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A seated man in long swept-back dark hair, orange-saffron robes, layered rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces sits on a silver-framed throne, one hand raised to a bald devotee kneeling before him. Several saffron-robed attendants and devotees stand and sit around them, some wearing orange garments and beaded necklaces, with a woman in a white sari at the back. The setting appears to be an indoor satsang or ceremony.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes wearing long dark hair, a white forehead mark, layered rudraksha malas and heavy ceremonial gold necklaces and armbands places his right hand on the head of a shaved-headed young devotee in orange who kneels before him. Around them, several shaved-headed men in orange robes with rudraksha malas stand and sit, one with a white tilak. A microphone is visible near the seated figure, and a silver-framed panel sits behind him. a person is the central figure giving a blessing, with rudraksha and gold adornment as appearance cues, in a satsang or blessing setting.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and layered gold ceremonial necklaces extends his right arm to touch the bald head of a kneeling monk in orange cloth beside him. Surrounding devotees in orange and saffron robes with gold necklaces and sandalwood-marked foreheads stand and sit behind, and a silver-framed backdrop is visible at right. A small microphone is at his ear. Appearance-based label: a person, seated, blessing a disciple in what appears to be a satsang setting.2013-03-10Photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on a silver-framed throne, wearing long swept-back hair, a headset microphone, layered rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklaces, with his right hand placed on the forehead of a shaven-headed devotee in orange who kneels before him. Several saffron-robed monks and white-clad attendants stand and sit around them, some with white forehead markings, in a dimly lit hall. a person seated as the presiding figure, conferring blessing by touch in what appears to be a satsang or darshan setting.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, white vibhuti markings on the forehead, multiple rudraksha malas and gold ceremonial necklaces, and an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body, placing a hand on the bald head of a kneeling shaved-headed man in orange garments with hands joined in prayer. Behind them stand several people in matching orange robes and beaded necklaces, one with hands raised. The seated figure sits before an ornate silver throne with a lion-motif back panel, and a cushion with leopard-print covering lies on the floor. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment during a satsang gathering. a person is the seated figure with long swept hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, giving blessings on a throne.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange draped clothing, layered rudraksha malas and ornate gold beaded necklaces, a head microphone, and a gold bangle, extending a hand in blessing over the bald head of a kneeling saffron-robed devotee. Several other saffron-robed male devotees, some with rudraksha malas, stand and sit behind them, with a metallic repoussé panel and a dim crowd in the background. The gesture suggests a blessing or initiation during a satsang setting.2013-03-10Night-time photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, wearing layered gold bead necklaces, a rudraksha mala, gold bangles and an armband, with a white tilak on the forehead and a small microphone at the mouth. The figure extends one hand in blessing over the bowed head of a shaven-headed devotee in orange who kneels before him. Around them, several other saffron-robed sannyasis sit with rudraksha malas and gold beads; one stands behind holding a small vessel. An ornate silver-toned embossed panel stands behind the central figure. Grouped figures show ritual blessing in a satsang setting.2013-03-10