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A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a gilded hall. A man seated on a cushioned seat in front of an ornate silver-framed panel wears an orange-red robe, many rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a leopard-print headband, and holds a white thread taut toward a bare-chested devotee bending forward. Beside him a young assistant in orange cloth and rudraksha beads holds a small printed card near the bent devotee's head. Two more attendants in orange wraps stand at left and right, one with white markings on bare shoulders and arms, and the bent devotee has a shaved head and a silver necklace. The seated man has long swept-back hair and a full beard, matching the a person appearance cues of rudraksha malas, orange clothing and ceremonial gold ornament, with the role of the man seated as a presider over the blessing.

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A photo of a seated bearded man in a rudraksha-beaded orange robe, wearing a leopard-print headband and rudraksha malas, placing his hand on the head of an older grey-haired devotee bent forward in a white dhoti. Around them, orange-robed attendants with white tripundra markings hold the devotee steady, and one attendant holds a sheet of paper near his head while a white cord runs between hands. A silver-framed backdrop with embossed figures stands behind. Several people are present. The seated figure in the leopard-print headband is the appearance-based candidate for a person, seated and blessing a devotee in a ritual setting.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in rust-red robes, a leopard-print yellow headband, long braided hair and many rudraksha malas, extends his right hand in blessing over the bowed head of a devotee. Around them, attendants in saffron-orange robes with white body markings hold a white cloth and a garland-like strand. The devotee wears a white cloth at the waist and a white flower in his hair. Gold necklaces and rudraksha bracelets are visible, with a silver-patterned backdrop behind the throne. a person seated at the centre, distinguished by the rudraksha malas, rust robes and braided hair, giving a blessing during a ritual moment.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in rust-red robes, with a yellow and black leopard-print headband, rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, and a gold pendant, sits on a red cushioned throne before a silver backdrop. He touches the forehead of a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti, while holding a white cord that runs to the devotee's neck. Behind them, three attendants in saffron cloths stand close: one at left with white-and-orange body markings and rudraksha, one at centre holding a paper slip above the devotee's head, and one at right with a long beaded mala. An older white-clad man stands at far left. Ritual sanctification and blessing scene, with a person seated on the throne as the presiding figure. Seated figure wears rudraksha malas, a gold chain and a striped headband, and holds the cord with a kneeling devotee.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in rust-red robes, wearing a leopard-print headband, layered rudraksha malas and gold earrings, sits on a plush maroon cushioned seat before a large embossed silver backdrop. Four attendants in orange and saffron cloth stand around him; the attendant at left shows bare, white-marked shoulders and a white dhoti, while others hold white threads and papers. The man's hands rest on the strands. Gold-toned temple décor frames the scene.2017-12-10A seated man in a rust-red robe with a leopard-print yellow headband and long swept-back hair sits on a red cushioned throne before a silver embossed backdrop, rudraksha malas draped across his chest and gold necklace. A devotee in a white dhoti kneels forward at his feet while a white cord is tied around the devotee's head and neck. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes with white body markings stand beside the kneeling man, one holding a small white card. a person is the seated figure, presiding in a ceremonial initiation-style blessing.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate red-orange robe with a yellow leopard-print headwrap, long hair swept back, a gold chain and layered rudraksha malas, places his hands on the head of a bald man kneeling before him. The kneeling man wears a saffron wrap and has a white thread being held over his head by a monk in orange with rudraksha beads, while another orange-clad attendant steadies him. A silver ornate backdrop stands behind; the setting resembles a ritual blessing or initiation. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated and giving the blessing, with distinctive long swept-back hair, gold necklace and rudraksha malas.2017-12-10A seated man in red-orange robes with a leopard-print yellow headwrap, long hair, rudraksha malas on his neck and arms, and a gold pendant, rests his hand on the head of a bare-chested young man bending forward. Two attendants in orange garments and white-painted arm stripes stand beside them, one holding a white cloth above the bowed devotee. A silver-toned backdrop and a red cushioned seat frame the scene.2017-12-10December 17 20172017-12-17