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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-red robes receiving a devotee at a ceremony under a canopy. The seated figure wears a rudraksha mala with gold beads, a long multi-strand garland of red and orange flowers, a gold necklace, and a red bindi with tilak on the forehead. He rests his hand on the bowed head of a man in a white shirt and orange-bordered shawl, who kneels and offers a gold-coloured packet with both hands. Behind them are a silver trident, a decorated umbrella, and a large floral garland arrangement in yellow, orange and red. a person: the seated figure bears the rudraksha mala, gold necklace and saffron-red robes associated with the a person candidate, shown in a blessing role with a devotee.

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July 17 20152015-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange ceremonial dress, with a red-and-gold garland, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and a red tilak on his forehead, places his right hand on the bald head of a kneeling devotee in white clothes with an orange-and-white printed shawl. He holds a folded gold-edged card or document in his left hand. Behind them are a silver trident, a gold-and-red umbrella, floral garlands in yellow, red and white, and red cushioned seating. a person: the seated figure's saffron clothing, long swept-back hair, multiple gold necklaces and garlands match the page's a person-at-event note, though the face is not used for identification. The kneeling devotee is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-07-17September 20 20152015-09-20July 14 20142014-07-14July 17 20152015-07-17Photograph of a stage event where a curly-haired man in a white kurta with an orange patterned shawl hands a gilded framed picture, red-bordered with an ornate gold painted scene, to a smiling person seated on a golden throne. The seated person wears a yellow and orange shawl, a marigold garland, a red bindi and white forehead markings, a headset microphone, and a leopard-print cloth. A dark blurred backdrop shows a tall figure silhouette. Two people are visible, the giver and the seated recipient, plus a partly visible person at left edge.2014-05-20July 14 20142014-07-14A seated figure in a saffron-brown robe with a red bindi, long dark hair swept back, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and multiple garlands of red and orange flowers, smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man. The kneeling man wears a white dhoti, a rudraksha mala and glasses, and holds a small golden card or plate with both hands. Behind them a large garland of yellow, orange and red flowers hangs on the wall, a silver trident stands at left, and a golden embellished peetha or throne canopy is visible. Appearance-based label: a person is seated and blessing the devotee, a kneeling priest or devotee in white.2015-07-17August 01 20142014-08-01Photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-brown robe with red and yellow flower garlands and a red mala, wearing a gold necklace and a red bindi, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white clothing with a red shawl and folded hands. The seated figure holds a small card or paper. Behind them are a golden deity murti, a silver trident, a decorative canopy and a large garland-covered backdrop with a red throne cushion. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a red mala, and sits on a throne-like seat, matching the page's claim; the kneeling devotee is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-07-17A photograph of a ritual blessing at a seated dais. A seated figure with swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a red-and-saffron cloth draped over the body wears long garlands of red, yellow and orange flowers and multiple gold beaded necklaces; the figure smiles with eyes closed and extends a hand to bless a shaved-headed man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who bows low with his head lowered toward the seated figure's hands. Behind them a large flower arrangement in red, yellow and white, a silver trident, an ornate embroidered parasol-style canopy and gold ceremonial vessels are visible. Two people are shown.2015-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with long red and yellow flower garlands and a gold chain, marked with a red bindi and tilak, lightly touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. The seated man holds a small object in one hand while the devotee's hands rest on a wooden stool. Behind them are a large marigold and rose garland backdrop, a gold ornamental umbrella, a silver trident and a gold lion-headed sculpture. The setting suggests a samaya deeksha initiation ceremony. a person is the seated figure, shown with ceremonial garlands, saffron clothing and a gold necklace.2015-07-17