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A seated man with long dark wavy hair, wearing a red and gold-bordered silk shawl over bare shoulders and a long mala of dark rudraksha beads, with a red bindi on his forehead, smiles with eyes closed while a young boy in white ritual cloth with a red-bordered wrap stands with his back to the camera and holds the man's hand. Behind them are a red velvet throne with gold carved panels, a painted forest backdrop, a brass oil lamp and a dark blue curtain. The man shows the a person appearance cues of long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate clothing, seated in an honorific setting as the boy receives his blessing.

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A man with hair swept back and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, wearing a red and gold-bordered silk shawl over bare shoulders and a long rudraksha mala with a gold-capped bead. He smiles toward a child in a pink top seen from behind in the lower foreground. Behind him a lit brass oil lamp stands before a carved stone wall, with an orange cushion at lower left. a person appears as the seated figure with rudraksha mala and red-gold shawl, seated in a devotional discourse setting.2011-07-04December 26 20142014-12-26A photograph of a long-haired man in a maroon-red garment seated on an ornate gold throne, reaching out to bless a young boy in an orange t-shirt with a red-and-orange shawl; the boy has a vibhuti mark on his forehead. The man wears a rudraksha mala and a leopard-print cloth over his shoulder. Behind them stand a silver trident-like staff, gold-hued garlands, orange and yellow flowers, a small drum, and lush green plants in a temple-style setting. A seated attendant in white is partly visible at right.2014-12-26August 01 20142014-08-01December 26 20142014-12-26A man seated on a red cushioned chair wears a red draped garment over bare shoulders, a long rudraksha mala with dark beads hanging to his waist, and a small red mark on his forehead. He lifts one hand toward a boy in an orange polo shirt standing beside him, who holds a small object in his hands. A golden deity image and white flower garland appear at the top left, with a dark blue curtain and green foliage behind them. Visible cues include the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron-red clothing, so this is an appearance-based a person candidate seated in a darshan setting with a child.2011-09-04 +1 copiesA photograph of two people in close conversation before a backdrop of gold garlands and draped fabrics. On the left, a man with long swept-back hair, a bare shoulder, a red-brown cloth and a dark brown rudraksha mala sits smiling and holds a small object in his hands, probable Swamiji. On the right, a young boy with short hair and white tilak marks wears an orange and gold shawl with a rudraksha necklace and smiles back at him. Gold ornamental pieces and a golden chair edge the frame, and a woman in white stands partly visible at the far right.2014-12-28A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on a red-upholstered seat beside an ornate gold carved chair. He wears a red garment with gold threading and a long rudraksha mala, and he reaches up to place his hand on the head of a young boy in a plaid shirt with a blue bead bracelet, who bows his head. Behind them hangs a backdrop painted with green foliage, and a few warm lights glow in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in an attitude of blessing a devotee.2011-09-01A seated man in a rust-orange dhoti-style wrap with gold border, wearing a long rudraksha mala, rests his right hand on the head of a young boy in an orange-and-white striped shirt who leans forward with bowed head. The man has swept-back hair in a bun and a red tilak. Behind him a woman in white watches, and a gold-framed deity murti and a gold ornament sit on a table at the side of a hall with a projector screen and green plants. The gesture appears to be a blessing given during a gathering.2013-12-10A long-haired man in a rust-red garment with a leopard-print wrap and a thick rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gilded throne, touching the forehead of a young boy in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets. The boy has a white tilak on his forehead. Lush green plants, flowers and a golden ceremonial backdrop surround the scene; a woman in a white top and red shawl smiles at right. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and blessing the boy; the other people are a boy receiving blessing and a woman devotee.2014-12-26May 11 20162016-05-11December 26 20142014-12-26