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A photograph of a ritual scene indoors in front of a golden throne. A seated figure in a rust-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, rust-orange and gold clothing, a heavy gold garland and gold bangles extends a hand to bless the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, glasses and a wristband, whose hands are pressed together over a tray of oranges. Behind them, two shaven-headed priests with yellow and white tilak marks wear rust and gold dhotis, one holding a rudraksha mala, and a third man in white stands in the background. A tray of oranges and fruit sits on a dark wooden table. The seated figure is. The scene looks like a blessing or darshan.

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A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-red robes with gold borders, and layered gold and beaded necklaces extends his right hand to bless a kneeling elderly man in a white shirt who bows his head and holds a fruit. Behind them, a standing attendant in a red-gold dhoti and a seated monk with a shaved head, orange forehead markings, glasses and rudraksha mala watch. Attendants in white and gold stand at the right, and a gold throne-like seat is at left.2015-10-13A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold saffron robes, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and glasses who is bowing forward. The throne behind is ornate gold with red velvet cushioning. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass lamp stand nearby, and a red curtain backdrop is visible. Several other figures in red and white attire are partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces on a golden throne, while the man bowing is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 15 20152015-10-15 +2 copiesA photograph inside a decorated hall with a large gold-ornate throne at right. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange shawl, with a white floral garland and gold bangles, extends an orange toward a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a yellow tilak on his forehead, who leans in holding a small silver plate. Behind them, saffron-robed monks with rudraksha malas and shaved heads stand near a heap of oranges and pink flowers. Standing spectators in white clothes, one wearing a red garland, watch from the background, and a camera operator is visible at right. A rose lies in the lower right corner.2015-05-27A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a small jewelled ornament at the turban, gently placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. The man has a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead and his hands are pressed together at his chest. Behind them a golden ornate chair or throne stands against a red draped backdrop, a tray of mangoes sits on a low table, and a figure in white walks in the background. Blessing or anointing with a ritual gesture appears to be taking place.2015-10-25A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange robe with yellow trim and a long multi-strand brown rudraksha mala draped over the chest is placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with an orange shawl printed with script, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. Behind them are red curtains, a gold-cushioned seat and a wooden tray of apples. The robed figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the turban, ornate rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, and the blessing gesture is a devotee receiving darshan and blessing.2015-10-25A seated guru in an orange-red turban and red-and-gold shawl, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with his palms pressed together in namaste. The guru sits on a gilded throne-like seat with ornate gold carving, beside a red curtain and a small tray holding apples. A man in white ritual clothing with a red sash walks in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru wears an orange-red turban, layered malas and a red-and-gold shawl while receiving a devotee's respect from a throne, which is consistent with the page's reference to a darshan event. Photo caption2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25July 19 20152015-07-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang setting with a gold-carved throne at left. A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red and gold robe, with multiple beaded necklaces and gold bangles, smiles and reaches to touch the face of a kneeling man in a white shirt at lower right. Behind them, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a bald man in glasses and a saffron shawl sit or stand near a potted green plant, and a standing figure in dark trousers and white shirt is at right edge. A tray of mangoes sits in the lower left foreground on a red cushion. Swamiji (probable): the turbaned seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and ornate gold-trimmed saffron clothing, consistent with the page's claim of Swamiji's presence; the identification is appearance-based only.2015-07-01October 13 20152015-10-13