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A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, a white flower garland and rudraksha beads, bare-shouldered in rust-orange cloth, places his right hand on the forehead of a devotee in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. A woman in an orange-red sari and a rudraksha necklace stands behind, with a tilak on her forehead. Gold-embroidered red and maroon cloth hangs in the background, and a brass vessel is visible at lower left. Several onlookers stand behind. The orange-clad figure with turban and garland is a person by his distinctive turban, rudraksha and garland, performing a darshan blessing on a devotee.

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April 24 20182018-04-24 +1 copiesApril 24 20182018-04-24A photograph of a seated figure in a deep red-brown turban and matching saffron-toned robes with a gold-edged yellow cloth, wearing a thick gold-bead necklace, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala. The turbaned figure sits on a golden ornate throne. Behind them, a woman in a red-and-gold sari with a rudraksha-style mala and an older woman in white and orange stand near draped red and golden fabric and garlanded deity murti. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment.2015-10-24A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-shouldered in a rust-orange wrap with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, extends his right hand in blessing over the head of a kneeling devotee in white. Behind him are gold ceremonial garments and green foliage. The kneeling devotee in white with a red-bordered cloth and rudraksha beads presses palms together, while a boy in white with a red sash kneels in the foreground and a woman in white with a red shawl watches with hands folded. Other seated people in white and red appear behind. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan blessing. Swamiji (probable): the blessing figure has long hair, orange-red wrap, rudraksha mala and gold adornments, matching the page's claim.2014-12-24A photograph of a bare-chested man in a red-brown cloth and leopard-print lower garment, wearing long white and yellow flower garlands, rudraksha malas on the chest and arms, and a white tilak on the forehead, placing his right hand on the head of a man kneeling in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. A woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala bends forward behind them, and standing people in white shirts and ID lanyards watch from the right. The setting appears to be an indoor satsang hall with red drapes. Swamiji (probable): the figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, ornate garlands and ceremonial gold ornament is giving a blessing to the kneeling devotee.2014-04-27A photograph of a ceremonial moment indoors in front of gold-brown drapes. A man in an orange-red turban decorated with gold motifs, with a saffron-orange wrap, rudraksha bead bracelets on his arms and a long beaded gold-and-bead necklace, reaches forward to mark the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. A peacock-feather fan and gilded lion-shaped elements sit at the left, and a silver-topped ceremonial staff with a carved serpent-like wooden shaft stands behind them. The orange-robed figure has a probable Swamiji appearance, given the turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha adornments, and is shown giving a forehead blessing to the devotee.2014-08-03September 10 20172017-09-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in an orange-red turban with gold floral embroidery and a gold necklace, wearing a rudraksha bracelet and red-orange cloth, lifting his right hand to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl bearing printed text. Behind them are gold-coloured ritual objects, a silver-banded staff, and maroon and gold drapes. The older man appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the orange-red turban, ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha adornments, and he is shown giving blessing to a devotee.2014-08-03A seated man in an orange-red turban, ochre-saffron robes with gold trim, and multiple heavy gold necklaces and rudraksha beads sits on a red upholstered throne, lightly touching the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. The kneeling devotee has white vibhuti on his forehead. Behind them, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a second woman in white stand near a gilded carved golden pillar and a gold pot-like finial. A probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by his turban, saffron robes, layered gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, performing a forehead blessing for a devotee. A round ashram-style logo appears at upper left.2015-08-02April 24 20182018-04-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual blessing in a hall. A bare-shouldered man in a red-orange cloth wrapped at the waist and a red headband with gold embroidery places his right palm on the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt with a red shawl around his neck, who has his hands folded in namaskar. The standing figure wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured forehead marking. A silver staff with a gold band and a golden lion-form object stand nearby, along with a dark feathered fan and an orange cloth on a stand. A few heads of other attendees are visible in the lower edge.2014-05-05A seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-red robe, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold ornament, sits on a gold-carved throne and touches the forehead of a young man with short brown hair and a beard. The young man wears a white t-shirt, an orange shawl printed with script, and an orange beaded necklace, and presses his palms together in greeting. Behind them, a person in white dhoti with a camera and other people in white stand before a red draped backdrop.2015-10-25