-coloured ceremonial object and a patterned cushion sit on the platform. A framed painting of fruit hangs on the wall at upper left. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of saffron clothing, gold necklaces and white headwear, so the identification is probable.2012-12-24A seated figure in an orange-brown robe and a white cap with a red bindi sits on an ornate red and gold throne beneath a red canopy with tassels. He wears layered gold bead necklaces and holds a red apple in one hand while extending his other hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and striped grey waistcoat who bows before him. Gold-carved armrests and a gilded throne frame the scene, with greenery and a soft spotlight in the background.2012-12-24December 24 20122012-12-24A photograph of a seated saffron-clad figure in a white head covering, wearing a heavy gold necklace and orange robes, smiling broadly as he touches the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and striped grey waistcoat who bows before him. The seated figure holds a small red object in one hand and a silver tray rests nearby. A woman in white with an orange shawl stands at right, and a man in a dark waistcoat with a yellow badge watches at left. Behind them are a large red and gold umbrella with tassels and a painted wall panel with decorative artwork. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment. Four people are visible.2012-12-24A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown robe and white cap, with a gold-coloured garland of beads around his neck, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a grey striped vest over a white shirt. Beside them a woman in a white top with an orange-red shawl holds a silver bowl with red fruit. Behind them hang an ornate red canopy with tassels and a painted panel of figures. A small figure in a red Santa hat appears at the bottom edge. Pale green garland decorates the lower wall.2012-12-24A seated person in orange robes with long dark hair and a red bead mala with gold beads leans forward and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and orange shawl, while the man raises his palm in a blessing gesture. Behind them, people in orange and white attire stand in a room with cream walls, and a bright orange cloth lies on the cushioned seat. The seated figure wears gold bangles and a wristwatch, and the scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment during a gathering.2013-05-28 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hair, white vertical forehead markings, and a long rudraksha mala draped over the chest extends one hand to touch the head of a man in a cream kurta with a rudraksha mala and glasses, who stands with his palms joined in reverence. The seated figure holds a mala in the other hand and sits on a dark cushioned seat with an orange cloth. Behind them, a red drape, a white-clad attendee, and a monk in orange stand nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha mala match cues for the page's Swamiji, and the act is a blessing of the devotee.2012-07-06May 28 20132013-05-28Indoor photo of a devotional blessing in a hall with framed portraits on the wall behind. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with heavy gold necklaces and gold bangles stands at right, smiling and placing his raised hand on the head of a man in glasses and a white shirt. In the foreground a man in a white and navy polo kneels with palms pressed together and head bowed, while a woman with long dark hair and a man in grey stand nearby. A tray of offerings is visible at the lower edge. The orange-robed figure fits the probable Swamiji cues of orange turban, ornate gold necklaces and bangles, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) performing a blessing.2012-02-09