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A seated man in long wavy hair and a full beard, wearing a rust-orange robe, many-stranded rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and gold hoop earrings, rests his right hand on the bowed head of a kneeling older man in white dhoti with a gold border. The kneeling man's bare shoulders are bent forward. Behind them a priest in white dhoti with orange and yellow cloth and layered rudraksha beads holds a white paper or cloth, while a silver lion figure sits on a red cloth at the lower centre. Dark background with a white ornate throne backrest at right.

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A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, a short beard and gold hoop earrings, wearing a rust-red robe, multiple strands of beads and gold ornaments, and a red armband-style bead bracelet, touches the forehead of a kneeling older bald man in white dhoti. The kneeling man leans forward with his palms pressed together. Behind them a standing man in white clothing, with white forehead markings and beaded malas, holds a small white item, while a person in orange cloth stands at the left edge. A silver lion figure sits on the floor in front, and an ornate white and red throne-like chair is at the right. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and a red-brown robe, and is seated on a throne, acting as a blessing giver.2017-10-15A seated man in an rust-orange draped robe and multiple strands of rudraksha and gold-tone beads sits on a red cushioned throne with silver lion-shaped armrests, one hand resting on the head of a shirtless devotee kneeling before him with palms pressed together. Behind, a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha malas holds a cloth or book near the kneeling devotee's head, while an orange-clad person stands at the left edge. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like ornament, and hoop earrings.2017-10-15A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A bearded man with long hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron-toned robe, multiple strands of rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and gold earrings, sits on a red-cushioned silver throne and rests one hand on the head of a shirtless man kneeling before him with palms joined. Beside the throne is a silver statue of a cow. A second man in white dhoti with gold borders and rudraksha malas stands behind, holding a comb near the kneeling devotee's head. A figure in orange robes stands at the left edge. The seated man appears to be a person with distinctive saffron robes, long hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, and the kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing.2017-10-15October 01 20172017-10-01A seated man in a maroon-red shawl and dhoti, wearing a heavy gold ornamental necklace with large beads and a gold pendant, a red-beaded bracelet on each upper arm, and a white tripundra mark on his forehead, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling bare-backed devotee with ash-smeared shoulders. Behind him a standing attendant in white garments and a rudraksha-bead necklace holds a white paper or cloth over the devotee's head. A silver throne stands behind the seated figure, with orange-robed people and a gold deity murti in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like adornment absent but ornate gold necklaces and saffron-maroon ceremonial clothing, consistent with the page reference; the candidate is physically present in this photograph.2017-10-01October 15 20172017-10-15A seated man in a maroon-red robe with a heavy gold necklace of beads and a gold ornamental belt sits on a red and silver throne, with rudraksha bracelets on his arms, long dark dreadlocked hair, and a white tilak on his forehead. Facing him, a bare-chested elderly man with white hair and a white dhoti bows forward, his head touched by the seated man's hand, while a woman in orange and a woman with rudraksha malas and orange-red clothing stand behind. Orange cloth and brass items fill the background, with a silver lion figure at the base of the throne. a person appears as the seated man with dreadlocks, gold necklaces and maroon robe, receiving devotion.2017-10-01A seated man in long swept-back hair, a saffron-orange robe, multiple strands of rudraksha beads, a gold pendant necklace and gold hoop earring sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate silver backrest, smiling as he places his hand on the forehead of a bare-chested older man kneeling before him. The kneeling man wears a red-brown beaded mala and white dhoti. Beside them, a silver lion-shaped figure rests on the floor, and behind them stands a figure in white dhoti with beaded necklaces, below a red and yellow decorative banner. The scene suggests a blessing given on a throne.2017-10-15A seated man in an ornate white and red throne is blessing a kneeling devotee with his right hand on the devotee's head. The seated figure wears a rust-orange robe draped over one shoulder, multiple strands of rudraksha beads, a gold necklace, gold earrings, and beaded bracelets, and has long swept-back hair. The kneeling devotee, bare-chested with a white sacred thread, presses his palms together in anjali. Behind them a shirtless attendant in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands beside a red and yellow backdrop, and two silver lion figures sit at the throne's base.2017-10-15A seated man in a rust-orange robe with long swept-back hair, multiple strands of wooden rudraksha beads and gold-toned necklaces, and beaded armbands sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, his right hand resting on the head of a kneeling devotee with hands in anjali. The devotee is shirtless with a white cloth around his waist and a white thread across his shoulder. Behind them, a standing attendant in a white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha beads blesses or supports the kneeling man. A silver lion-like armrest figure and an orange-clad figure at the left edge are visible. The scene suggests a blessing given from a throne during a stage event.2017-10-15A seated man in long dark dreadlocks and a rust-red dhoti-style wrap sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne with carved lion-head armrests. He wears a heavy gold necklace, a gold waist belt, rudraksha-style bead bracelets on his upper arms and wrists, and a white tilak on his forehead. He extends his right hand in blessing toward a bare-chested man kneeling in front of him, whose head he touches. Behind them a second man in a white dhoti and bead garland holds up a small white paper, and a third person stands at the left edge. Behind the throne stand gold ritual vessels, a kalasha-style pot, and deity murti in a temple setting with orange and green cloth.2017-10-01September 24 20172017-09-24 +1 copies