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A bare-chested man in a rust-orange turban and layered rudraksha malas with a gold-edged orange shawl places both palms on the forehead of a kneeling bearded devotee in white clothes and a black head covering with a dark band. The devotee wears an orange shawl printed with script and a gold bracelet. Behind them, other people in white and orange stand in a hall with red chairs and gold-patterned wallpaper. The turbaned figure has long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial adornments, consistent with the a person appearance cues, presented as the one giving the blessing.

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October 21 20152015-10-21July 13 20152015-07-13A photograph of a bare-shouldered figure in a rust-orange turban with a silver emblem and orange-gold robes with a rudraksha mala draped over the chest, placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. Around them, seated and standing devotees wear white with orange shawls; a woman at right holds a microphone and a woman at lower left has a yellow tilak. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan in an indoor hall with beige walls and a red-draped seating area. The cues of the turbaned figure (rust turban, orange robes, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold chain) are distinctive, so this is a person.2015-10-21A seated robed figure wearing a rust-orange turban, rudraksha mala necklaces and a ceremonial gold chain, with bare upper body draped in orange and yellow cloth, places his hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta with an orange-and-saffron printed shawl who stands with palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them, a gold ornate throne back and red draped curtains frame the setting, with other people in white attire and orange sashes in the background. The seated figure has distinctive adornments and turban cues consistent with the page's description of a person, shown in person as a candidate.2015-10-25A photograph of a seated man in a red turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold-and-bead necklace, wearing an orange-red robe with gold borders, reaching forward to touch the forehead of a young man with wavy brown hair who wears white clothing and an orange-red shawl and holds one palm up. Behind them, seated devotees in white and red garments and men in white shirts with red sashes fill an indoor hall with display panels on the wall. The turbaned man is a person by appearance cues (red turban, rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklace, saffron-orange robe), shown as the one giving blessing, with the young man receiving it.2015-07-03October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20152015-09-14October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20152015-09-14A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange wrap, draped over a rust-and-gold garment, with a long rudraksha mala and a large gold ceremonial pendant, placing his right hand on the crown of the head of a bald man in a white shirt with an orange-red printed shawl. The bald man has his palms raised in reverence. Behind them, devotees in white and orange sit in red-cushioned chairs, and a banner with a blue and white pattern hangs on the wall. The turban-wearing figure's distinctive saffron and rudraksha cues are consistent with Swamiji (probable), giving blessing to a devotee.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure with a shaved head and a tilak on the forehead, wearing a reddish-brown robe with a gold border and a heavy gold-beaded necklace, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes with an orange shawl and a black cap, whose hands are pressed together in anjali. Behind them, brass oil lamps stand on a red draped backdrop, and several women in white clothes and orange shawls, some wearing lanyards, sit or stand nearby, one with a bindi and orange tilak. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment during an event. The seated figure is a priest-like presenter whose appearance does not clearly establish the a person identity from the cues provided, so the identity is left unsure.2015-10-06June 27 20172017-06-27 +1 copies