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A seated man in an orange-saffron cloth with a long, dark, knotted hair bun, a rudraksha-style brown bead garland, and a white vertical mark on his forehead places his right hand on the crown of a bearded man's head. The recipient wears a white kurta and kneels before a tall silver trident-shaped staff. Behind them stand a golden deity murti, green foliage, and draped cloth.

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October 11 20142014-10-11A photograph of a seated figure with a swept-back dark hair, white vibhuti horizontal marks and a red kumkum dot on the forehead, bare-shouldered and wearing a deep red shawl with gold border and a long gold-beaded necklace. He reaches to touch the crown of a man kneeling in front of him; the man wears a white kurta, a thin gold chain, and has his palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them stand a golden lion-headed throne armrest, orange and blue drapes, and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a ceremonial gold necklace and a shawl, matching the cues for the page's named teacher, so the appearance is consistent with that identity in person.2013-11-11May 03 20142014-05-03A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red garment with a rudraksha mala and a white vertical forehead mark, whose long hair is swept back, placing a raised palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and rust-red rudraksha beads. A silver staff with a finial stands beside them, and a golden deity murti and a peacock-feather fan appear in the foreground. Cues include long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and orange clothing, so the seated figure is a Swamiji (probable) bestowing blessing on a devotee.2014-08-26A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala at his neck and a white forehead mark, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and folded hands. Behind them stands a silver trident (trishul) and gold ornaments on a dais, with a bamboo and green-leaf backdrop. The kneeling man bows in a blessing gesture, holding a folded paper. Appearance cues on the seated figure include saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, but the figure is not confidently identified from the photo alone.2014-10-12May 11 20142014-05-11A seated man in a rust-red shawl and bare chest, with a white vertical tilak, a red dot on his forehead, a long white flower garland with red and yellow blooms, and a rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in glasses and a white shirt. Behind them stand a gilded throne-like seat, a tall silver staff with a finial, and a framed painting on a wall. A golden lion-head ornament appears at lower left. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2014-05-13A photograph of a man in a rust-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a white-and-red forehead mark placing his right hand on the forehead of a seated devotee in a white kurta. The devotee kneels with palms pressed together, eyes closed. A gold kalasha-style vessel sits at the lower left, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure hangs at upper right, and red and gold cushions line the floor behind them.2014-03-21A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a red hair tie, a gold bead necklace and a red-orange cloth wrapped around the waist extends his right hand to bless a man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl, who stands with palms pressed together and eyes closed. Behind them are a golden lion-face throne armrest, a golden cobra-hood carved support, a tall silver staff with a dark twisted shaft, and red draped curtains. The scene shows a blessing given in a ceremonial hall, with the seated figure as the a person by his hair, ornaments and saffron-toned clothing.2014-07-24March 21 20142014-03-21August 30 20142014-08-30A seated man in an orange-red saffron cloth, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala of large brown beads across his chest and a white vibhuti line on his forehead, smiles as he touches the forehead of a second, older man in front of him. The seated man's hair is swept back in a bun, and he has a red-and-gold sitting cloth beneath him. A silver trident and a golden figure appear behind him. A bald man in white clothing sits in the foreground, his back to the camera, facing the scene. Behind the figures are vertical striped panels in orange and white. A peacock feather fan sits at the left edge.2014-09-13