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A seated man in a brown and maroon turban, gold-trimmed ornaments and a long red-and-yellow flower garland, wearing a gold-bordered tan shawl over a bare shoulder, smiles while placing his right hand on the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt who bows toward him. Behind them stands a large portrait of a smiling man, and a gold lion-head armrest is visible. Gold bangles and a rudraksha-style gold necklace adorn the seated man. The room has a white wall air conditioner. Appearance is consistent with a person, seated and giving blessing.

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A photograph of a seated man in a maroon and gold turban with a red bindi, wearing a long red and yellow flower garland, gold ceremonial necklaces, a gold-trimmed beige shawl and maroon garment, and gold bangles. He smiles with eyes lowered. A younger man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala is standing at right, raising his palm toward him. Behind them is a large printed portrait, and a white air conditioner is on the wall. The seated man has distinctive ceremonial adornments and turban, and appearance cues are consistent with a person presence, seated in a ritual setting with garlands and offerings.2013-11-02A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange robe with a gold rudraksha-style bead necklace and a red bindi, smiling as he touches the crown of the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee has grey hair, wears a white kurta and an orange shawl, and presses his palms together in anjali. Behind them stand a silver trident and gold ornate throne carvings, with green plants and a red-and-gold chair. Probable Swamiji's cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, and orange clothing, seated on a throne while giving blessing. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving a blessing.2014-08-01A photograph of a seated man in a maroon and gold turban, wearing a gold-bordered beige shawl, a red and yellow marigold garland, layered gold necklaces and gold bangles. He is touching the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. A tray of sweets and offerings sits in the lower right. Behind them hang a large portrait and a white air conditioning unit. The seated man's clothing and adornments fit the a person cues of a turban, ornate gold jewellery and garlands, so he is described in that role as a seated figure receiving devotion. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing, with a forehead blessing gesture being given.2013-11-02May 05 20142014-05-05May 10 20142014-05-10A photograph of a temple blessing in progress. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-brown garment with a yellow sash, multiple long rudraksha-style brown beaded necklaces and thick gold bead necklaces, plus a large pink and yellow flower garland, extends his right hand in blessing over the head of a devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt, is bowed with palms pressed together, and a red thread is visible on his wrist. Other white-clothed devotees stand behind, and ornate red and gold temple decorations with a deity shrine are visible in the background. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), giving blessing with a gold-and-rudraksha ornamented outfit and long hair.2013-05-27 +1 copiesA seated figure in a maroon and gold turban, golden shawl-like wrap, gold bangles and ornate gold necklaces places a hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt, who bows his head in blessing. A large portrait behind shows a smiling face with a red-beaded garland. A white floor-standing air conditioner, a fan and a red cushioned seat are visible in the room. The turbaned figure, dressed in saffron-gold tones with a crown-like turban and rich adornments, matches the a person cues and is giving darshan blessing. Another person in white stands at the right edge.2013-11-02October 28 20142014-10-28November 04 20132013-11-04October 25 20152015-10-25Photograph of a seated man in a red-orange headband with golden floral pattern, bare-shouldered in a red-orange wrap and a beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold-toned ornament, placing both hands on the forehead of an older bearded man with grey hair wearing a white shirt and a red-orange shawl. The older man holds a small white dish or bowl in one hand. Behind them stands a silver trident-like staff, a gold deity murti in the foreground, and a green leafy decoration. The seated man appears to be a person performing a blessing or abhishekam-style forehead anointing, with a gold-toned yellow mark on his forehead.2014-05-05November 02 20132013-11-02