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A photograph of a ritual blessing in a richly decorated hall. A figure in a rust-red turban, bare-shouldered with an orange-gold cloth, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold bangles, places his right palm on the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stands a gilded throne-like backdrop with gold ornaments and a golden staff, and garlanded red and green fabric. Two more people in white clothing with orange shawls stand at the right, one holding papers. The turbaned figure is a person, identified by his distinctive turban, bare upper body and beaded necklaces, and is shown in person giving blessing.

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A seated figure with a shaved head? No: a figure with long dark hair wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a gold bangle and a maroon-and-gold draped garment places one raised hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The recipient stands with palms together at his waist while the officiant holds a folded paper in the other hand. Behind them stand women in white and orange clothing and gold-embroidered draperies, with a golden ornamental panel at left. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan ritual inside a temple setting.2015-10-24A seated figure in a red-orange turban and an orange-and-gold wrap, wearing a yellow flower garland and a bare-shouldered look with a sandalwood mark, sits on a gold-carved throne against a red tent backdrop, extending a hand to receive an offering. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward, holding out a small orange fruit, while a young boy in a yellow outfit kneels beside him. Several women in saris, one in green and one in orange, stand in the background. This appears to be a darshan moment where devotees offer fruit to the seated figure; the seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban, garland, orange wrap and throne cues.2015-10-25A photograph of a ritual darshan inside a red-draped hall with gold ceremonial lamps. A seated figure in orange-red robes and a red turban, wearing a yellow flower garland, extends a fruit toward a kneeling man in a white kurta and dark-rimmed glasses who is cutting a fruit on a tray of offerings. Behind them a line of devotees stands, including a woman in a white sari with a red shawl and rudraksha-style beads, a woman in a yellow patterned sari, and a man in a light blue shirt. A shaved-headed priest in saffron and gold-bordered cloth with tripundra marks stands at left, and another in red robes with vibhuti marks stands at right. Gold staffs and a tall gold lamp stand in the background. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so the a person field is unsure.2015-10-25A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange-saffron robe with gold trim and a white flower garland, presses his right palm to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and wristwatch. The seated man's eyes are closed and he is smiling. Behind them a second man in white with a brown shawl and a beaded necklace holds a small plate. A white wall air conditioner, a fan and a gold-carved wooden panel frame the setting.2015-09-27Photograph from a seated ceremony in a hall with white marble floor. A figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, seen from behind and partly in profile, with bangles and a gold necklace visible. Nearby, a bald man in white dhoti and shirt with a red rudraksha mala bows with hands pressed together, and several devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand or sit on mats in the background. A gold-framed mirror edge is at left.2015-09-05A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap and heavy gold necklaces, with a black turban-style hairstyle and a red-and-white bindi on his forehead, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a striped white shirt. Behind them stands a gilded throne with leopard-print cushions, and a gold deity murti and an orange-yellow ceremonial flag are visible. Two women in cream and gold saris stand nearby, one holding a small tray, while the kneeling man's hands are pressed together at chest level. The red carpet and gold ornaments suggest a darshan blessing or deeksha initiation setting.2016-06-19October 15 20152015-10-15October 24 20152015-10-24October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 25 20152015-10-25September 28 20132013-09-28September 05 20152015-09-05