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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange garment, wearing a multicoloured flower garland of red, purple and yellow blooms over the shoulders and gold bangles on the wrist. The figure rests a hand on the head of a young boy in white clothes with a tilak on his forehead, who is seated in front. The seat is covered with red patterned fabric and a gold ceremonial stand stands nearby. In the background, women in white and cream traditional saris stand near a basket of offerings, and a gilded carved backdrop is visible. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Two standing women and the seated figure and boy are visible, along with a partially visible woman at the right edge.

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August 09 20152015-08-09A seated person in a rust-brown turban and matching rust-brown robe with a gold edge sits on a red tiger-striped cushioned throne in front of gold carved decorations. They wear a white and orange flower garland, rudraksha beads and bangles, and place their right hand on the head of a young boy in white with a rudraksha mala, who holds their left hand with his eyes closed. A girl in pink and gold stands at the right edge. Gold lamps and a pink floral arrangement appear in the background. The scene resembles a blessing or padapuja-style darshan. Identity is not established from appearance alone; the clothing and seat suggest a presiding teacher, so the role is described without naming.2016-01-10A seated figure with long dark hair wound up in a bun, wearing a crown of rudraksha beads, a multicoloured garland of white, orange, red and purple flowers, and a rust-red cloth, extends his right hand in blessing onto the head of a kneeling young man in a white shirt with red suspenders and folded palms. A probable Swamiji (probable) figure is seated on a red cushion, with long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland cues. Behind them, several women in orange and rust-red saris with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti marks stand in front of ornate gold-carved temple walls. Brass and offerings sit on a tray at the lower edge.2016-01-16August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in an orange turban and orange-saffron garments, wearing a long pink and white flower garland, multiple beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and gold bangles. The figure places a hand on the head of a young boy in cream traditional clothing who bends forward to receive blessing. A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala watches beside them. Behind them stand a gold-coloured deity murti, garlanded red and gold ornamental decorations, and a golden lion-faced throne arm in the foreground. The seated figure has distinctive long hair under the turban and ornate adornments, a person giving blessing in a satsang or darshan setting. Watermarked archive overlay is omitted.2013-10-08August 09 20152015-08-09May 07 20142014-05-07August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-red turban and bare-shouldered orange-red robe sits in a brown leather armchair, wearing a white and orange-red flower garland and a bangled wrist. He holds a fresh orange in one hand while placing the other hand on the forehead of a kneeling boy in white with a rudraksha mala who has his eyes closed. Behind them, two women stand in pink and white saris, one wearing a long rudraksha mala and gold bangles. A fan and white wall are visible in the background.2015-06-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red and gold throne with a zebra-striped cushion, wearing a long garland of orange, white, green and red flowers. He smiles and extends his arm toward a young boy kneeling before him in a white dhoti with a gold border and a bare upper body, holding a small gold-edged book or plate with both hands and a bowl nearby, with white tripundra marks on his forehead. Behind them a seated crowd in white and saffron clothes fills a dimly lit pavilion with a green draped curtain and a patterned banner. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure, identified by the saffron robe, orange turban and heavy floral garland. A brass pot and offering vessels rest on the red cloth at the lower right.2015-08-09February 24 20162016-02-24August 09 20152015-08-09