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A seated figure in ochre-red robes with a green-and-gold silk shawl, rudraksha malas across the chest and a white forehead mark, extends a hand in blessing over the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Behind them stands a man in brown kurta with rudraksha beads and a white-clad woman with a marigold garland, while a woman in maroon sari and another in white stand nearby. A golden deity murti decorated with marigold and red flower garlands and a golden lion-headed throne arm frame the scene on a red carpeted hall. a person: the seated figure's long swept-back hair, ochre robes, rudraksha malas and green-gold shawl are visible cues of a ceremonial blessing. The image shows a blessing ritual in a temple hall.

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August 27 20142014-08-27August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden lion-head armrest raises a hand in blessing over the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and dark trousers, who holds a small offering. The seated figure wears a red-orange dhoti and a white garland, with a white vibhuti mark on the forehead; the appearance is consistent with the a person cues of long swept-back hair and ceremonial adornment, though a white garland and throne alone are not decisive. Behind them, women in white and cream sarees and red-brown shawls stand near a large gold deity murti decorated with marigold garlands and a kalasha-style crown. A bunch of bananas lies on a tray in the foreground, and a red carpet runs through a hall with pillars and an air conditioner.2014-08-27 +1 copiesA photograph in a hall with red carpet and wooden pillars. A long-haired figure seated on a red cushioned throne wears a red-orange garment with a green silk wrap, rudraksha malas and white tripundra on the forehead, and blesses a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl by touching his head. A standing man in a brown kurta and orange shawl holds a red fruit and a small plate. Behind them women in white and orange-red saris wear orange garlands, and a golden deity murti decorated with marigold garlands sits in an arch. A ceiling-mounted air conditioner and a sound system are visible at right.2014-08-27 +1 copiesA seated figure in a red and gold robe with a sweeping cloth and a white forehead mark places one hand on the head of a man in a bronze-brown kurta and white dhoti, who bows forward holding a small gold object in his cupped hands. Behind them, a standing row of women in white and red-orange saris and garlands watches. A golden deity murti or ornate golden frame is decorated with marigold garlands, and red carpet and a gold throne-like seat frame the scene.2014-08-27 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20142014-09-07Indoor satsang hall with a red-upholstered seat flanked by gold lion-head armrests. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair and a white tilak on his forehead sits on the red seat, extending both hands toward a young man in a white shirt kneeling before him with hands folded. Behind them, a gold-framed deity murti is garlanded with marigolds and red flowers. Two women in white garments stand to the right: one wears a brown shawl and rudraksha mala, the other a red shawl. An older woman in white with a red mala stands at the far right edge. a person (long swept-back hair, bare-chested with ceremonial adornment, seated in the central position) is performing a blessing gesture for the kneeling devotee.2014-08-27August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesA photograph in a temple hall with red carpet and a gold deity murti garlanded with orange and yellow flowers behind a gold lion-headed seat. A woman in a red and gold sari with a bindi and rudraksha-style beads sits on the left, reaching out to clasp the hands of a man in a brown silk kurta and white dhoti who bows toward her. Behind them stand women in white saris with red garlands and a woman in orange robes, plus a golden horse figure. A white air conditioner and red-and-white latticed screen frame the scene.2014-08-27A seated man in a red-maroon robe with a bare upper body, wearing a long garland of gold-coloured beads, sits on a red upholstered throne with gilded lion-head armrest and holds a red-orange fruit in one hand while touching the forehead of a kneeling man in a pink shirt with palms pressed together. Behind them, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a rust-brown sari with a beaded necklace stand on a red carpet; a woman in a cream sari with folded hands and a child in pink stand nearby. The setting is an indoor hall with a split air-conditioner and a red wooden lattice screen. Seated figure appearance is uncertain, so the role is given as a seated teacher on a throne.2014-08-30A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a gold lion-head armrest receives a devotee kneeling on a red carpet. The seated person wears a red-brown saffron-toned dhoti-style cloth and a long garland of orange-yellow flowers, with bare upper torso. He reaches forward to bless the kneeling man, whose hand is on his head; the devotee wears a green sleeveless vest over a white shirt. Behind, several women in white and cream sarees with gold borders, one in a dark red top with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a child in green stand waiting in line near a column and a wall-mounted air conditioner. Fruit lies at the base of the throne.2014-08-30A seated figure in an orange-red robe with gold ornamental necklaces and a white forehead mark sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion and golden lion-head armrests, extending a hand in blessing onto the bald head of a bowed older man in a maroon vest over white shirt and trousers. A line of women stands behind on a red carpet; a woman in white wears a rudraksha mala and holds a folded paper, another in an orange sari and rust-brown shawl wears a mala, and a woman in white with a red-orange garland waits in line. Fruit (apples) and a small bowl sit on a tray before the throne. Pillars and a wall air conditioner appear in the background. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robe, ornate gold necklaces, throne), so this is a probable in-person event. People visible: about 8.2014-09-03