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A man with long swept-back hair, bare-chested under an orange shawl and wearing a garland of white flowers, apples and multicolored blooms, places his right hand on the head of a seated devotee in white. Beside him, a woman in a white sari with a bowed head rests her hands on the devotee's shoulder. Behind them stands a large gold-carved throne with red fabric, and a kalasha-like gold ornament and flower arrangement are visible. Other devotees' heads are at the bottom edge.

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A man with long dark hair, wearing a red sleeveless top and orange shawl, sits on a red zebra-striped cushion before an ornate gold throne and places his palms on the head of a kneeling devotee in cream clothes and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a woman in an orange top raises her hands in blessing, while a man in white dhoti and shirt and an older man with a grey moustache, white clothes and an ID badge stand watching. Green leafy decoration hangs in the background. The seated man is a person appearance match, presented as the one giving blessings, with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold seat cues.2008-10-11A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing a pink and white flower garland, a gold necklace and an orange and saffron wrap. Beside him stands a golden lion figure. Around him, several women in saris and a shaved-headed man in white and gold cloth lean in to offer him something, and a woman in red holds a small object forward. Devotees in colourful saris and white dhotis crowd the red-walled tent behind, with a white pedestal fan in the background. a person: the seated man on the throne shows a garland, gold necklace and orange wrap, though his appearance is uncertain.2016-05-01A seated man with long dark hair swept back, wearing an orange-brown draped garment, a red flower garland with a gold pendant, and a gold-and-yellow fabric edge, reaches out to bless a shaved-headed young boy in white kurta and orange shawl who bows with raised hands. Behind them, women in orange and yellow saris stand and watch, one wearing glasses and beads; a red velvet curtain hangs at left, and a tray of small packets sits in the lower left corner. The setting suggests a satsang or blessing moment with a mix of devotee roles. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated and giving blessings with long swept-back hair, an orange draped garment and a red garland.2013-05-28A seated man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a shawl draped over his shoulders, leaning forward as he touches the shoulder of a woman in white who sits before him. He sits on a red cushioned seat in front of a floral garland arrangement of white, yellow, purple and red blossoms, with a dark blue curtain behind and a microphone on a stand to his right. Seated devotees in orange and white clothing face him, and yellow petals scatter across the floor. The man has long swept-back hair, distinctive saffron robes and ornate clothing, consistent with a person appearance cue.2008-01-01Photograph of a ceremonial satsang seated on a gold-cushioned throne backed by yellow, orange and red marigold garlands. A central seated man with short dark hair wears a saffron-orange cloth, a thick green-and-white flower garland, and red and orange beaded malas, smiling as he reaches down to a devotee. A bare-chested man in front wears orange-brown rudraksha malas and white markings on his upper body. A woman in a white sari with dark beaded malas leans in, a girl in a gold-trimmed white dress sits beside her, and a woman in maroon behind the throne smiles. A golden lion-like figure and a small golden deity murti stand nearby, with a microphone on a stand at the left edge. Several other devotees sit in the foreground.2015-07-31A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing a maroon silk kurta with gold embroidered trim and a gold chain, smiles broadly while a white and yellow flower garland hangs around his neck. He sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne decorated with red roses, yellow marigolds and green foliage. A young boy in a white top and dark sleeves leans in to hold his arm, and a girl in yellow and white sits in front. Two women in orange and dark clothing are partly visible at the right edge. A microphone rests on a wooden table with flowers and purple beads behind, and green drapes with marigold and purple floral strands hang in the background. Four people are visible.2011-01-23July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange turban, orange garment and a white and pink flower garland, with a rudraksha bracelet on the wrist. The person holds out a fruit, and a devotee in a checked shirt kneels before the throne, offering fruit and money on a tray. Around them, saffron-clad attendants and white-clothed priests stand, and a woman in a blue top photographs with a phone while a camera on a tripod records. Golden decorative details and a ceremonial staff-like ornament sit beside the throne. The setting appears to be a festive darshan with offerings. Printed text on the image reads a2016-04-29A photograph inside a temple hall with arched white walls and a yellow curtain behind. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange-saffron shawl, long rudraksha-style bead necklaces with gold ornaments, a white jasmine garland, and a vermilion mark on his forehead places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt who presses his palms together in prayer. Another older man in white with grey hair stands beside, also with hands folded. Several men in white shirts and dhotis watch in the background, and a camera on a tripod is visible. The man with the garlands appears to be giving blessing to the devotee. Chest-level white sandalwood or vibhuti marks are visible on the blessing figure's arms and shoulder.2012-06-01June 21 20142014-06-21 +2 copiesA seated man in orange saffron robes and long dark hair, wearing a red bindi and garlands of white and red roses, smiles broadly and raises one hand in greeting from a gilded throne. Beside him, a man in white ritual dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold bracelet leans in with a hand on his chest, smiling in reply. Behind them a second figure in white clothes sits partly visible, and pink lotus flowers rest on the red cushions. Behind the throne stand carved stone pillars, a gold finial and green trees under orange drapery.2010-09-02A photograph of a smiling man in a saffron-orange sleeveless wrap and a red and yellow flower garland touches the crown of a seated man's head with his right hand. The recipient, seen from behind with short dark hair, wears a white collared shirt. Behind them stands a deep maroon curtain and a golden ornamented throne with a red velvet seat at left. a person is the man in saffron wrap blessing a devotee with a hand on the head.2013-01-20