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A seated figure in a rust-orange garment with a large rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, hair pinned in a bun, extends one arm and hand to bless the head of a seated older man in a green striped shirt with a visitor badge. The blessing figure holds a tall silver staff with a golden base. Behind them, a gold-trimmed cushion sits on a red-carpeted dais, and several people in white clothes stand or sit in the background. a person appears with distinctive rudraksha mala and orange robes, giving a blessing to a devotee.

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July 06 20142014-07-06A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange wrap with long dark hair tied back and a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, extending one hand toward the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a white ID badge who holds his palm up. A silver-toned ceremonial staff stands between them, with a gold-coloured throne or cushion in the foreground. Behind them, several women in white and pink clothing stand in a room with a red carpet and white cabinetry. The seated figure's cues match a candidate with distinctive visible adornments, consistent with the page's reference to a person at this event.2014-07-06A seated man in a rust-orange cloth draped over one shoulder wears a long rudraksha mala with a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and his hair in a bun. He reaches out to touch the forehead of a shaved-headed devotee in a pale cream kurta, who raises his hands in a receptive gesture. Between them stands a silver staff with a finial. Golden lion-head ornaments flank the seat, a red carpet covers the floor, and oscillating fans and a wooden partition sit in the background.2014-09-14July 14 20142014-07-14A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange shawl and rudraksha mala pressing his palm to the forehead of a young man in a light blue t-shirt who kneels before him. The seated man has hair tied up in a bun with a red ornament, and his bare shoulder shows. Golden ornamental pieces, a silver ceremonial staff and a red cushioned seat are nearby. A ceiling air conditioner unit is visible behind them. The rudraksha beads, orange cloth and bun give appearance cues, but the face is not clearly distinct enough to confirm the identity.2014-07-06A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red draped robe with a gold-edged border and a long beaded necklace, his hair tied back, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, placing his right palm on the forehead of a standing man with grey hair in a low ponytail. The recipient wears a white t-shirt, a rudraksha mala, and a small gold earring, and holds his left palm up in front of him with eyes closed. A silver staff is visible beside them and a golden figure stands behind the seated man, in a room with cream-coloured panelled walls. The seated man has distinctive long hair, ornate gold-toned adornments and a rudraksha mala, but the appearance cues are not sufficient to confirm the a person identity, so the role is given as a robed teacher blessing a devotee.2013-12-03October 28 20142014-10-28A seated man in a red-orange dhoti and matching shawl wears a long rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark. He sits on an ornate gold and red throne while a devotee in a white shirt with an orange shawl raises a silver trident-shaped staff toward the seated man's forehead. Gold ornamental carvings and a striped wall form the background.2014-09-06A seated man in orange-red sannyasi robes and a long rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold chain touches the forehead of a younger man with curly dark hair and a short beard. The younger man wears a white t-shirt and an orange shawl. The seated man holds a silver trident-topped staff beside a golden lion-headed throne armrest and a peacock-feather fan, in a room with red cushions and a framed picture behind.2014-05-12A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-bordered shawl and a long gold bead necklace raises his right palm to the forehead of a kneeling man in a grey-brown striped shirt and wristwatch, with eyes closed. The seated man has a white vertical forehead mark and holds a small white card in his left hand. Behind them a large gold deity murti and red cushions sit in a warm room.2014-01-04September 14 20142014-09-14February 01 20152015-02-01