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A photograph of a man in an orange saffron turban and orange sleeveless top placing his right hand on the forehead of an older man with short grey hair. The older man wears a white shirt and a long rudraksha mala with a yellow ribbon. The orange-robed man is smiling, and the indoor background is blurred with a brown wall and dark panels. A small brown mark is visible on the orange-clad man's upper arm. The gesture resembles a blessing or touch of the head.

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A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red wrap with gold trim and a beaded rudraksha-style mala places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange scarf printed with script. The seated figure sits before a gold ornate throne-like chair against a deep red drape. A woman with a mala and a photographer appear at the right edge. Two physical people are clearly prominent; the blessing gesture is a head-touching abhishekam-style blessing.2015-10-25A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl with a long dark braid and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the crown of a shaven-headed man in a white kurta, who has a red-and-white cloth over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala. The orange-clad man's left hand is raised in a blessing gesture near the other man's forehead. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at left, and a dark blue curtain and a painted backdrop are behind them. A woman's face is partly visible at the right edge. a person: the orange-clad seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, and is performing a blessing for the man in white.2011-07-20July 11 20122012-07-11October 26 20152015-10-26Photograph of a devotee offering a book to a seated saffron-robed figure on an ornate gold throne in a hall with maroon drapes. The seated figure wears an orange robe, a long white and red flower garland and has long dark hair; they extend a hand to receive the gift. A woman in a red and gold saree bows forward holding the book with both hands, while men in white dhoti and shirt and a woman in a yellow saree stand behind. A gold lion-form figure rests at the base of the throne, and a plush cushion and red pillow sit beside it. Watermarked archive photo area and copyright text appear at the bottom right, excluded from the transcription.2009-12-20A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a red-brown wrap with dark patterned cloth, smiling and touching the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes with a red-patterned shawl and folded hands in namaskar. Behind them stands a large deity murti adorned with gold necklaces and garlands, with green foliage, orange flowers and a silver staff nearby. This appears to be a darshan blessing moment. The seated figure has cues consistent with a person with the throne and blessing role, though appearance is partly obscured by the angle.2014-12-26July 07 20132013-07-07December 15 20092009-12-15Night-time outdoor ritual at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru. A man in orange robes sits on a red cushioned seat wearing a long brown rudraksha mala, holding a shallow plate, while a man in a white dhoti and orange shawl ties or adjusts a cord around an orange cloth held by another robed attendant. A brass vessel with a green leaf sits on a small wooden table at left. Several devotees in white and orange shawls, some holding rudraksha malas, stand behind. The scene resembles a flag-hoisting or ceremonial tying of a sacred cloth.2008-03-26March 23 20082008-03-23October 25 20152015-10-25A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange and gold draped garment and a rudraksha mala necklace places one hand on the forehead of a kneeling older man with grey hair and moustache, who holds his palms together in anjali. The man wears a white kurta and an orange shawl. A gold ornate throne is at left and a red curtain behind. A photographer in white clothing is visible at top right taking pictures. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by the turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-orange clothing, performing a blessing (darshan/anugraha) on a devotee.2015-10-25