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A seated man in a red-orange robe with a rudraksha mala of large gold-coloured beads and a white forehead mark touches the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl, who stands before him with palms raised in reverence. Behind them is a golden lion-shaped throne with a carved golden head, a silver trident-topped staff, a dark snake-like cord, peacock feathers and red drapes, with a pink floral backdrop at left. The seated man has an appearance of a person, and the scene shows him giving blessing in a ritual setting. Two people are visible.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead band and a long gold-and-red bead necklace, smiling as he extends his arm to touch the head of a young man with curly hair and a white t-shirt who is bowing with palms together. The seated man rests beside a golden cobra-hooded seat and a silver trident-topped staff wrapped with a black serpent. A peacock feather fan is at left and a deep red curtain forms the backdrop, with a painted rock panel behind. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate gold-and-bead adornments, consistent with the presentation of a sannyasi teacher, but the page does not state he is present.2014-07-26A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white tilak on the forehead and long gold-bead necklaces leans forward and places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl. A golden lion-headed throne armrest and a silver staff stand beside them, with red drapes and a peacock-feather fan at left. A woman in the background watches with a red bindi. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklaces, consistent with the a person appearance cues for the seated teacher giving blessing.2014-07-26A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes wearing a gold necklace of beads, with a white tilak on his forehead, extending his right hand toward the forehead of a young boy in an orange shawl over a white t-shirt. Behind them stands a golden bull figure with a black serpent coiled around it, a silver trident hangs above, a peacock feather fan is at left and a red curtain and rocky backdrop fill the background. The scene appears to be a blessing given to the boy during a ritual setting.2014-07-26A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a gold beaded necklace and white vertical forehead markings touches the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl. The seated figure sits on a gold-and-red throne beside a gold cobra-hooded seat, a silver trident and a black serpent-entwined staff, with a peacock-feather fan and a gold lion-head ornament in the foreground. Red curtains and a green plant form the backdrop. Visible cues are long swept-back hair, ornate gold beaded jewellery and orange-red clothing, consistent with a person. The seated figure is seated on a throne and gives blessing to the devotee.2014-07-26July 26 20142014-07-26May 13 20142014-05-13August 02 20142014-08-02July 21 20142014-07-21A seated man in a rust-red robe with a gold-bead garland and white tilak on his forehead reaches out to touch the forehead of a bearded man in a white shirt and red shawl, who has his palm raised. A silver staff with a round finial and a golden lion-head sculpture sit beside them against red drapery. a person is the seated man, shown with his hair in a knot, a rudraksha-style gold garland and saffron-red robe, giving a blessing to a devotee.2014-07-21July 21 20142014-07-21A photograph of a long-haired man with a white forehead mark and a rust-red cloth draped over his shoulders, wearing a multi-strand gold bead necklace, pressing his hand on the head of a short-haired young man in a white t-shirt and red-patterned shawl. The young man's palms are pressed together in devotion. Behind them stands a gold deity murti and a silver staff, with a peacock-feather fan in the foreground and red drapes in the background. The setting suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man wears a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and a ritual cloth, with long swept hair; his identity is an appearance-based label only.2014-07-21A photograph of a ceremonial moment indoors before deep red drapes. A man with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, a red sleeveless garment and layered gold-toned garlands sits on a golden-brown throne, smiling, arms extended toward a second man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The second man, facing left, raises both hands toward the seated figure's head and a silver-toned ceremonial staff topped with a round silver finial stands beside the throne. A peacock-feather fan is visible at the left edge.2014-07-21