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A seated man in rust-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with long swept-back hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne before red drapes and a gold trident finial. He rests one bare foot on a red cushion and holds a folded white cloth. A man in a white kurta bends forward with his head lowered, while the seated man places his hand on the bowed man's forehead in a blessing gesture. A small partially visible person appears at the right edge. This is a photograph of a seated figure giving a forehead blessing, consistent with the page's a person candidate on the throne, with the devotee and seated figure identified by role.

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A seated bearded man with long dark hair, a small vertical tilak on his forehead, rudraksha-style brown beaded malas across his chest, and a rust-orange draped garment sits with eyes closed on a red-cushioned gold throne in front of a red curtain. He lifts his right hand toward the head of a kneeling young man in a white shirt and orange shawl, who bows with palms together near the throne. A gold ornamental finial is visible at upper left and a partial third person appears at the right edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, ceremonial beads and saffron-toned robes on a throne, which is a plausible match for a person as the seated figure receiving the kneeling devotee.2016-09-09September 09 20162016-09-09A photograph of a seated bearded man in an orange-red robe with a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, sitting on a red and gold ornate throne before red drapes. A standing man in a white shirt and a red-orange shawl reaches up with raised hands toward the seated man's head, performing a blessing or anointing gesture. A small red mark is on the seated man's forehead. The seated man's eyes are closed in a serene expression. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, shown with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange-red robes, with the standing devotee performing a blessing.2016-09-09July 07 20162016-07-07A photograph of a seated man in rust-red saffron robes and a long brown rudraksha-style mala draped across his chest, sitting on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest. A red curtain hangs behind. An elderly man in a white sleeveless vest with a red-and-white shawl stands bent forward, placing his hand on the seated man's forehead in a blessing gesture. The seated man, with a dark bindi and a full beard, looks on calmly. A small part of another person is visible at the lower right edge. a person seated on the throne, receiving the blessing from a devotee.2016-09-09A photograph of a seated man in saffron-red robes placing his right hand on the head of a devotee, who bows with his hands cupped in front of him. The devotee wears a white shirt and a red-and-white scarf over his shoulder. The seated man has long dark hair, a full beard, a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a red wrap around his waist. Behind them stand a tall gold trident, a brass oil lamp and a red curtain, with a gold-carved throne visible at the right. A partially visible woman's head appears at the lower edge.2016-09-09A seated man in an ochre-red robe with a bare shoulder, long swept-back dark hair, a dark beard and a vertical red tilak on his forehead sits on a red and gold throne against a red curtain, a gold trident-topped staff at left. He wears a thick brown rudraksha-style mala and a gold chain and extends his right arm to touch the head of a bald man in a white shirt with a red shawl, who bows with palms pressed together.2016-09-09September 09 20162016-09-09 +1 copiesSeptember 29 20162016-09-29September 09 20162016-09-09A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a full beard, sitting on a red cushioned seat with bare feet. He rests his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a red-and-orange shawl and red wrist thread, who bows forward with palms raised. Behind them stand a golden deity murti and a red curtain, with a gold-framed chair edge and a partly visible person in orange at the right edge. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji, seated and blessing the devotee; his long hair, rust-orange robe and rudraksha-style braided cord are the distinguishing cues.2016-09-09A seated man in a rust-orange sleeveless robe and long swept-back dark hair with braided rudraksha malas across his chest sits on a red cushioned throne before gold ornamental carvings and red drapes. A man in white kurta with red-bordered shawl bends forward and touches his palm to the seated man's forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them a photographer in white kurta and orange scarf holds a camera to his eye. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like braid arrangement across the shoulder, and ornate ceremonial garments, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance-based label. The attendant in white is a devotee.2016-09-09