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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala draped over the chest places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white collared shirt and khaki trousers, performing a blessing on a golden throne. The seated figure is Swamiji (probable), given the long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala. A white-clad woman with a rudraksha necklace and a pendant stands at the right, watching. Behind them a golden kalpataru-style tree with gilded leaves, yellow marigolds and a woven green backdrop frame the stage. A red tiger-striped cushion sits on the throne.

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January 03 20092009-01-03July 11 20092009-07-11July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage before dark red velvet drapes. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless orange robe sits on a red-cushioned golden lion-armed throne and touches the forehead of a man in white shirt and dhoti who kneels with palms pressed together. Behind the throne, a man in orange stands holding a silver vessel, and another orange-robed attendant kneels at the lower right near the throne's golden base. Flowers and a golden lion ornament decorate the throne area, and a woman in white sits with folded hands at the left edge.2008-12-25A photograph of a stage ceremony. A figure in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne and rests both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in white kurta clothing with palms pressed together. A second person in orange robes kneels at the lower right, and a gold ornate backdrop with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers surrounds the throne. Marigold petals lie on the stage floor and a small brass vessel sits at the bottom edge. The orange-robed figure on the throne fits the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ornament, shown here in a blessing gesture.2008-12-25A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala with long swept-back dark hair placing a hand on the head of a man in a white striped shirt and brown trousers who bends forward with palms pressed together. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne-back. A partially visible person in white stands at left, and another figure in white is behind them. A small gold-toned cabinet and a red cloth draped over the armrest appear in the foreground. Probable Swamiji is shown in appearance-based terms only by his saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala, seated in a blessing gesture of darshan.2010-10-23July 07 20092009-07-07A seated figure in an orange saffron garment with long swept-back dark hair, multiple beaded necklaces and a gold pendant, places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with folded hands and a brown rudraksha mala. a person is seated on a red and gold throne with an ornate gold backrest, in front of a dark blue draped curtain. Behind them a woman in a white and green sari stands beside a gold tray holding flowers and small offerings. A microphone stands at right. The scene resembles a blessing or padapuja moment during satsang.2011-01-23A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with layered gold necklaces sits on a red-upholstered gilded throne, placing a hand on the forehead of a standing man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala, hands joined in namaskar, bearing a tilak. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a green border stands beside a brass tray holding offerings, flowers and small objects. The backdrop is a dark blue draped curtain. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment at a satsang.2011-01-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, a white tripundra and red bindi on his forehead, and slicked-back dark hair, reaches to touch the head of a standing man seen from behind in a light grey shirt and jeans with a wristwatch. The seated man sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne draped with purple garlands, in front of a large painted backdrop of a figure in red robes. Two physical people are visible; the blessing or initiation gesture is an act of touching the head.2011-12-10A seated man in an orange saffron sleeveless garment with a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi, long dark swept-back hair, sits on a white cushioned throne in front of a deep red velvet curtain, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and grey trousers with a rudraksha necklace. A standing attendant in white dhoti and orange shawl with a tilak on his forehead looks on, holding a small brass tray with offerings. The setting is a raised white platform with tiles. a person is seated on the throne wearing orange robes, rudraksha mala and long hair, in the role of the one giving blessing.2010-07-19A seated man in an orange saffron shawl and orange dhoti, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace and a red bindi, reaches to press both hands onto the head of a standing man in a white shirt. The seated man has long dark hair swept back. The recipient has his hands raised in anjali near his face. Behind them is a golden lamp with a lit flame, a gold throne with red cushions decorated with a garland of red and orange flowers, and an ornate carved stone wall panel. The scene reads as a blessing or padapuja-style giving of darshan.2011-09-18