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A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange and yellow saffron robes and a long brown rudraksha mala touches the forehead of an older man with grey hair and a moustache, who wears white clothes and an orange-and-maroon shawl with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them stands a person in white with a yellow beaded necklace, red fabric hangs in the background, and a golden throne-like seat and a tray of fruit sit to the right.

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A seated guru in an orange-red turban and red-and-gold shawl, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with his palms pressed together in namaste. The guru sits on a gilded throne-like seat with ornate gold carving, beside a red curtain and a small tray holding apples. A man in white ritual clothing with a red sash walks in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru wears an orange-red turban, layered malas and a red-and-gold shawl while receiving a devotee's respect from a throne, which is consistent with the page's reference to a darshan event. Photo caption2015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a small jewelled ornament at the turban, gently placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. The man has a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead and his hands are pressed together at his chest. Behind them a golden ornate chair or throne stands against a red draped backdrop, a tray of mangoes sits on a low table, and a figure in white walks in the background. Blessing or anointing with a ritual gesture appears to be taking place.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25Indoor photo of a seated guru in an orange-red turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a saffron and yellow garment, touching the forehead of a white-haired man in a white kurta with an orange scarf. The guru's raised right hand rests on the man's head while the man's hands are held up in front of him. Behind them are red drapes and an ornate gold carved throne back. The turbaned figure fits the page's a person reference through appearance cues (turban, beaded necklaces, saffron clothing) but the appearance is not conclusive, so the identification is left unsure.2015-10-25A seated bare-chested figure in an orange-red turban and a dark orange-red robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas and a gold necklace, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta with orange-patterned shawl, hands in anjali mudra. Gold ornate backdrop, red curtains, a bowl of apples on a gold tray in front. a person blessing a devotee in a darshan setting.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A seated man in a rust-orange turban, orange and gold garments, and a beaded rudraksha-style mala gives a blessing by touching the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with an orange-striped shawl, whose hands are pressed together in namaste. The seated figure is bare-shouldered at the arms with a gold ceremonial necklace, sitting in front of an ornate gold throne with red drapery behind. Orange floor cushions and a red backdrop complete the scene.2015-10-25A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe with yellow edging, and a heavy beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace places one hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt and orange-patterned shawl. The man stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, receiving blessing. Red drapes and a gold carved throne-like chair form the backdrop, with fruit visible on a gold tray at lower left. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label): the seated figure shows a turban, saffron robe and ornate beaded mala, and is shown giving blessing (a sign of darshan) to a devotee.2015-10-25A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange robe with yellow trim and a long multi-strand brown rudraksha mala draped over the chest is placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with an orange shawl printed with script, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. Behind them are red curtains, a gold-cushioned seat and a wooden tray of apples. The robed figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the turban, ornate rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, and the blessing gesture is a devotee receiving darshan and blessing.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-and-gold shawl, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a golden necklace, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white kurta with a saffron scarf, hands in anjali mudra. The seated figure has eyes closed and a gold throne behind, with red curtains and a fruit offering on a brass plate nearby. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable) in the role of seated teacher giving a blessing to a devotee; the turban, malas and saffron shawl are the qualifying cues. Another person in white is partly visible at the left edge.2015-10-25