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A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange-brown sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala seated on a maroon cushioned seat, placing both hands on the head of a bald, white-clad man kneeling before them. The man wears a white shirt and a red-and-white beaded necklace. Behind them is a deity murti or altar decorated with a dense arrangement of colourful garlands in red, yellow, green, blue and white, with a gold ornamental canopy above.

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July 04 20132013-07-04A seated figure in an orange-saffron dress with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold ornaments places a hand on the head of an older, balding, white-shirted man who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Probable Swamiji, identified by the distinctive saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, is giving a blessing. Behind them a garlanded backdrop of red, yellow and white flowers and an electric fan. Another person in white kneels at the right edge, and a small cloth lies at the bottom left.2013-07-03A seated man with long dark hair and a sweeping ponytail, wearing an orange-brown shawl and an ornate gold-and-brown bead necklace, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and lanyard. The kneeling devotee in white presses his palms together while receiving blessing. Behind them is a deity murti or throne decorated with a garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers and gold ornaments. A white-clad man with white forehead markings sits at the right edge. A fan and window are visible in the background.2013-07-02A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala places one hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style garment, who has closed eyes and palms raised in devotion. The seated figure has long dark hair pulled back, a vibhuti or tilak mark on the forehead, and sits on a red patterned cushion. Behind them are colourful garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with a gold statue-like object and orange cloth draped in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or padapuja-style darshan in a temple setting. Probable Swamiji is seated, wearing saffron robe, rudraksha mala and long hair, giving blessing to a devotee.2013-07-14A seated long-haired figure in an orange saffron wrap and multiple rudraksha malas touches the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt with a red-and-beaded rudraksha mala. The seated figure sits on a deep red cushioned seat and smiles while blessing the man at close range. Behind them stands a large decorated deity murti or arrangement covered in garlands of yellow, red, green and blue flowers, with gold draping. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with pale walls and a window.2013-07-04July 14 20132013-07-14November 29 20112011-11-29July 04 20132013-07-04A seated man in a rust-orange robe and a long rudraksha-style beaded necklace, with long swept-back hair and a white forehead mark, extends his right arm toward a bearded man in a white shirt and a red-orange shawl who has his palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them stands a backdrop of garlanded deity imagery in yellow, pink, purple and white flower garlands with gold ornaments. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated and giving blessing to the devotee, identifiable by long hair and orange robe with beaded necklace.2013-07-15July 02 20132013-07-02July 04 20132013-07-04A seated man in an orange-brown saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala with multiple beads touches the crown of a young man in a white shirt, who kneels with eyes closed and head bowed. The robed man has long swept-back hair, a small white tilak on his forehead, and his eyes are closed in concentration. Behind them stands a deity murti draped in red and orange cloth with a colourful flower garland of yellow, red and blue blossoms, against a deep red curtain. The gesture resembles a blessing transmitted through the hand on the head. a person: the robed man with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala is a.2013-07-07