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A photograph of a ritual blessing in an ornate setting. A seated man in a rust-orange turban, rust-orange robes, layered gold bead necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, with gold bangles on his arm, places his palm on the forehead of a younger man standing before him. The standing man wears a light green kurta and has his hands pressed together in namaste. Behind them stand a brass lamp on a stand, a small brass vessel, a water bottle, and a gilded throne with red cushions. A framed picture is held in the seated man's lap. Another person in white and gold clothing stands at left, with a few onlookers behind. The seated man matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of a rust-orange turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala, and is shown in the role of blessing a devotee.

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July 09 20162016-07-09July 09 20162016-07-09A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange shawl over a bare upper body, wearing a long gold-and-beaded necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a rudraksha-style mala at his waist. He sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling, holding an open gold-bordered book toward a kneeling devotee in a light green kurta with palms pressed together in namaste. A brass lamp stands behind, with red drapery and a gold pole. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, turban, ornate gold adornments and saffron clothing, as the presiding guru receiving a devotee in a satsang setting. Another person in white stands at the right edge and a hand holds a book in the foreground. Visible people: about three.2016-07-09July 09 20162016-07-09A seated man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robes, wearing a heavy gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, places his palm on the forehead of a devotee sitting before him. The devotee wears a checked blue-and-white shirt and an orange shawl, and his eyes are closed in reception. Behind them stand a brass oil lamp, a gold-toned cloth-covered tray and a water bottle; a gold-and-red throne is visible at right and a standing man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread is behind the devotee. a person: the seated figure has long hair, a rust-red turban, gold ornamental necklaces and jewelry, consistent with the candidate profile; the scene reads as a blessing or darshan moment.2016-07-09July 09 20162016-07-09July 09 20162016-07-09July 09 20162016-07-09July 09 20162016-07-09 +1 copiesJune 28 20162016-06-28A seated figure in an orange-red turban and matching saffron-orange garment with yellow trim sits on an ornate gold throne, wearing multiple strands of beaded gold-coloured necklaces and a gold armlet and bangles. He reaches up with his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt who faces away from the camera, kneeling close before him. A green leafy plant sits beside the throne. Behind them, a man in white kurta stands with hands clasped, and a partially visible figure in orange stands near a gold pillar. The appearance of the seated figure is consistent with Swamiji (probable) from cues of the orange turban, saffron garments and gold necklaces, while the forehead touch suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2015-07-01A photograph of an indoor darshan blessing in a red-draped room with gold ornate decor. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe with yellow trim, a thick rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt with an orange shawl, palms pressed together in namaste, and red-and-gold wrist threads. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by an orange turban, long swept hair, saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold necklace. Gold-patterned cushions and a golden backdrop frame the scene.2015-10-25