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A photograph of a seated man in a maroon and gold turban with a red bindi, wearing a long red and yellow flower garland, gold ceremonial necklaces, a gold-trimmed beige shawl and maroon garment, and gold bangles. He smiles with eyes lowered. A younger man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala is standing at right, raising his palm toward him. Behind them is a large printed portrait, and a white air conditioner is on the wall. The seated man has distinctive ceremonial adornments and turban, and appearance cues are consistent with a person presence, seated in a ritual setting with garlands and offerings.

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November 02 20132013-11-02A seated man in a brown and maroon turban, gold-trimmed ornaments and a long red-and-yellow flower garland, wearing a gold-bordered tan shawl over a bare shoulder, smiles while placing his right hand on the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt who bows toward him. Behind them stands a large portrait of a smiling man, and a gold lion-head armrest is visible. Gold bangles and a rudraksha-style gold necklace adorn the seated man. The room has a white wall air conditioner. Appearance is consistent with a person, seated and giving blessing.2013-11-02A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban with a gold trim, gold earrings and layered gold necklaces, wearing a gold-bordered cream shawl over a maroon garment, embracing a man from behind. The man wears a white shirt and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, with a gold bracelet on his wrist. Behind them is a large gilded throne-back with ornate carved gold and a red patterned cushion, and a large printed portrait of a man with a red and gold garment. The turbaned figure smiles broadly as the embrace is shared. Two people are visible.2013-11-02A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair in a rust-red robe and brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder, raising his right hand to bless the head of a standing man in white kurta and a red-and-brown rudraksha shawl who presses his palms together in greeting. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest. Behind them, a golden trident stands upright, with garlanded deity murtis, gold necklaces, red and green drapes, and white lilies in the background. A woman with a red-marked forehead is partly visible at the right edge. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by his long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne seating, and the page indicates his presence at this event. The blessing is a darshan exchange with a devotee.2014-12-28January 11 20142014-01-11May 12 20142014-05-12A photograph of a seated man in saffron-red robes with white and red garlands and a white tilak on his forehead, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta and dark-rimmed glasses. The kneeling man has his other hand resting on the first man's arm. A gold kalasha-style vessel and a silver staff stand nearby, with an ornate golden throne in the background. A woman in the lower right looks on, and a framed painting hangs on the wall.2014-05-13A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a white tilak with red bindi sits before a red patterned backdrop and gold cushions, holding a silver ceremonial staff and smiling. A younger man in a white checked shirt, seen from behind, reaches up and touches the seated man's head with both hands while holding his arms raised.2013-09-13 +1 copiesMay 09 20142014-05-09A photograph of a seated guru in an orange-brown saffron-toned garment with gold border, wearing a layered beaded necklace with gold bead accents and a white tilak on his forehead, placing his right palm on the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta. The guru's hair is swept back. Red flowers hang at the left edge, a brass lamp sits on the wall, and a projection screen glows behind them in a room with red drapes.2014-01-03December 08 20132013-12-08May 07 20142014-05-07