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A bare-chested man in white dhoti and orange shawl, seen from behind with grey hair, bows his head while a seated man in an orange robe, long swept-back dark hair, forehead tilak and rudraksha-style beads places his hands on his head. The seated man sits on an ornate silver throne with lion-head armrests and leopard-print cushions, a red cushion behind him. Two physical people are visible.

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September 26 20172017-09-26A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a stage. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment and a green-and-white flower garland, sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with carved scrollwork, leopard-print cushions and lion figures. A shaved-headed man in an orange-and-maroon dhoti, bare-chested, sits in front of him with both hands raised toward the seated man's head, appearing to bless him. A hand at left holds up a white paper or cloth, and a lantern hangs at top left against a pink-purple backdrop. The seated man appears to be the figure described on the page as a person, identified by long hair, saffron clothing and garland; this is an appearance-based label only.2017-09-22 +1 copiesOctober 11 20172017-10-11A seated man in a rust-orange robe with bare chest and gold necklace, long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with a silver lion figure at its side. He extends his right arm to touch the crown of a kneeling older man in a white kurta with a white flower garland, who holds his palms raised in reverent greeting. Behind them stand an ornate silver and gold throne backdrop and red drapery. A ceramic cup rests on a small table at left.2017-10-06A photograph of a ceremonial moment on a large ornate silver throne with lion-shaped armrests and a repoussé floral backrest. A man in a white shirt and an orange sash inscribed with text stands with his back to the camera, both palms raised to touch the head of a seated figure in an orange-red garment with a vertical tilak on the forehead and long dark hair. On the left, a hand holds up folded paper, and another arm wears rudraksha beads. Behind them, a large backdrop shows temple tower imagery. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the image is partially obscured, so identity is uncertain.2017-09-26 +1 copiesA seated man in a long-haired, bare-chested ceremonial look with a red-orange cloth draped over his lap sits on an ornate silver throne with lion-head armrests and leopard-print cushions. He wears a magenta flower garland and gold necklaces, with a red tilak on his forehead, and smiles with closed eyes as he receives blessing. A man in a white shirt bows with his head lowered in front of him, while an attendant places a hand on his head. The seat is backed by a large embossed silver panel with floral and scrollwork designs. a person appears in the seated figure, who is seated on the throne with a garland and gold ornaments, and is being honored.2017-09-28 +1 copiesDecember 16 20172017-12-16October 11 20172017-10-11A seated man with long dreadlocks, a red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, bare-shouldered in an orange-saffron wrap with gold edging, places his right hand on the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala. The bald man stands before him with palms joined in anjali, eyes closed, during an initiation. Both sit or stand in front of an ornate gold carved wooden structure with lattice panels, and a leopard-print cushion is visible. a person is the seated figure with dreadlocks and saffron-orange garments.2017-10-06A seated man in orange-red robes and a long rudraksha mala, with long hair and a white forehead band, places his right hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti whose eyes are covered by a white cloth. Behind the throne is an ornate silver carved backrest, and two leopard-print cushions and carved lion-head armrests frame the seat. A second attendant with a red headband and white dhoti stands at left, supporting the devotee. A microphone stands at right. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala match the a person presentation cues, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role as the seated teacher giving blessing to a devotee.2018-05-06A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, an orange-saffron garment and a leopard-print cushion sits on an ornate gilded silver throne with lion-head armrests and a carved backrest. He smiles while placing his hands on the head of a bare-backed man in front, who wears a white sacred thread and a beaded necklace. A silver staff stands at left, and a large screen behind shows a temple tower image. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange-saffron garment, a red tilak and a gilded throne, consistent with the page's reference to a person at this event.2017-09-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a multicoloured flower garland, a tilak on his forehead, a gold chain and a reddish-brown robe. He smiles with eyes closed and extends his hand toward a man in a white shirt facing him from the front, whose back and head are visible in the foreground. A large silver repoussé backdrop and red stage lighting with bokeh lights fill the background.2017-09-22 +1 copies