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A seated figure in an orange turban and saffron-orange cloth, wearing a white and red flower garland, bare-shouldered with gold bangles and a gold necklace, rests a hand on the shoulder of a young boy in a grey graphic t-shirt and plaid shorts seated on a red-cushioned chair on green artificial grass. A man in a maroon polo kneels beside the boy, looking up. Behind them, a standing woman in cream and white sari with a rudraksha mala holds hands together, and a bank of marigold garlands and potted plants appears in the background. Fruit, bananas and a tray of kumkum-like offerings sit in the foreground. The figure's appearance is consistent with a person, with turban, saffron cloth, garlands and gold ornaments.

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A photograph of a seated person in an orange turban and saffron wrap wearing white and red flower garlands, gold necklaces and a gold armlet, with one hand resting on the shoulder of a young boy in a grey graphic t-shirt and plaid shorts seated in a red-cushioned chair. Behind them are gold-embossed throne panels, dark red drapery, green potted plants and a bunch of bananas at lower left. The boy appears to be receiving a blessing-like touch.2014-04-24A seated person in an orange turban, orange garment and layered white and red flower garlands touches the shoulder of a seated boy in a grey graphic t-shirt and plaid shorts, who sits on a dark red chair with eyes closed. A gold-patterned throne and green potted plants stand in the background, with a gold-wrapped armrest and a tray of fruit at the lower left.2014-04-24A seated figure in an orange turban and saffron garment, wearing a white and red flower garland, bangles and gold necklaces, reaches to touch the head of a young boy in a red checked shirt who holds a bunch of bananas. Beside them a woman in a white dhoti-style garment with a blue border and orange shawl leans in, smiling. Behind them a potted green plant, a terracotta pot, a gold throne, and red and yellow flower garlands are visible. The boy has a tilak mark on his forehead and is receiving blessing. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange turban, saffron clothing, a flower garland and ornate gold necklaces, appearing to be the honoured teacher receiving and giving blessings.2014-04-24A photograph of a blessing ritual. A figure in an orange-red turban and matching orange-red robe, with a beaded rudraksha-style mala across the chest and gold armlets, places one hand on the crown of a seated boy's head and the other on his shoulder. The boy wears a red long-sleeved top and red and grey track pants, sitting with eyes closed on a small grass mat. A man in a red polo shirt and khaki trousers kneels nearby with hands folded, watching. Behind them are potted plants, rounded rocks, and a tray of bananas, apples and rudraksha beads. In the background, women in white and cream saris with red borders stand near a purple drape and gold-coloured decorations.2015-02-23Photo of a seated figure in a red-brown turban and matching robe, with a white and red flower garland, handing a paper or prasad to a child at a golden throne with a green backdrop. Behind them stands a deity murti decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. A woman in a blue top and white shawl reaches forward, and other children and women stand nearby. Bananas and a brass pot sit in front, and a potted plant is in the centre.2015-04-23August 09 20152015-08-09November 08 20152015-11-08A photograph of a ceremonial moment in an ornate hall. A seated figure on a gold-carved throne, with long swept-back dark hair, wears a saffron-orange garment and a large garland of red, pink, yellow and white flowers; he is leaning forward and fastening or tying a cord around the arm of a young boy in a black and red striped sports shirt who stands in front of him. To the left, a man in an orange robe, orange head wrap, rectangular glasses and a heavy gold beaded necklace with a pendant holds the boy's arm steady. Behind them a backdrop of green foliage and orange and pink flowers, a gold-trimmed throne back, and a few people in white in the background. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by long hair, orange clothing and a garland cue, and is shown in the role of blessing the child. Rose petals lie on the floor.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man in orange-saffron robes on an ornate red throne with gold lion and peacock-feather carvings. He wears a pink and white flower garland, a gold-colored sash, and a white tripundra mark on his forehead, and he smiles while extending his hand toward a young boy in a black t-shirt who reaches up toward him. Beside the throne stands a silver trident and a gold-and-silver ceremonial staff. A woman in a white sari with a long rudraksha mala stands nearby, and a few people in white clothes sit or stand in the background of a red-draped hall with bamboo panels and curtains. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate given the saffron robes, flower garland and ornate throne, though his face is not used for identification.2014-07-16A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, with a gold rudraksha-style necklace, extending a hand in blessing over the head of a man in a navy shirt kneeling with palms pressed together. Gold ornate throne carvings stand behind the seated figure, a tray of yellow lemons sits in front, and several women in orange, white, and multicolour saris stand watching, with a child in a patterned shirt beside them. a person (in_person) is seated on the golden throne giving blessing; the devotee kneels in namaskar. The setting is a hall with red carpet and a gold kalasha-like bell.2014-11-20A photograph of a seated man in a golden-trimmed throne with red velvet cushions, wearing a maroon-red robe and a long garland of white flowers with red accents over rudraksha beads, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a young boy in an orange kurta with a rudraksha band on his forehead. The boy kneels with palms pressed together. A woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha mala and forehead tilak sits to the right holding papers. Green leaves, a silver staff with a bird finial, and a red-draped altar with flower garlands and an ornate gilded deity are behind them.2015-04-26May 15 20152015-05-15