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A photograph of a blessing moment indoors. In the foreground a figure seated with back partly turned wears a red-orange garment and a multicolour marigold and yellow flower garland, and reaches to place a hand on the head of a child. The figure's face shows tilak markings on the forehead. The child, a boy with dark hair and glasses, wears a navy top and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and bends forward. A woman in white with a red bindi and a beaded necklace stands beside him, watching. A large golden lion-head ornament occupies the lower left, and a silver staff stands upright in the centre. Beige wall panels and a framed textile hang behind.

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A seated man in a rust-red wrap with bare shoulders and a yellow marigold garland sits on a throne-like seat beside a gilded lion-headed armrest. He lays his right hand on the head of a curly-haired young boy in a teal t-shirt who kneels in front of him. Behind them a woman in white with a orange forehead mark and other people in red-orange robes are present, and a silver staff stands upright near the seat.2014-05-14May 14 20142014-05-14July 16 20142014-07-16A seated man in an orange-red robe with a yellow-marigold garland and yellow tilak on his forehead rests his right hand on the head of a young boy in white kurta. Beside him a gilded lion-headed throne armrest and a silver staff stand out. Behind them a woman in white and another in orange-red attire, plus children in white and orange, watch the blessing in a wood-panelled room. A pada puja style blessing scene appears to be taking place. The seated figure shows long hair pulled into a knot and distinctive orange-red and saffron clothing, giving a probable Swamiji (probable) appearance at the throne, with the lion armrest and marigold garland as cues.2014-05-14May 14 20142014-05-14A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red cloth draped over the shoulders, wearing a yellow and orange marigold garland and a peacock feather near the head, with a silver staff or trident-like rod beside them. The figure's right hand rests on the head of a young boy in a red T-shirt, who looks down while others watch. A gilded lion-headed seat or throne is in the foreground. Behind, a woman in white with an orange shawl and two other children observe. The figure has a long swept-back hair bun and distinctive ceremonial adornments, consistent with the page's reference to a person, a blessing or darshan moment. The figure shows a person appearance with a golden crown-like tilak on the forehead.2014-05-14May 14 20142014-05-14A photograph of a seated man in red-and-maroon robes, with a horizontal white vibhuti mark on his forehead and wearing white and multicolour flower garlands with rudraksha beads. He leans forward and places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in an orange robe with rudraksha mala, who wears glasses and holds his hands together in respect. A tall silver staff stands beside them, and a gold-and-red throne sits behind. A woman in white with a beaded necklace watches on the right. Gold lion-head armrests frame the foreground. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2014-05-13May 13 20142014-05-13A seated man with long dark hair in a bun, wearing a yellow and orange flower garland, a red-orange cloth and a bare upper body, places his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed young boy in an orange robe who sits with palms raised. A tall silver staff stands between them, and a golden cobra-hooded object lies at the lower left. A peacock-feather fan and a red cushion appear nearby. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands in a wood-panelled hall. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a garland, and bare-chested ceremonial dress with saffron cloth, consistent with the page caption, so this is an in-person blessing ritual.2014-05-14December 06 20132013-12-06May 11 20142014-05-11