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A seated man in an orange shawl over maroon robes, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and an orange-yellow forehead mark, smiles and extends his arm to touch the forehead of a young boy in a white kurta with a red cloth draped over his shoulder. Behind them, people in saffron and maroon garments stand near a dark, ornate silver-framed chair. Additional figures and a sign are partly visible in the background, and a person in a blue shirt is at the right edge.

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August 01 20142014-08-01Evening photograph of a seated figure in an orange shawl over a maroon garment, wearing a long gold bead necklace and an orange-yellow forehead mark, sitting in an ornate silver-and-dark throne-like chair. Another person in a white shirt with a red scarf printed with text stands before him with palms pressed together while the seated figure touches his forehead with a hand. Background shows several people in white and orange clothing and a metal ceremonial staff, with a bowl visible. Presentation cues on the seated figure (orange shawl, gold necklace, forehead mark, throne) match the page's reference, so a person is used; the figure is seated on a throne and receiving honour in a satsang or darshan setting.2014-08-01Night photograph of a darshan in progress. A man with long dark hair, an orange-yellow tilak on his forehead, a saffron-orange shawl over a maroon and gold-bordered garment, and layered beaded necklaces sits on an ornate silver-and-purple throne, smiling as he extends his palm over the bowed head of a young boy in a black t-shirt who has his hands pressed together. Behind the throne, a seated attendant in white with a rudraksha mala and a smaller seated woman in red-orange clothing watch; on the right, standing devotees in white with garlands and two tall silver trident-topped staffs. A small drum and a cloth-covered offering sit at the base of the throne, and a blue mat lies on the floor.2014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01A seated figure with a bare chest and a long orange-and-saffron shawl, wearing a red-brown lower garment, a beaded necklace and a yellow tilak on the forehead, is touching a feathered or leafy offering to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red scarf. The seated figure sits on an ornate silver-and-purple throne-like seat with carved detailing. Behind them, other people in saffron and cream clothes stand in a dim, night-lit outdoor setting with ceremonial staffs, a fringed canopy at the top left, and a silver-tipped mace or staff at right. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment.2014-08-01A seated figure in an orange and maroon wrap with a long garland of flowers and beads sits on an ornate silver-and-purple throne, reaching out to touch the forehead of a curly-haired child in a white shirt who kneels before them. The figure has a bright orange-yellow tilak on the forehead and a red bangle on the wrist. Behind, several people in white clothes, some with rudraksha malas and one holding a long silver staff, stand and kneel in a dim nighttime setting.2014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01A seated man in an orange and maroon saffron robe, with a gold-bead necklace and a forehead marked with orange-red tilak, sits on an ornate silver-and-purple throne at night. A devotee in a white shirt with a red-and-white sacred thread leans in, his hand raised toward the seated figure's face. Behind them, several people in orange and saffron robes stand in the dim background, and a trident-topped pole is visible at right. The figure on the throne shows a person appearance cue: ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing, with the attending devotee in white performing a blessing-style gesture.2014-08-01Night photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a maroon garment, a gold ceremonial necklace of beads and a bright orange tilak on the forehead, smiling as a man in a white shirt with a red shawl raises his hand over the figure's head and touches the forehead, appearing to offer blessing or a vibhuti mark. Behind them, figures in white and orange robes stand near a silver trident and staff, with a brass lamp and offering trays on the ground, and a tasselled decorative hanging at the top left. The setting looks like a ghat-side ritual at night.2014-08-01May 09 20142014-05-09A photograph taken at night in a dimly lit hall. A seated figure on an ornate silver throne with a carved back wears an orange-saffron shawl over a dark maroon garment, a rudraksha-style floral garland and a bold orange tilak on the forehead, smiling with eyes closed. A man in a white shirt and white cloth with a red-and-maroon sash, wearing a wristwatch and a lanyard, stands before him with palms joined and his right hand raised, touching the seated figure's forehead. Behind them, standing figures in white and maroon hold long silver-tipped staffs, and a bronze deity murti or statue stands in the background.2014-08-01A seated man in a brown-red robe with a yellow border sits in a large brown leather armchair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace with a gold pendant. A kneeling man in a white shirt with a red-and-gold shawl bends forward with his palm raised, while the seated man's hand touches his forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them a person in orange robes stands holding a paper, and the room has wooden panels and other people in orange and white in the background.2016-02-10 +1 copies