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A seated man in an orange-red saffron robe and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace rests his right hand on the head of a man kneeling before him. The kneeling man wears a light blue collared shirt and has his hands pressed together in reverent greeting. Behind them stands a golden lion-headed throne armrest on red cushioned seating, with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers and gold-trimmed fabric in the background. The scene suggests a darshan blessing, with a gold-and-red ceremonial setting.

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October 14 20152015-10-14A seated figure in an orange and gold saffron-toned robe with a gold-and-beaded necklace and a dark braid rests a hand on the forehead of a bald man kneeling in front of him, who is wearing a light blue shirt, a blue cord with rudraksha beads, and has his palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned chair beside a gold ornate carved panel, in a warm wood-paneled room. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back dark hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing, shown in a blessing gesture of forehead touch with a devotee.2014-01-11October 07 20122012-10-07May 09 20142014-05-09May 05 20142014-05-05June 14 20142014-06-14 +1 copiesMay 09 20142014-05-09May 09 20142014-05-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklaces sits on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests, his right hand extended over the head of a shaved-headed kneeling monk in orange robes who bows forward with hands joined. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a white forehead marking and a red bindi, and wears a draped orange shawl. Red velvet drapes and a gold-carved throne frame the scene, with a small gold figure visible beside the chair. A monk in orange kneels in devotion, receiving a blessing gesture, in what appears to be a darshan or blessing moment.2013-03-07A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, white vibhuti on his forehead with a red kumkum dot, wearing an orange-brown shawl with gold border and a heavy gold necklace of rudraksha-style beads, places his hand on the forehead of a short-haired man in a grey zip-up jacket with raised palm, in a blessing gesture. A large gold-coloured ornate object stands behind them, and a woman in white with a rudraksha mala sits at the right edge. Cues for the seated man: long swept-back hair, gold necklace, orange shawl, page reference to a person.2014-01-04July 24 20142014-07-24A photo of a seated figure in red-saffron robes, with white and red forehead markings, long dark hair pinned back, and a garland of white and yellow flowers over the shoulders, extending a hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling man. The man, wearing a white shirt and an orange-red shawl with a silver bracelet, has his palm raised in a gesture of reception. Behind them stand a tall silver staff or trident, gold lion-head armrests on a red throne, and a painted backdrop. The seated figure appears to be a person with saffron robes, a garland and ornate gold throne, though the face is partially turned. This appears to be a blessing or diksha moment in a ritual setting.2014-05-13