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A seated figure in an orange-red robe and a layered rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a bearded, bald man in a white kurta, who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The seated man wears a rudraksha necklace and has his hair tied back; a silver trident with a gold-tipped top stands beside him, and a gold lion-form sculpture is visible at lower left. A red carpet, wooden pillars and a standing fan are in the background, and a partially visible woman in red sits at right. a person, identified by the saffron robe, rudraksha malas and the attendant trident, is giving a blessing to a devotee at what appears to be a darshan. The photo is an event image taken in a temple-style hall.

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July 25 20142014-07-25September 05 20142014-09-05A seated man in an orange-rust robe and rudraksha mala reaches to touch the forehead of a devotee in a white shirt and rust-coloured shawl. The seated figure, with a white tilak and hair in a knot, appears to be a person, based on his distinctive rudraksha mala and ceremonial dress. He is giving darshan or blessing during a satsang, with a silver trident, golden lion-shaped seat arms and a red carpet in the background.2014-09-14A seated man in an orange-red shawl with a gold border and a rudraksha mala draped across his bare chest and shoulder places his right palm on the forehead of an older, white-haired, bearded man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. The seated man holds a white-wrapped ceremonial staff in his other hand and smiles. Behind them a woman in white and an orange-red shawl sits with her eyes lowered, a golden vessel is at the lower left, and a framed portrait sits at the upper right. a person with a rudraksha mala and orange-red shawl performs a blessing on a devotee.2014-03-22A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange robe and red-and-white flower garland placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and a wristwatch. The seated figure has a yellow-painted forehead mark and swept-back dark hair, and sits beside a silver-and-gold trident-topped staff and a gold peacock-feather fan. Behind them are gold pillars and several people in white garments. a person: the seated figure's hair, saffron-orange robe, garland and ornate ceremonial setting are the cues, and he is performing a blessing on a devotee. Other attendees in white stand in the background.2014-05-04May 12 20142014-05-12A photograph of a bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth with a gold-and-beaded necklace placing his right palm on the forehead of a bearded man with greying hair in a white kurta and orange lanyard, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stand brass oil lamps (lamps) on a red draped backdrop, with a gold-framed element at left and other people in white garments at right. The man in saffron is visible from the side, with his hair pulled back in a bun and a small mark on his forehead; the scene reads as a blessing (anugraha) gesture. The man in saffron fits the a person cues of ceremonial gold necklace and saffron garb, shown in person with the blessing role.2015-10-06May 19 20142014-05-19May 07 20142014-05-07May 03 20142014-05-03A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with white vibhuti markings on his forehead, reaching out to press his right palm onto the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta and an orange shawl printed with black script. Behind them stands a gleaming golden deity murti or mask, and a silver trident is visible at the top. Red and orange fabrics and a peacock feather appear at the left edge. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation given to a devotee at a satsang setting. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure has white forehead markings and long swept-back hair, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2014-09-02A seated man in an orange-red shawl and rudraksha-style garland of pink flowers places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and orange scarf. The seated man has long dark hair swept back and wears an orange-red cloth draped over his bare shoulder. Golden lion-head armrests and a golden-tipped staff stand beside the seat. A devotee's hand rests against his own forehead. Background shows a framed decorative wall hanging and a white wall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange-saffron clothing and a flower garland, cues consistent with the page's claim. Appearance-based only.2014-05-10