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A seated man in a red-orange turban and orange-and-gold robes, wearing a long beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold-toned pendant, touches the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes with a saffron-orange sash. The kneeling man has his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stand golden ornate carvings, red drapes and a second person in white with an orange sash. a person is the seated figure receiving the kneeling devotee, who is making a gesture of reverence in a blessing scene.

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A photo of a seated blessing in a gilded interior. A man in an orange-and-red turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, multi-strand beaded necklace and an orange-and-gold shawl, sits on a gilded throne with his palm raised on the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes and an orange scarf printed with script, who has his hands in anjali mudra. Red drapes, a gold-carved backrest and a tray of fruit appear behind them.2015-10-25A seated robed figure wearing a rust-orange turban, rudraksha mala necklaces and a ceremonial gold chain, with bare upper body draped in orange and yellow cloth, places his hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta with an orange-and-saffron printed shawl who stands with palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them, a gold ornate throne back and red draped curtains frame the setting, with other people in white attire and orange sashes in the background. The seated figure has distinctive adornments and turban cues consistent with the page's description of a person, shown in person as a candidate.2015-10-25A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-and-yellow robe, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange scarf printed with script. The standing man holds his palms together in namaste. Behind them, a gold-carved throne and red drapes frame the scene, and two people in white and red garments stand in the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by turban, mala and robe cues, giving a blessing.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe with a gold-yellow sash and layered brown rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, raising one hand to press a mark on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white shirt wearing an orange scarf printed with text. The seated figure sits on a red cushion before an ornate gold throne-like backrest, with red drapes and warm lighting behind. A standing person in white is partly visible at the back. a person is shown in an apparent blessing or initiation moment, consistent with a forehead anointing ritual.2015-10-25A 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 two men in a richly decorated room with red drapes and gold-carved furniture. On the right, a seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe with a yellow shawl and a long multi-strand brown bead necklace touches the forehead of a bearded man on the left. The bearded man wears a plain white kurta and an orange scarf printed with dark script, and holds a yellow fruit in his hands. A gold throne and a lit golden pillar stand behind them.2015-10-25A photograph of an indoor blessing scene in a red and gold setting. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, bare-shouldered orange robe with a yellow sash, and layered beaded necklaces places his right hand on the forehead of a standing-kneeling man in a white shirt with an orange scarf printed with text. The man has his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them are red drapes, a gold ornate backrest and a gold carved throne base. The seated figure's distinctive turban and beaded adornments are cues consistent with a person, who is shown giving a forehead blessing to a devotee in a personal darshan moment.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange garment, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, seated on an ornate gold throne with plush red cushioning. He leans toward a young man in a white t-shirt with an orange shawl printed with script, who bows with palms pressed together while the seated man reaches out to touch his forehead, a blessing gesture. Behind them a cameraman in white clothing photographs the scene against red drapery, with other people in white and red attire partly visible at the right edge.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25