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A seated man in a rust-red saffron robe with a bare right shoulder and a white tilak on his forehead places his right hand on the crown of another man's head. He wears a long gold-bead garland and is seated beside a golden cobra-hooded object with a snake coiled around a staff. The recipient wears a white shirt and a rudraksha mala, with his palm raised in a gesture of reverence. Behind them hangs a deep red drape with bamboo screens.

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July 14 20142014-07-14A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange sannyasi robe with a gold necklace of beaded ornaments and a white tilak on his forehead, reaching his right hand to press it onto the forehead of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt who kneels or bows before him with his palm raised. The seated figure is smiling. Behind them is a golden lion-headed seat or throne against a deep red drape and bamboo screen. The figure in orange has a probable Swamiji appearance from the swept-back hair, saffron robe and gold necklace, so this is an in_person candidate described as a probable Swamiji blessing a devotee in a darshan-style moment.2014-07-15September 03 20142014-09-03July 15 20142014-07-15July 14 20142014-07-14September 03 20142014-09-03A photograph of a shaved-headed man in an orange-red dhoti-style wrap with bare shoulders, wearing layered gold chains and a rudraksha mala, and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, placing his palm on the forehead of a man in a white collared shirt with a dark mala around his neck. Both have palms raised and the recipient's hands are pressed together. Behind them is a gold-coloured ornate object and a beige wall, and a partially visible person appears at the right edge. The seated figure with the bare-shouldered orange wrap and gold ornaments is a person presence; the act is a blessing or initiation touch.2013-12-03A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace and a bare upper torso, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a short-haired young man in white kurta and orange shawl. Behind them stand a tall silver-capped staff, gold-coloured ornamental lion-head and throne elements, and golden draped curtains. A peacock-feather fan appears at the left edge. Two physical people are visible.2014-07-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, long dark hair gathered at the back and a large rudraksha mala draped over his chest, reaches out to press his palm against the forehead of a man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. A golden deity murti and a peacock-feather fan stand behind them, and a silver ceremonial lamp is visible above. a person is shown giving blessing to a devotee in what appears to be a ritual setting.2014-09-13August 01 20142014-08-01A seated man in a rust-orange and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold bead necklace and a white tilak on his forehead reaches out with one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta, who has his eyes closed and palms raised. The orange-clad figure holds a small white card or paper in his other hand. Behind them stands a large gold deity murti and red cushions.2014-01-04A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple hall. A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and a red shawl with rudraksha beads and a white forehead mark places his hand on the head of a standing devotee in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The devotee raises his hand and holds a thin stick. Behind them is a gold and silver ritual object and a bright red and gold cloth, with a peacock-feather fan at the left edge.2014-09-13