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A photograph of a ritual blessing inside a temple-style hall. A man with short dark hair, white vibhuti marks on his forehead and a long-sleeved orange garment with a rudraksha mala draped over it, smiles while extending his arms toward an older bald man in a white shirt and a red-orange shawl. The older man raises both palms toward the younger man's forehead, receiving the blessing. Between them stands a silver trident, and a golden lion figure and a peacock-feather fan sit at the left edge. Red carpet, orange wooden lattice and pillars form the background, with a partially visible woman at the far right edge.

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July 23 20142014-07-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a green-and-white flower garland, with yellow and red tilak on his forehead, sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden lion-shaped armrest and peacock feather decoration. He smiles broadly while placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling older man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl. A silver staff stands beside them and a large golden halo-like backdrop is behind. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne giving blessing to a devotee, matching the page's claim and the visible long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland cues. Another person in an orange shawl is partially visible at the right edge.2014-05-06A seated man in rust-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a white tilak on his forehead touches the forehead of an older man in a white shirt who kneels before him. A silver trident-like staff stands between them, and gold lion-shaped seat figures frame the scene against a striped backdrop. The seated man appears to be a person: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, though the presentation is not fully certain. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing.2014-09-03A seated man in an orange-red saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala with a dark topknot places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling older man in white clothes and an orange-red shawl. The seated man has a tilak on his forehead. He sits on a red cushioned seat beside a gold lion-headed armrest and a peacock-feather fan. A tall silver-and-wood staff stands between them, and gilded throne-like furniture and a framed panel fill the background. Blessing-style darshan with a person depiction; the kneeling man wears a gold wristwatch and touches the seated man's arm.2014-05-12May 09 20142014-05-09A seated figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair tied back and a rudraksha-style bead near the neck reaches forward with an open palm, touching the raised hands of a bald man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl who bows his head forward. A tall silver staff and an ornate gold peacock-feather-decorated seat or throne, with gold lion-head carvings, frame the scene in a warm indoor hall. The bowing man's hands press together at his forehead in an act of blessing or pranam. Text in the corner shows a purple bird logo and small copyright lines.2014-05-12September 05 20142014-09-05May 03 20142014-05-03A seated man in an orange-red robe and a pink flower garland touches the forehead of a younger man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who has his palms pressed together in respect. The seated man holds a silver trident and wears a leopard-print cloth; a peacock feather fan and gold vessels with ornate handles sit beside him, and a red-cushioned chair and framed artwork appear in the background. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial garments, matching the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, shown giving blessing to a devotee in an indoor ceremonial setting.2014-05-10May 09 20142014-05-09August 26 20142014-08-26Photograph of an indoor ritual exchange. A seated figure in maroon-red robes and a gold-threaded wrap, with a rudraksha mala and a long-haired topknot, extends one hand to press the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt who kneels in front of him with palms joined. A golden lion-form sculpture and a golden figure sit beside them, with a red velvet seat at left and wood-panelled walls behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long hair in a knot, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial maroon robes, consistent with the page's attribution.2013-12-06