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A seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange robes and heavy gold necklaces with rudraksha beads touches the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes and an orange shawl, who has his hands joined in greeting. The figure sits on a brown leather throne-style chair beside a tall gold staff. Behind them, several women in white and orange shawls stand and sit in a room with gold-patterned walls and arched windows. A laptop sits on a small wooden table in front. The seated figure has a crown-like turban and distinctive gold ornamentation, a person presence in the role of the officiating teacher giving blessing.

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July 12 20152015-07-12July 03 20152015-07-03A seated figure in a large rust-orange turban and bare-shouldered saffron and gold cloth places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a rust-orange shawl, who presses his palms together at his brow. Behind them, devotees in white clothes and orange shawls stand and sit in a hall, one holding a small child in a rust shawl, another wearing a rudraksha-style mala. The seated figure has a person appearance-based candidate cues of a large turban, saffron cloth and beaded neck adornment, shown performing a blessing on a devotee during a ritual gathering.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA seated figure in maroon and gold robes, wearing a long gold-and-bead ornamental necklace and rudraksha-style beads, reaches out to press his right palm to the forehead of a kneeling man with grey hair tied back, who wears a white dhoti with gold border and an orange-red shawl. Behind them stand several people in orange-red shawls and white garments, one with a red bindi-marked forehead, some wearing rudraksha beads on their wrists. The seated figure sits in a brown leather armchair with carved wooden armrest, and a water bottle and a small black device rest on an orange table nearby. This appears to be a blessing or initiation moment in an ashram hall.2016-02-10 +1 copiesIndoor satsang-style gathering in a carpeted hall with red and orange cushions. In the foreground a man in white clothes and an orange-red shawl with his palms pressed together receives a blessing as a seated figure in a large orange-red turban and orange-gold robe, with a beaded mala around the neck, touches his forehead with raised fingers. The seated figure sits in a brown leather armchair on the right. Behind them, many people in white clothes and orange-red shawls sit and stand, and a child in orange stands near the centre. A wall panel shows a purple patterned design. a person cues: orange-red turban, orange-gold robe, mala, and seated in a throne-like chair; the figure is not confidently identified from appearance.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a large hall during a Shiva diksha initiation at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru. In the foreground a seated figure in a red-orange turban, bare-shouldered orange and gold garment, pearl necklace and gold earrings holds a tall gold staff and rests a hand on the head of a kneeling male devotee in a white-and-striped shirt. Behind them a woman in a red sari with a rudraksha mala lays her hand on the devotee's head. Rows of seated devotees in white fill the hall, and a gold-trimmed throne chair stands at right.2015-09-05A photograph of a seated ritual in a hall with patterned gold wallpaper. On the right, a figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe, heavy gold necklaces and a gold armband sits on a brown leather chair, extending one arm forward. Before them, a man in white clothes with a red-orange shawl kneels and bows with palms joined, receiving the touch on his forehead. Behind them, seated and standing women in white, orange and red shawls watch; one woman in a red sari holds a rudraksha mala. A brass vessel and a gold-framed pole are in the foreground. The figure in the turban appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues, including the ornate turban, saffron clothing and gold ornaments.2015-07-12A seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange-red robe with gold trim and a rudraksha mala bead necklace places his hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed young man in white kurta with orange cloth. Behind them a woman in white with red sari border and beaded necklace gestures with her hand, and several men in white kurtas with orange-red shawls stand watching. A red cushioned throne-like seat is at the lower left and a red and gold setting frames the scene. The gesture appears to be a blessing or initiation touch. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a red turban, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala cues.2015-07-13June 21 20152015-06-21 +1 copiesA seated figure in a red and gold turban and saffron-red garments, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, extends his right hand to bless a kneeling man in a white shirt who places his palm to his forehead. A tall silver trident stands beside them, and a golden ornament is visible at lower left. Behind them, a woman in white with a dark rudraksha mala holds a small offering, and a row of standing people in white and orange clothing watches. The setting is an indoor hall with air conditioning and a window. The seated figure's appearance shows several cues (turban, saffron clothing, beaded necklace, trident) but the image is not clearly identifiable, so the identity is uncertain.2015-06-21August 22 20152015-08-22A seated figure in a rust-orange and gold sari, wearing a heavy gold necklace and gold bangles, places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with palms pressed together in greeting. The seated figure has a long dark braid and a tilak on the forehead. Behind them, several women in saffron and orange robes, a woman in a cream sari and a woman in a pale pink sari with gold border stand on a red carpet in a hall with red curtains, an air conditioner unit and framed photographs on the wall. A gold ritual vessel sits in the foreground. Candidate a person: the seated figure wears a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a saffron-orange wrap, and is giving blessing to a devotee in a formal pranam posture.2014-08-20 +1 copies