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A seated man in a rust-red shawl and draped red cloth, with a gold garland and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead, extends his right arm to touch the head of a curly-haired young man in a white shirt and orange-red patterned scarf. The seated man holds a small white card in his left hand. Beside them stand a silver staff with a round finial and a black cobra-shaped figure, and a gold deity murti with a peacock-feather fan and gold lion-faced vessel at left, before red drapes. a person: the seated man wears a rust-red shawl, a gold garland and a tilak, consistent with a seated guru giving blessing; the identification is appearance-based only.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead band and a long gold-and-red bead necklace, smiling as he extends his arm to touch the head of a young man with curly hair and a white t-shirt who is bowing with palms together. The seated man rests beside a golden cobra-hooded seat and a silver trident-topped staff wrapped with a black serpent. A peacock feather fan is at left and a deep red curtain forms the backdrop, with a painted rock panel behind. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate gold-and-bead adornments, consistent with the presentation of a sannyasi teacher, but the page does not state he is present.2014-07-26A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red robe and gold garland extending his right hand to press the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt with an orange shawl. The seated figure has a white forehead mark and hair in a bun, and sits beside a golden kalasha-like vessel and a silver staff entwined with a dark serpent. A red curtain and a golden lamp stand form the backdrop, and a sheet of paper is held in the seated figure's left hand. The blessing gesture suggests a darshan or blessing moment.2014-07-25A 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 photograph of a seated man in saffron-red robes, wearing a long gold-beaded necklace and a peacock-feather fan behind him, reaching forward to touch the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl. A silver trident and a dark wooden staff with a serpent motif stand beside them, with a gold-plated vessel and red curtains in the background. The seated man has a white tilak on his forehead and holds a folded paper in his other hand. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron ornate clothing and a gold bead necklace, placed on a throne-like seat, so the attribution is only probable. The kneeling devotee receives a blessing with palm raised.2014-07-26October 26 20142014-10-26A seated figure in a maroon-red robe with a gold-and-beaded necklace and a red hair tie raises a hand to the forehead of a young man in a blue t-shirt and red-orange scarf, who has his eyes closed and palms pressed together. Behind them a golden lion-headed throne armrest with a black snake coiled around a silver staff, and red velvet curtains. Ritual blessing setting. Two people present.2014-07-23September 14 20142014-09-14September 11 20142014-09-11A photograph of two men in a red-draped ceremonial setting. On the left, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a large gold necklace of ornate beads, and an orange-red cloth wrapped around his body sits smiling and reaches toward the other man, holding a small object. On the right, a bearded man in a plain white t-shirt and a red shawl printed with dark motifs raises his hand palm-forward toward him. Behind them stand a golden cobra-hooded deity murti, a golden trident, a peacock feather fan, and red curtains.2014-07-23A seated man in an orange-red garment and multiple gold-bead necklaces, with a white forehead marking and red tilak, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a red shirt. Behind them stands a silver staff topped with a finial and a coiled metal cobra, beside a golden deity murti and red drapes. A peacock-feather fan is at the lower left. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, orange-saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues, and the page indicates he is present; this is an appearance-based label. The kneeling devotee receives a blessing.2014-07-27A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a bare shoulder, long dark hair swept back, rudraksha-style beaded mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, holds a peacock-feather fan and a white bundle while placing his raised palm on the forehead of a standing man in a white t-shirt and red scarf who bows with hands folded. Gold ornate vessels and a gilded throne-like chair are in the background, along with a red patterned floor mat and a seated elderly devotee. Two to five people are visible.2014-03-17July 27 20142014-07-27