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Photograph of a long-haired figure in a rust-orange robe and rudraksha malas blessing a bald man in a white shirt and orange shawl by placing a palm on his forehead. The blessing figure wears a gold crescent ornament in the hair and a gold necklace; the man has his eyes closed and palms raised. Behind them stand gold lion-headed thrones or seats, with leopard-print cloth visible, and a white wall and fan are in the background. This appears to be a darshan or blessing moment, with the blessing figure having distinctive long hair, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha malas and a crescent ornament, matching the appearance cues of a person.

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February 22 20162016-02-22February 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A figure in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, wearing a tall dark turban with a gold crescent ornament, sits on a leopard-print seat with gold lion-head armrests and extends a hand over the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with an orange shawl, whose palms are pressed together. A man in white with tilak sits in the background. A gold-embossed palanquin-style chair and a cane are visible. The turbaned figure's distinctive orange robes, rudraksha beads and gold crown ornament are consistent with a person presence in the seated role of blessing, though the appearance is not fully certain.2016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dreadlocks wrapped in a black turban, a gold crescent ornament at the forehead and gold earrings, wearing a long rudraksha mala, places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a red-orange sash. The man's palms are raised in a gesture of reverence and his forehead bears white marks. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne flanked by golden lion-head armrests, holding a small wooden stick. A white floor fan, an air conditioning unit and a dark red curtain are in the background.2016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesA seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha beads, with long dark dreadlocked hair wrapped in a black turban fitted with a gold crown and crescent ornament, places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man with light curly hair wearing a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne flanked by golden lion-head armrests, wears ceremonial gold necklaces, and holds a small object in the other hand. A white fan and wall are behind them. a person: the seated figure shows long swept hair, a crown ornament, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, seated on a throne in a blessing gesture.2016-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated guru in an orange-red robe and long rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, wearing a dark tied headwrap with a gold crescent ornament, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange sash. The guru holds a thin wooden stick in one hand while the man raises his palm. Gold lion-head armrests and a leopard-print cushion are visible. Two other people sit at the edges of the frame. The guru's appearance and presentation are consistent with the page's subject, but the face is not used for identification, so the figure is described by role and attire only.2016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +3 copiesAugust 10 20172017-08-10