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A seated man in rust-red and gold robes, with a leopard-print cloth over his lap, places his right hand on the crown of a kneeling man's head in a blessing. The seated figure wears layered garlands of yellow and red flowers, beaded orange-gold bangles, a gold necklace and earrings, and sits on a red zebra-print cushioned seat. The kneeling devotee in a green plaid shirt holds a small orange-brown object in clasped hands. Behind them stand a woman in a white garment with an orange-beaded necklace, a woman in a green sari, a cameraman behind a tripod, and a golden deity murti draped with purple cloth and garlands, beside a red carpet and gold backdrop.

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A photograph of a seated man in maroon and gold-bordered robes, wearing layered garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds with rudraksha-style beads and bangles, who places his right hand on the head of a kneeling young man in a white shirt with a blue lanyard. The seated figure holds a folded paper in his left hand. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a red-beaded necklace stands near a golden deity murti draped in a purple cloth and garlanded with flowers, and a red curtain hangs on the left. A fan and a leopard-print cushion sit in the foreground. The scene suggests a blessing being given in a temple or satsang setting.2014-04-13August 02 20152015-08-02A long-haired man in a rust-orange dhoti and wrap, wearing a red and white flower garland and a gold armband, places his right hand on the head of a bald man in a light green striped shirt who bows with his hands joined. A leopard-print shawl drapes over the standing man's arm. Behind them a smiling woman in an orange sari stands near a golden deity murti and colourful tassels hang from a maroon curtain. A gold throne is at left. Setting appears to be a stage-like hall.2013-10-06January 07 20082008-01-07A photo of a seated man in a red-orange turban and saffron-red garment with a gold-toned rope necklace, applying a yellow-orange mark to the forehead of an elderly white-haired man in an orange robe who kneels before him. The seated man sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like chair with carved gold details. Behind them, a standing attendant in white dhoti with gold borders and a red-and-gold band, and a red-and-white patterned fabric backdrop. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated, wearing a red-orange turban, saffron-red robe and gold rope necklace, blessing the kneeling elderly devotee. The elderly kneeling man wears an orange robe and is a devotee receiving the blessing.2015-09-16 +1 copiesA seated man with long dark hair and a beard sits on a red velvet throne in front of an ornate gold backdrop, eyes closed. He wears a rust-orange saffron-toned cloth with gold-edged border, multiple brown rudraksha mala strands and a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, plus gold armlets and bangles. A sprinkling of water or liquid flies from green leaves held by a raised hand, a ritual blessing with leaves. A white-clad attendant stands in the background. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, cues being long hair, saffron-orange clothing and rudraksha malas.2016-09-29A seated figure in a red-brown garment with a leopard-print wrap and a long white flower garland with rudraksha beads places one hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a dark rudraksha mala. The man holds a white paper and small offering items. A white-clad woman and a standing figure in red are at the right, with an electric fan and a dark red curtain behind. The seated figure has a white tilak on the forehead and a red wrist thread, and is not clearly distinguishable as a person from appearance alone.2014-05-31May 12 20142014-05-12October 03 20132013-10-03Outdoors under a corrugated metal canopy with palm trees behind, a man in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl stands on a raised red-draped platform, smiling and placing his right hand on the bowed head of a devotee in a teal shirt who kneels with palms pressed together. The standing man wears a long ornate gold necklace and a white tilak on his forehead. Nearby, saffron-clad attendants and devotees in white shirts with red shawls and rudraksha malas stand watching. A small ornate kalasha-style decoration appears in the background.2013-12-26June 28 20172017-06-28December 26 20132013-12-26