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A seated man in saffron robes and a saffron turban sits on a gilded throne, with a red and gold garland around his neck, a rudraksha-style necklace and bangles. He extends an orange cloth toward the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A standing monk in orange with a rudraksha mala and hands in anjali stands at left, while a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti stands at right holding a silver tray. Behind them a large painted backdrop shows an orange turban and a face. Flower garlands hang at the left edge. Possibly a person, seated and blessing a devotee with saffron cloth and the throne presence cues. A blessing with saffron cloth in a formal stage setting.

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October 29 20112011-10-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and lion-form armrests, decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. A man in a white kurta gestures with raised hands as he touches the seated man's head, a blessing-style gesture. The seated man wears a rudraksha mala with gold beads. A woman in a yellow shawl stands at the left edge.2009-12-07A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange turban with a gold-trimmed edge touches the forehead of a man in a white kurta and white dhoti-style clothing who kneels before him. The seated figure wears long rudraksha-style beaded malas, gold bangles on the upper arm and wrist, and a red tilak, and smiles while holding an open printed booklet with a photograph on its cover. Behind them, a gilded golden throne or altar backdrop and an orange cloth are visible. The kneeling man wears glasses and red and gold wrist threads. This appears to be a padapuja-style blessing with personal touch.2011-12-10A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron turban with a jewelled ornament, a saffron shawl draped over the shoulder, layered red and white flower garlands, a rudraksha-style mala, and bracelets. The figure smiles while holding a small printed card and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl, who has his hands folded in namaste. A man in a white dhoti stands behind on the left and a brass vessel with flowers sits nearby. a person is shown as the seated figure with turban, saffron shawl and ornate garlands, performing a blessing on the devotee. The backdrop is dark purple with a small white-and-purple logo at top left.2011-08-31A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a stage before a gilded throne. A seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban, a bare upper body with a rudraksha mala and gold armlets, places his hand on the head of a young man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, who bows forward with hands joined. Behind them stands a golden throne with a red cushion, an orange and red drape, and a carved gold lion-like finial. To the left, a man in white kurta and glasses and a woman in a green sari stand holding a purple cloth bundle. Carved pillars and a painted backdrop fill the background.2011-12-10November 26 20112011-11-26July 19 20152015-07-19 +1 copiesPhoto of a blessing moment indoors. A figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, long swept-back dark hair, multiple gold ornamental necklaces and rudraksha beads, and gold bangles raises a hand to bless the forehead of a young man in white clothes with a mala, whose hands are pressed together in namaste. Another man in white with hands folded bows nearby, and a man in an orange robe with a sacred thread stands at right. Several devotees stand in the background in white and red garments. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the orange-clad blessing figure, given the saffron robes, orange turban, long hair and ornate gold necklaces. Setting appears to be a hotel hall with soft lighting.2011-11-26April 06 20122012-04-06A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl with long swept-back dark hair and rudraksha malas hangs over the chest sits on a leopard-print cushion before an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads. A man in a white shirt stands at right with hands extended, and a person in orange lies prostrate at lower left on a gold-trimmed yellow cloth. a person is seated on the throne receiving devotion.2016-04-27Photograph of a seated man in an orange turban and orange-and-gold robe, with a red and white flower garland and a gold-coloured necklace, being touched on the forehead by a kneeling man in a white shirt whose palms are pressed together in namaskar. The seated figure's hair is long and swept back, and he sits on a cream upholstered chair draped with a tiger-stripe cloth. Behind them are string lights of red and pink bokeh, orange drapes and floral arrangements. A red tray with offerings sits at lower left. Two physical people are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a saffron turban, saffron robe with gold border, ceremonial garland and long swept-back hair, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, presented as a padapuja-style blessing; the kneeling devotee is a person in white.2012-03-30September 17 20112011-09-17