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A photograph of two men in a temple setting. A man seated on a gilded golden throne with red cushions wears an orange sleeveless robe, a long yellow-orange garland of marigolds with red roses, rudraksha beads and a tilak on his forehead, and smiles as he places his right hand on the head of a bald man kneeling before him. The kneeling devotee wears a yellow-orange kurta and holds his hands together in reverence. Behind them is a carved stone wall with a seated deity murti and a golden ornate backdrop. Green foliage appears through a gate at left.

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August 15 20102010-08-15A seated man in orange clothes, with a shawl draped over his head and shoulders and a garland of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers around his neck, places his right hand on the crown of a kneeling bald man in white. The kneeling man wears a white shirt and rudraksha mala beads and bows forward. Behind them a woman in white with a yellow shawl watches, and a gilded throne with a red cushion stands to the right. An orange curtain, a carved stone pillar and a red railing with golden finials form the background. The orange-clad figure is a probable match for a person based on his orange robes and garland, but this is uncertain.2010-08-14July 03 20122012-07-03A seated saffron-robed figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives a blessing as an elderly man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows forward with folded hands while the seated figure places a hand on his head. The seated figure wears an orange shawl draped over the head, a white flower garland with red blossoms, and a rudraksha mala. To the left, a man in orange robes gestures with one arm. Behind them stands a carved stone pillar with a seated deity relief, and a gold-tipped railing and greenery frame the temple-style setting. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial flower garland while seated on a throne, and is receiving honour, which is an appearance-based candidate.2010-08-14January 09 20122012-01-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a smiling man with short dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over an orange top, seated on a plush maroon velvet throne with ornate gold carved backrest. A shaved-headed man in orange robes with a red-and-white beaded necklace faces away from the camera, his right hand raised toward the seated man's head in blessing. Marigold garlands and gold-draped elements frame the scene.2011-12-03A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, wearing a red-maroon dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a leopard-print cloth, a white vertical tilak, a red, yellow and white flower garland, gold bangles and an earring, placing his right palm on the shaved head of a kneeling devotee in a peach-coloured top with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a standing man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds an orange cloth. A gold cobra-shaped throne or stand with a purple velvet cloth and garlands is in the background. The ceremonial gesture suggests a blessing. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), the seated figure with long hair, ornate gold bangles, garland and maroon-gold dress.2014-04-13A photograph of a man in a white shirt with long hair tied back in a ponytail, hands pressed together in namaste, receiving a blessing. A smiling man in an orange saffron robe and a long gold bead necklace, with a white sacred mark on his forehead, reaches out and touches the devotee's forehead, holding a small white paper or cloth in his other hand. Behind them is an ornate gold throne with cushions and a large floral garland of yellow, orange and red flowers. A golden figure is partly visible in the background. Two people are visible in the scene. The orange-robed figure is shown in an appearance-based role of the honoured teacher, a person candidate based on the saffron robe, gold beaded mala and ceremonial throne setting.2010-11-12A seated figure in an orange cloth with long dark hair and a gold necklace rests a hand on the bald head of a kneeling monastic in orange robes with palms joined in reverence. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned throne framed by white flower garlands with red, yellow and orange blossoms, and a gold lion-shaped support lies at the base. Behind them, rows of orange-robed monks sit cross-legged holding brass oil lamps, and many tall bamboo poles with orange flags stand around the stage. The setting is an indoor hall with a red-and-white wall. This appears to be a blessing ceremony during a Guru Poornima event.2006-07-11A photograph of a seated man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, bald-headed, smiling as another man places his right hand on his forehead in a blessing gesture. The second man wears an orange wrap, a long multi-strand necklace of gold beads, and has long swept-back dark hair with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind them is an ornate gold and yellow altar with yellow and red flower garlands and a green foliage arrangement. The scene is a blessing at an outdoor-style satsang stage with a microphone stand visible at right.2010-10-17A photo of a seated figure with bare upper body, a yellow-orange marigold garland with green leaves, and a gold-coloured tilak on the forehead, placing one hand on the head of a young man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala. The young man stands with eyes lowered, hands raised to the sides of his face, in a warmly lit hall with a framed painting on the wall behind and a silver-toned staff beside them. A peacock-feather fan and gold ornament appear at the edge of the frame. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a bare chest with a gold-coloured tilak, a marigold garland and a rudraksha mala, which are distinctive ceremonial cues, and is giving a blessing to the young man, who is a devotee or disciple.2014-05-14A photo of a ceremonial welcome at a floral-decorated stage. A bearded priest with a bare chest, orange dhoti and orange-yellow garland holds a bundle of yellow marigolds and offers it to a long-haired man in an orange shawl and green-and-white garland who stands with palms joined in namaskar, head bowed. A white-bearded elder with white vibhuti marks stands at the left edge. Behind them are large floral arches of orange, yellow, purple and red blooms and a gold-carved throne. a person: the standing man has long swept-back hair, an orange shawl and a garland, a presentation consistent with the page, though the appearance is only partially distinctive. The scene is a satsang-style reception with garlands and flower offerings.2010-10-24