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A photograph of a seated figure in a maroon-red robe with bare shoulder, wearing a red and gold garland of flowers and a white vibhuti mark on the forehead, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a man kneeling before him. The kneeling man wears a white collared shirt and presses his palms together in anjali. Behind them is a golden carved lion-faced seat and a deep red draped curtain, with garlands of yellow, red and orange flowers at the sides. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, a vibhuti mark and a red ceremonial garland, and is giving blessing to a devotee in a darshan setting.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-red robes wearing a rudraksha mala and red-and-white flower garlands, with a vertical white tilak on his forehead, smiling as he reaches out to place his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a black turban and white polo shirt, with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind them stands a red velvet curtain, a golden lion-headed throne armrest, and floral decorations in red, yellow and orange. a person appearance is probable based on the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and garlands, and the moment is a blessing given to a devotee.2014-09-28A 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.2014-05-13A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead with a red dot, and a garland of white jasmine and yellow-red flowers around his neck, wearing a red-orange shawl over bare shoulders, reaches out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a red shawl draped over his shoulders. The seated figure is in front of golden lion-head armrests, and a tall silver staff with a carved top stands beside them. Behind them are a gold-framed picture, red upholstered chairs and a warm orange backdrop. The scene is a blessing or initiation moment at a satsang-style gathering. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, bare-chested with an orange-red shawl, rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold armrests.2014-05-13September 14 20132013-09-14A seated man in a rust-red dhoti-style garment with bare upper torso, a red-and-white garland and rudraksha beads, and a white vertical tilak on his forehead, leans forward and places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt, an orange-saffron shawl, and a rudraksha mala, with his hands folded in anjali. Behind them stand floral garlands of red, yellow and orange flowers and a golden deity murti on a red tiger-striped cloth before deep burgundy drapes. A woman in the background wears a red bindi. The scene suggests a blessing exchange, possibly darshan. Appearance-based label: a person, with the seated figure wearing rudraksha beads and a rust-red garment in a throne setting.2014-09-28A seated man with long dark hair, a white vibhuti/tilak mark on his forehead, and a red-and-white rudraksha-bead garland wears a rust-red shawl and smiles while a bald, older man in a white shirt bows forward and receives a blessing, the seated man's hand resting on his head. Behind them stand a dark red velvet curtain, a golden kalasha-like object, and yellow-and-orange flower garlands. A woman in a light sari watches at the right edge. The seated man is a probable Swamiji match: long swept-back hair, a tilak, rudraksha beads and a red-and-gold setting.2014-09-28May 11 20142014-05-11A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders touches the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt with a dark strap and a rudraksha bracelet, who holds his right palm raised in a gesture of reverence. The robed man has long dark hair tied back and a red bindi, and sits beside a golden lion-head ornament. Behind them is a deity murti decorated with garlands of marigold and white flowers, framed by a gold arch and draped in green and white cloth, with a red curtain on the left. a person is shown in the robed role, blessing a devotee in a moment of darshan or blessing.2013-10-02A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange, bare-shouldered garment with a red tiger-stripe cloth beneath, wearing a thick garland of red and gold beads and a white forehead marking. He reaches forward and places his right palm on the crown of a man in a light blue-white collared shirt who kneels before him with his head bowed and hands raised in a gesture of reverence. Behind them are a golden kalasha-like ornament, a dark red curtain and strands of yellow and red flower garlands. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the seated figure, identified by his presentation: swept-back hair, rudraksha mala with ornate beads, saffron-orange draped clothing and a seated position of honour.2014-09-28A seated saffron-robed figure with bare upper body, white tilak, marigold and flower garlands, and a red bindi-like mark touches the crown of a grey-haired man in a white shirt and orange shawl who bows with raised palms. Behind them stand a golden throne and a silver staff, and a golden lion-head ornament sits in the foreground. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala watches at right.2014-05-13A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a bare shoulder, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and a long garland, with a white tilak on the forehead and hair tied in a knot. He places his right palm on the forehead of a man kneeling before him with folded hands, and holds a small folded paper in his left hand. The kneeling man wears a white short-sleeved shirt and a wristwatch. Behind them stand a carved wooden staff topped with a golden serpent hood, a golden ornament, a red draped backdrop and red patterned cushions.2014-07-15September 28 20142014-09-28