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A seated man with swept-back dark hair, gold bangles and a long gold-and-beaded necklace wearing a rust-brown dhoti-style silk garment places his right hand on the head of a man in an orange-saffron turban. The turbaned man, in white clothes with an orange shawl bearing printed script and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, leaning forward. Behind them are gold-decorated deity garments, red and purple silks and ornate garlands. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back hair, a gold ceremonial necklace and a rust-saffron silk garment; he is the one giving the blessing.

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Indoor temple scene with gold-embossed decorative panels behind. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, thick gold chain garlands, gold bangles and an orange-brown cloth draped over one shoulder places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears an orange-red turban, white clothing, an orange sash with printed text, and beaded mala necklaces, with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, an ornately dressed deity murti is adorned with gold jewellery, garlands and colourful silk drapes in red, green and purple. A second person in white and orange stands at the right edge. Blessing and darshan are shown as the seated figure touches the devotee's head.2015-10-24A photograph of a seated man with bare upper body, wearing a red-orange cloth, long gold-and-bead necklace, rudraksha bracelets, white vibhuti and a red bindi on his forehead, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing devotee with grey-brown hair in a low bun, wearing a white shirt and a red-orange shawl. Behind them are gold and silver ceremonial objects, a gilded serpent-shaped sceptre and red curtains. A woman with dark hair stands at the right edge. The seated man appears to match the a person cues of ornate gold necklace, rudraksha adornments and ceremonial red dress, while the standing devotee is in white ritual clothing; this is a blessing gesture similar to darshan. Two people are visible.2014-07-27October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and bare-shouldered saffron-gold wrap, wearing layered gold necklaces and gold bangles, placing a hand on the forehead of a young man with long dark hair tied back. The man wears a white kurta and an orange shawl printed with text, plus a rudraksha mala, and holds folded paper in his hand. Behind them stand golden ornate throne-like panels and a deity murti draped in colourful silk and jewelled garments. a person is the turbaned figure in ornate saffron and gold clothing with gold necklaces and bangles, performing a blessing as a priestly presence.2015-10-24A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-and-yellow robe, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange scarf printed with script. The standing man holds his palms together in namaste. Behind them, a gold-carved throne and red drapes frame the scene, and two people in white and red garments stand in the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by turban, mala and robe cues, giving a blessing.2015-10-25August 03 20142014-08-03A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a red-orange robe and a rudraksha mala with gold necklaces raises his right hand to bless a standing devotee's forehead. The devotee has a short curly dark hairstyle, a white garment and a red-orange shawl printed with script, a rudraksha mala, and a white marking on the forehead, with his hands pressed together in respect. Behind them are a golden ornate chair, green leaves and garlands of gold and red fabric in a decorated hall. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, receiving a blessing gesture from the devotee.2014-12-24December 24 20142014-12-24A photograph of an indoor blessing scene in a red and gold setting. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, bare-shouldered orange robe with a yellow sash, and layered beaded necklaces places his right hand on the forehead of a standing-kneeling man in a white shirt with an orange scarf printed with text. The man has his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them are red drapes, a gold ornate backrest and a gold carved throne base. The seated figure's distinctive turban and beaded adornments are cues consistent with a person, who is shown giving a forehead blessing to a devotee in a personal darshan moment.2015-10-25A seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange robes with gold borders and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces places a hand on the forehead of a bald man in a red-orange shawl printed with repeated Sanskrit mantra text over white clothes. The blessing takes place before a gilded, ornately carved throne-like seat, with brass lamps and another robed attendant in orange standing behind. A third person in white garments appears at the right edge.2015-10-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle, white vibhuti on his forehead, a white and red flower garland and a brown rudraksha mala, receives a blessing as a younger man in a white kurta with an orange-and-gold printed shawl places his palm on his forehead. The younger man's hands are raised in a gesture of reverence. A gold pole, red cushioned seat and red draped backdrop frame the scene, with a ceiling fan and a brass lamp visible behind. The seated man matches the swamiji presentation cues of long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and garland, so this is a probable Swamiji in person receiving a blessing.2016-07-01October 25 20152015-10-25