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A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a small jewelled ornament at the turban, gently placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. The man has a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead and his hands are pressed together at his chest. Behind them a golden ornate chair or throne stands against a red draped backdrop, a tray of mangoes sits on a low table, and a figure in white walks in the background. Blessing or anointing with a ritual gesture appears to be taking place.

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A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange-and-gold robe and layered rudraksha malas touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style clothing who has a fresh tilak on his brow. The seated figure sits on a gold-carved throne with a red cushion, in front of red drapes. A bowl of mangoes sits beside them on a low gold table. Behind them a man in white clothing with an orange cloth walks through the room. Visible cues including turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace fit the appearance-based a person label, but the figure is one of several candidates in a ritual setting, so the identity is uncertain. The kneeling man has his hands folded at his chest and his eyes closed in receptive stillness, a standing devotee receives blessing on a day of darshan in a golden-throne hall.2015-10-25A seated bare-chested figure in an orange-red turban and a dark orange-red robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas and a gold necklace, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta with orange-patterned shawl, hands in anjali mudra. Gold ornate backdrop, red curtains, a bowl of apples on a gold tray in front. a person blessing a devotee in a darshan setting.2015-10-25A seated guru in an orange-red turban and red-and-gold shawl, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with his palms pressed together in namaste. The guru sits on a gilded throne-like seat with ornate gold carving, beside a red curtain and a small tray holding apples. A man in white ritual clothing with a red sash walks in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru wears an orange-red turban, layered malas and a red-and-gold shawl while receiving a devotee's respect from a throne, which is consistent with the page's reference to a darshan event. Photo caption2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange robe with yellow trim and a long multi-strand brown rudraksha mala draped over the chest is placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with an orange shawl printed with script, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. Behind them are red curtains, a gold-cushioned seat and a wooden tray of apples. The robed figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the turban, ornate rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, and the blessing gesture is a devotee receiving darshan and blessing.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-and-gold shawl, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a golden necklace, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white kurta with a saffron scarf, hands in anjali mudra. The seated figure has eyes closed and a gold throne behind, with red curtains and a fruit offering on a brass plate nearby. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable) in the role of seated teacher giving a blessing to a devotee; the turban, malas and saffron shawl are the qualifying cues. Another person in white is partly visible at the left edge.2015-10-25A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange turban, layered orange-and-gold robes and a thick beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold-tone pendant, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta with an orange scarf. The kneeling man has palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them stand golden ornate throne elements and red drapery, with a bowl of apples and a dark kalasha-like vessel on the floor. The seated figure has distinctive long dark hair under the turban and ornate ceremonial adornments, a person candidate in a blessing role.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of two men in a richly decorated room with red drapes and gold-carved furniture. On the right, a seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe with a yellow shawl and a long multi-strand brown bead necklace touches the forehead of a bearded man on the left. The bearded man wears a plain white kurta and an orange scarf printed with dark script, and holds a yellow fruit in his hands. A gold throne and a lit golden pillar stand behind them.2015-10-25A photograph of an indoor darshan blessing in a red-draped room with gold ornate decor. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe with yellow trim, a thick rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt with an orange shawl, palms pressed together in namaste, and red-and-gold wrist threads. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by an orange turban, long swept hair, saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold necklace. Gold-patterned cushions and a golden backdrop frame the scene.2015-10-25