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A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion blesses an elderly bare-chested man in a white dhoti and white thread cord. The seated person wears a deep red robe with gold-striped border, long rudraksha malas, a gold waist band and a gold necklace, and hair swept up. Their right hand rests on the older man's head in blessing while his hand holds a yellow flower garland. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand behind, one bending forward. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, gold ornaments and saffron-red robes on a throne.

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A seated figure in a maroon and gold garment with long braided hair and a long braided shawl touches the forehead of a bare-chested man with a sacred ash mark, his hands raised in a gesture of reverence. The seated figure wears gold ornaments and sits on a gold-carved chair with a red cushion, while a man in white dhoti stands behind, and a yellow marigold garland lies nearby. Appearance is consistent with a person seated in a blessing role, giving a personal blessing to a devotee in a ritual setting.2016-01-02A seated figure in a deep red and maroon robe with gold-edged saffron drape and a long rudraksha mala with gold necklace blesses a bare-chested devotee in a lilac dhoti. The seated figure, on an ornate gold and red throne, places a hand on the devotee's forehead while holding a flower-wrapped staff with yellow marigolds. Behind them, white-clad attendants wear gold-bordered white dhotis and garlanded necks; a person in orange sari stands in the background. Outdoor setting with blue structures and trees. Appearance-based label: a person seated on the throne, blessing the devotee.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a maroon and gold-bordered dhoti-style wrap with a gold waist sash, wearing long braided rudraksha malas and gold earrings, with swept-back dark hair, touching the forehead of a bare-chested young boy in a white thread. The seated figure holds a yellow marigold-tipped ceremonial staff. Behind them stand people in white dhotis and a gold-trimmed throne is visible at right. The shared setting suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, ornate rudraksha malas and a saffron-toned wrap, and is seated on a throne.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02A seated figure in a maroon and orange-gold draped garment, with long braided rudraksha-style necklaces and gold waist ornament, sits on a gilded throne with a pink cushion and touches the head of a bare-chested kneeling man in a pink dhoti. Nearby, attendants in white dhotis and a gold-banded garment stand; a yellow flower and an offering tray sit on the ground. The scene resembles a blessing or padapuja-type exchange, with a bright outdoor setting.2016-01-02A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions blesses a shirtless boy kneeling before him. The seated person wears a dark maroon-and-saffron robe with gold trim, layered rudraksha malas and a black turban, with a red bindi on the forehead. He touches the boy's forehead with his right hand while holding a white-and-yellow flower-wrapped staff. Behind the boy stand two men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas, one with hands folded. This appears to be a blessing, with the seated figure showing appearance-based cues matching the Swamiji (probable) label: layered rudraksha malas, a turban and ceremonial saffron-toned clothing.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02A seated figure in a maroon and orange-striped shawl, with long braided hair, rudraksha malas and a gold chain, extends a hand to touch the head of an elderly bearded man with a shaved, bare upper body and rudraksha beads. Two standing attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas watch behind them. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. a person: the seated figure's long braids, maroon-and-saffron shawl, rudraksha malas and ornate throne are consistent with the page's description of a person giving blessings, so this is a blessing or initiation scene. A blue cloth and a blurred white background appear behind them.2016-01-02