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A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on the forehead reaches to touch the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt and red-bordered shawl. Behind them is a gold-ornate throne with red cushions, green foliage, a marigold garland, and a table with glasses. Two women in the background, one wearing glasses and a gold blouse. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation at a tent setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala match the presentation cues.

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A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a wrist bead, placing his hand on the bald head of a kneeling man in orange robes with rudraksha mala. The seated figure sits on a gold-and-red ornate throne with red cushions. Behind them, smiling devotees in orange and white saris and dhotis with rudraksha malas sit among green foliage. The seated figure's appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, shown as a blessing on a disciple during an initiation setting.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06Photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, orange-saffron robe, rudraksha mala and a bracelet, placing his right hand on the forehead of a bald man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne-like backdrop, with a green leafy plant behind. Behind them a woman in a red-and-green sari with a bindi and beaded necklace and a woman in white with a red bindi sit among other seated devotees. The setting suggests a blessing or initiation at an outdoor camp tent. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha cues, giving a blessing to a devotee.2016-05-06July 14 20142014-07-14A seated figure with long dark hair swept back, wearing a rust-orange wrap, a red and white flower garland, gold-toned bangles and a gold necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with a rust-orange shawl. The seated figure appears to be a person, giving a blessing. Behind them, women in orange and saffron saris with rudraksha malas watch, and a woman in a red bindi smiles at right. Walls are pale and a window with a white air-conditioning unit is visible.2013-05-28May 06 20162016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06A seated man in saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial bead necklace places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a green lanyard and rudraksha beads. The seated figure is on a gold and red throne, wearing a Swamiji (probable) appearance with long hair and saffron ornate clothing, performing a third-eye style blessing initiation. Behind them a man in white dhoti with red-striped cloth and a sacred thread stands, a lush green plant and a silver tray with flowers and offerings sit nearby, and a woman in a gold-bordered sari with a red blouse sits with hands folded. A silver bowl of white flower petals and a tray of yellow flowers are on the floor, indicating an initiation ceremony.2016-05-06A photograph of a seated man with short dark hair and a red headband with gold patterning, bare-chested with a red wrap and a beaded necklace, smiling as he places his hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and gold wristwatch who bows forward. A gold figure in the left foreground, a silver ceremonial staff and a peacock-feather fan are behind them, with a red-and-gold cloth backdrop. Several other people are partly visible at the right edge.2014-05-05March 19 20132013-03-19 +1 copiesJanuary 11 20142014-01-11