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A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron-and-gold robe, with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, sits on a gilded throne in front of a red draped backdrop and places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man. The man, in white kurta and an orange shawl, presses his palms together in anjali, eyes lowered. A photographer in white clothing with a camera stands at the upper right. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the turban and saffron robe, giving a blessing or diksha-style touch to the devotee.

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September 28 20142014-09-28May 03 20142014-05-03May 11 20142014-05-11A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl with a long dark braid and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the crown of a shaven-headed man in a white kurta, who has a red-and-white cloth over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala. The orange-clad man's left hand is raised in a blessing gesture near the other man's forehead. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at left, and a dark blue curtain and a painted backdrop are behind them. A woman's face is partly visible at the right edge. a person: the orange-clad seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, and is performing a blessing for the man in white.2011-07-20A seated figure with a pink and white flower garland and green leaf garland, bare-shouldered in an orange-red wrap, sits on a red throne with gold lion-shaped armrests and applies a white ritual mark or tilak to a standing devotee. The devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a silver staff with a gold base. Background shows a red and gold banner and another person in orange and white. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, a ceremonial garland and orange-red clothing, matching the page's claim of his presence.2014-05-11A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and a long rudraksha mala places his right palm on the forehead of a shaved-headed young man in white, who sits with palms joined in namaskar. The guru-figure has swept-back dark hair and a smile, with a red velvet cushion and an ornate gold-trimmed red throne behind him. A red lacquer box with flower garlands and papers sits in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has swept-back long hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, so this is an appearance-based candidate only.2011-10-09A man in a saffron-orange robe with a bare shoulder and a red hair tie stands before a red curtain, placing his palm on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl who holds his own hand up in gesture. A silver trident and golden deity figure stand behind them. The left figure has white vibhuti marks and a gold necklace, and his appearance is distinctive, with swept-back hair and ceremonial adornments, but the appearance is not conclusive.2014-07-20September 09 20142014-09-09A seated figure in an orange-red sleeveless garment with gold embroidery and a pink rose garland with green leaves places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The seated figure has long dark hair, a white forehead marking, and wears a rudraksha-style necklace; he sits on a red and gold throne with a leopard-print cloth. Behind them stands a silver trident and a woman in a cream sari with orange shawl. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange clothing with long swept-back hair and a garland, giving blessing to a devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl. A temple illustration is printed on the backdrop.2014-05-11A photo of a seated guru in a rust-orange turban and bare-shouldered rust-and-gold garment, with rudraksha beads around his neck, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white kurta and orange shawl with hands joined in namaskar. A gold throne with carved ornament and a deep red backdrop frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, given turban, rudraksha mala and ornate clothing cues; the devotee is receiving blessing.2015-10-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala smiles broadly while raising one hand over the head of a bald devotee in white who kneels with palms joined in namaskar. A silver trident stands beside them, and a gold peacock-feather fan and gold ornaments are at the left against a deep red velvet backdrop. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a red bindi, presenting as a person with a blessing gesture, and the scene suggests an energy darshan.2014-09-09A photograph of a ritual initiation on a stage. A bearded man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead and a red-brown cloth draped over his body, wears gold and yellow garlands. He sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of an ornate silver-embossed throne backdrop and touches the head of a devotee in a white shirt and rudraksha mala. The devotee has his back to the camera and raises both hands. Another arm holds a white card at the left edge, and a brass vessel sits at the lower left. Given the page's a person flag, the seated figure is a person on the throne, though his appearance cues are partial. The scene shows a blessing during an initiation session.2017-09-28 +1 copies