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A seated man with long dark hair, a rust-red garment and a leopard-print wrap sits on an ornate gold throne and places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt with a red-and-gold shawl and has hands folded in anjali. Beside him a woman in a white top and red rudraksha-style beaded necklace also has hands folded. Behind them stand gold-and-red deity murti with garlands, green foliage, a silver staff, and an orange flower arrangement with a brass offering bowl.

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A seated long-haired man in a rust-red shawl, bare-chested with a leopard-print wrap and a sweeping mane of hair, reaches out to press his palm on the forehead of a standing devotee. The devotee wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a red shawl printed with Sanskrit script, and has a sandalwood tilak with hands joined in namaskar. Behind them, a golden throne back and garlanded deity murti with gold ornaments and a kalasha-like tall stick form the setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows long swept-back hair, distinctive adornments and red ceremonial clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji blessing a devotee.2014-12-26December 26 20142014-12-26December 26 20142014-12-26A seated man with long dark hair, bare-shouldered in a red-orange wrap and a leopard-print cloth, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man kneeling before him. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved back. The kneeling young man wears a saffron-orange shawl with printed script, white dhoti, a rudraksha mala, and white horizontal markings on his forehead and bare shoulders. Behind them a woman in glasses and a red shawl looks on, and garlanded deity murtis and flowers stand in the background. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair, rudraksha mala and wrap, performing a blessing on the kneeling devotee.2014-12-26A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red shawl over his shoulders, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a younger man with short hair who wears a white t-shirt and an orange-red striped shawl with a rudraksha bracelet on his wrist. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne-like chair with carved detailing. Behind them stands a golden kalasha-like vessel and a large decorated deity murti in red and gold garments, with green foliage, fairy lights and a silver staff. The gesture looks like a blessing or darshan exchange during a ritual gathering. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with the long hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklace as cues, seated on the gold throne.2014-12-24A seated long-haired figure in a rust-orange robe and rudraksha-style beaded mala reaches out to place a palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a red-and-white printed shawl, hands pressed together in namaste. Behind them, deity murti are draped in gold and yellow garlands and ornate red-and-gold cloth, with green foliage and a gold-embossed throne panel at left. The seated figure's appearance (long swept hair, saffron robe, beaded mala) matches the page's indication that a person was present, so this is a person blessing a devotee. Two people are visible, the blessing figure and the kneeling devotee.2014-12-28December 24 20142014-12-24A seated man with long dark hair and a rust-red wrap over his shoulders, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man with short light hair. The young man wears a white t-shirt and an orange-red shawl with printed script, and a rudraksha bracelet, and holds his palm up in greeting. The seated figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with floral carvings. Behind them are green lights, palm leaves, a kalasha-like decorated setting, a gold-trimmed deity murti with a crown, and a wooden staff. Shown as a satsang-style blessing moment in a decorated hall.2014-12-24A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple hall. A bare-chested man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-red wrap and a rudraksha mala, stands at left with both arms raised, pressing his palms onto the heads of a woman and a man. The woman wears a white embroidered top with a red-and-white patterned shawl and bangles. The man wears a white kurta with a red patterned shawl, hands folded in namaste and eyes closed. Behind them, golden garlands hang on a deity murti, green foliage fills the left edge, and other seated devotees in red shawls are visible.2014-12-24December 24 20142014-12-24December 26 20142014-12-26Photograph of a seated man in rust-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, his bare right arm extended to bless a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl who bows with hands raised. A silver trident stands between them, and a golden lion figure and peacock feathers appear beside a red-cushioned throne, with bamboo and green foliage behind. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the blessing figure is described by role.2014-10-12