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A seated man in saffron-red robes and a marigold and white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in white dhoti and shawl with a red-orange shawl. A man in a red-gold robe with a red wrap stands at left beside the throne, and a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and red shawl stands at right beside a framed cutout portrait. The seated man has a person appearance, with a sweeping dark hairstyle, ceremonial garland and saffron-red robes; he is blessing the kneeling devotee, consistent with an initiation or blessing scene on a gold-carved peetha.

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A photograph of a seated man in a red-maroon robe with a long orange-and-white marigold garland and a pale wrap draped over the shoulder, sitting on an ornate gold throne with carved details. He smiles with eyes closed and his hand is raised over the head of a kneeling devotee in a white dhoti with an orange border and a red shawl; the devotee's hands are folded. A standing attendant in maroon-and-orange cloth with a red shawl and beaded armband stands at left. At right, a printed cutout portrait of a man in an orange turban and maroon robe with a rudraksha mala is visible. The central seated figure with long swept-back hair, ornate gold throne and marigold garland is a person candidate; the throne-seated figure with ornate adornments matches the page. A blessing scene with a devotee kneeling before a figure on a throne.2015-12-26May 22 20162016-05-22A seated man in a brown-red robe with a yellow border sits in a large brown leather armchair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace with a gold pendant. A kneeling man in a white shirt with a red-and-gold shawl bends forward with his palm raised, while the seated man's hand touches his forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them a person in orange robes stands holding a paper, and the room has wooden panels and other people in orange and white in the background.2016-02-10 +1 copiesApril 04 20172017-04-04A seated guru in a brown robe with a long garland of red roses and yellow marigolds places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling, bare-chested young man in an orange dhoti with hands pressed in prayer. The guru sits on an ornate silver and red-cushioned throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing gold armbands, a rudraksha mala and a white tilak. A standing attendant in white and orange with rudraksha beads stands at left. Background shows brass lamps, a stone pillar and a deity murti niche. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru wears a long swept-back hair style, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha mala, and sits on the throne.2017-10-05A photo of a man in a rust-orange wrap and long swept-back dark hair, wearing a thick ornate gold necklace of large gold beads, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala, pink and white flower garlands, gold armlets and bangles, and holding a folded white paper. He rests his right hand on the head of a bowed man in white clothes with a brown bead mala, who has his hands folded in namaste. Behind them, a bald man in a pink shirt and other devotees watch, and a red curtain backdrop with a gold deity murti or decorated shrine is visible. The person in orange clothes with long swept-back hair and gold ornaments is a person candidate, performing a blessing and presenting paper to a devotee at what appears to be a temple or satsang hall.2013-05-27December 26 20152015-12-26October 05 20172017-10-05A photograph inside a red tent decorated with gold-carved furniture. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne, wearing a rust-red turban, rust-red and gold drapery, a yellow flower garland and beaded necklaces, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a person bowing before him in white cloth with an orange-red scarf. Behind them, a man in orange-red robes with a bare head and a tall staff stands with a garland; a woman in a white outfit with a dark shawl and a woman in yellow and gold sari stand nearby. a person: the seated figure wears a turban, a flower garland and beaded ornaments on the throne, consistent with his distinctive presentation. Lighting and a brass-framed lamp stand at right.2015-10-25A seated man in rust-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and a multicolour flower garland with a rudraksha mala sits on a red and silver ornate throne. He rests his right hand on the head of a young man in a white dhoti and white shirt who kneels before him with head bowed. To the left, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces and white dhoti sits beside them. Behind the throne rises a golden deity murti with a multicoloured figure, flanked by golden pillars and green plants, with a brass lamp and a stand holding a tray to the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a garland, seated on the throne.2017-02-17April 27 20142014-04-27Indoor satsang scene with a man in red-saffron robes and a gold-and-bead necklace seated on a golden throne, reaching out to bless a kneeling devotee in white clothes and a green leaf garland who bows his head toward him. A standing attendant in white and gold with rudraksha beads watches beside a handheld electric fan, and a young woman in dark clothes with beaded necklaces sits at right. Golden lion-like carvings and a floral garland decorate the background.2015-07-31