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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and a heavy gold-and-beaded necklace with a gold pendant, sitting on a red patterned cushioned throne beside a golden lion sculpture. He extends his right hand in blessing onto the head of a young boy in orange robes and a rudraksha mala who kneels with palms joined. A second child in orange and rudraksha beads sits at left. Behind them are gold-painted carved pillars and a dark red backdrop. The seated man has distinctive saffron turban, ornate gold necklace and long orange robes, consistent with a probable Swamiji presentation, shown giving blessing to a devotee child.

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November 11 20152015-11-11August 26th 20152015-08-26A photo of a satsang or initiation moment inside a gold-decorated hall. A seated man in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe with gold border, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace extends his right arm to rest his hand on the head of a young boy kneeling before him. The boy, in an orange-and-white t-shirt with folded hands, looks up attentively. Behind them stand women in pink and white saris, and a gold-latticed screen with ornate carvings forms the backdrop on a red carpet.2015-08-26A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a gilded backrest, wearing multiple strands of gold beaded necklaces and a gold pendant. A small boy in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar while the seated man touches the boy's head. Another child in white with a red forehead mark is partly visible at lower right, and an attendant in orange cloth stands at the right edge. A gold lamp stand appears at upper left. Swamiji (probable) cues: orange turban, saffron robes and gold ornaments, seated on a throne.2015-11-11A seated man in an orange-red turban, bare-chested under a saffron shawl and wearing a heavy gold-coloured beaded necklace, reaches out to place his hand on the head of a kneeling young devotee in an orange top. The seat is covered in red fabric with a gold lion-head armrest, and a microphone stand and fan stand nearby. Several children in orange and white garments with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings sit behind, and a gold-carved pillar frames the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a turban, saffron shawl and ornate beaded necklace, and is conferring a blessing on the devotee.2015-09-26A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe with a gold border places a hand on the forehead of a young boy standing before him with palms pressed together in namaskar. The seated figure wears a multi-strand gold-toned beaded necklace and a red-and-gold bracelet, and sits on a gold-carved throne against a deep red drape. The boy wears a navy polo shirt with red and white collar trim. Another person in white is partially visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, based on the turban, saffron-toned robe, and ornate gold throne setting.2015-10-25November 11 20152015-11-11A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe with a gold-yellow sash and a beaded brown mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a maroon cushion, placing a bare palm on the head of a young boy. The boy, in a red and navy top with a red-beaded necklace, stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a photographer in white clothes with a camera raises a lens against a red drape. The scene is a blessing given while seated on a golden peetha. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a rust-red turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and robes with gold sash, distinctive ceremonial cues, and is shown giving blessing from a throne.2015-10-25A seated figure in an orange-red turban decorated with gold motifs and an orange-red wrap, wearing a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha bracelets on the upper arm and wrist, places a hand on the head of a small boy in an orange garment and rudraksha mala. The figure sits beside a golden lion-headed throne armrest and a carved wooden staff with a serpent motif, with gold-coloured drapery behind. A partly visible person in white sits at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) is shown in a blessing gesture giving darshan to the child, identified by appearance cues of the orange turban, gold ornaments and rudraksha adornments.2014-08-03October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robes with a gold ornate chair backdrop, wearing a long layered gold bead necklace and a gold pendant. He sits on a red tiger-striped cushioned seat and extends his right hand toward a young girl in a white top with a long braid who stands before him, with a microphone stand nearby. A child in white stands at left and an adult woman in orange with hoop earrings stands at upper right.2015-11-11A seated man in an orange-red turban and red-gold robe, with a heavy gold chain and gold-beaded armband, places his right hand on the head of a man in a teal t-shirt who bends forward in reverence. Behind them stand women in white and pink, one with a black bead mala and tilak, against a golden lattice wall with ornate carved pillars at left. A satsang or initiation-style blessing is visible. a person (appearance cues: orange-red turban, gold ornate jewellery and saffron-gold robe) is seated, giving a head blessing to a devotee.2015-08-26