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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-red robes with a long, swept-back hairstyle, gold ceremonial necklace of beads, rudraksha mala on the wrist, and white and red tilak on his forehead, extending one arm over the head of a standing devotee in a white shirt with an orange shawl. Behind them are gold and silver ceremonial objects, a golden cobra-hooded throne element, a silver kalasha-like vessel held overhead, and red drapes. A peacock-feather fan is visible at left. The pose suggests a blessing being given. a person appears as the seated figure, identified by appearance cues of long swept hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and rudraksha; the standing devotee is a devotee receiving blessing. Two physical people are visible.

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A seated figure in orange-red robes and a gold garland blesses a man in a white shirt and orange shawl, placing a palm on his forehead while holding a small white paper slip. Behind them stands a golden cobra-hooded ornament and a silver staff topped with a crest, with red drapes in the background. A peacock feather fan and a golden elephant-shaped vessel sit at the left edge. The man stands with hands folded in namaskar, eyes lowered, receiving the blessing. Visible white vibhuti marks on the forehead of the blessing figure.2014-07-25July 27 20142014-07-27December 26 20142014-12-26A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-red ochre garment and a long gold bead necklace, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling devotee. He has white vertical tilak and a red dot on his forehead. The devotee, with grey hair, wears a white shirt and an orange-red shawl with printed text, and presses his palms together in anjali mudra. Behind them stands a silver staff topped with a finial, a black cobra-shaped rod, and a golden ornamental seat, with red curtains behind. A partially visible peacock-feather fan appears at lower left. The gesture suggests a blessing or initiation. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, ochre robes, gold beaded necklace and white tilak cues.2014-07-27A photograph of a bare-chested man in a rust-orange cloth and a long gold-and-bead garland with a white vibhuti mark and red kumkum on his forehead, extending his right arm to rest his palm on the head of a short-haired woman in a white top with a red lanyard, who raises her left hand. Behind them stand a silver ceremonial staff with a finial and a black cobra-shaped sculpture against a gold-framed backdrop and red curtains. A gold-and-crest sculpture appears at the bottom left. A second woman with a red mark is partly visible at the right edge.2014-07-27July 27 20142014-07-27A seated figure in a red-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing white-and-orange flower garlands and a white forehead mark, places his right hand on the crown of a kneeling man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl. The seated figure's eyes are closed and he appears to be giving a blessing. Beside him are gold lion-head armrests of a throne, a silver staff with a ornate finial, and a framed painting on a pale wall. A woman in a red top is partly visible at the right edge.2014-05-13July 27 20142014-07-27Photo of a blessing moment in an ornate hall. A bare-shouldered man in a red-orange wrap, with a white and red forehead mark and a gold-bead garland, reaches out and presses his palm to the forehead of a bearded man in a white shirt with an orange scarf. The recipient holds up one palm and closes his eyes. Behind them stand a gold cobra-form ornament, a silver staff and red drapery. A rudraksha mala with a yellow tassel hangs at the blesser's wrist.2014-07-27A photograph of a blessing moment in an ornate gold-toned hall. A man with long dark hair tied in a bun, bare-shouldered and wearing a red-orange cloth, has orange sandalwood or vibhuti marks on his forehead and a yellow flower garland at his neck. He extends his right arm to place his palm on the forehead of a young man with curly dark hair, who wears a white t-shirt and a red-orange shawl printed with script, and has a bracelet on his wrist and raises his left hand in receipt. Behind them stands a silver staff and a gilded lion-faced ornament, with a golden kalasha-like object nearby. Visible identity cues are not sufficient to confirm the presiding figure's identity.2014-08-02July 19 20142014-07-19A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace and long swept-back hair places his hand on the forehead of a devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl printed with text. The devotee has his eyes closed and his arms are raised. A tall silver trident stands beside them, with a gold ornament and red curtains behind. A partially visible person at the right edge wears a white tilak. a person appears as the seated figure, identified by his saffron robes, gold necklace and long swept-back hair, and is shown giving a blessing. The scene looks like a ritual blessing or darshan.2014-07-14