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A seated man in a rust-orange wrap with a long rudraksha mala and a dark swept-back topknot reaches forward to press his palm to the forehead of a bald devotee in a white kurta and orange-red shawl. A golden kalasha-like staff and a gilded lion-shaped throne base stand behind them on a red carpet, with a fan and draped curtains in the room. a person is the seated man wearing the rudraksha mala and orange clothing; his role is giving blessing to the devotee during satsang or darshan. The devotee has his eyes closed and head bowed.

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A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with bare shoulder and a long gold bead necklace reaches forward to place his palm on the forehead of a devotee kneeling before him. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and a small red bindi, and smiles warmly. The devotee wears a white shirt with an orange-red shawl and a red thread on his wrist. Behind them stand a silver trident and a golden ceremonial object, with red tiger-striped cushions and green foliage.2014-08-01A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-bead mala necklace, with vibhuti marks on his forehead, reaching to touch the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt and an orange-red inscribed shawl. The seated man is on a golden throne with a golden lion-head armrest, beside a silver staff. The older man presses his palm to his own forehead in reverence. Behind them are a drum, green plants and a gold-toned wall. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklace, and is a teacher giving blessing to a devotee. Two people are visible.2014-08-02A seated man with long dark hair swept back, wearing a rust-orange dhoti-style wrap, a gold ceremonial necklace of beads and a sandalwood tilak on his forehead, reaches out and presses his palm onto the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and an orange-and-white shawl printed with script, and holds up one hand palm-forward in reverence. Behind them stand a golden cobra-entwined staff, a gold ornamental figure, a peacock-feather fan at left, and a silver standard against a deep red drape. The seated man has distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklace and orange wrap, matching the Swamiji (probable) presentation, giving the blessing role of a teacher.2014-07-25September 03 20142014-09-03A 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.2014-09-13September 03 20142014-09-03September 03 20142014-09-03A 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.2014-09-13September 03 20142014-09-03July 14 20142014-07-14August 01 20142014-08-01July 17 20152015-07-17