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A photograph of a seated man in rust-brown saffron robes with a pink and white flower garland and layered rudraksha malas, his right hand resting on the head of a bare-chested, bespectacled devotee kneeling before him. The seated man has a long beard, swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead, and sits on a gold-carved throne beside a golden trident-topped staff. Behind them, a young attendant in orange robes and beaded malas holds a small silver tray with a dish. Stage lights and red drapery fill the background.

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April 05 20172017-04-05April 05 20172017-04-05A seated man with long dark hair, a white vertical forehead mark, a full dark beard, a maroon-brown robe, multiple rudraksha malas and a white-and-pink garland sits before a gilded golden throne. He places his right hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee with short hair, rudraksha beads and hands pressed together in namaskar, while another man in an orange-saffron cloth holds a white dish. A tall gold trident stands behind them under stage lights.2017-04-05A photograph of a ceremonial moment on a stage with a golden throne and a tall golden trident-topped staff behind. A seated figure in a rust-brown robe, rudraksha malas, a pink-and-white flower garland and a gold necklace places his hand on the head of a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala who presses his palms together in reverence. The man beside him wears an orange garment and holds a small silver plate. Red and orange stage lighting and bright spotlights fill the background. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a beard and a white forehead mark, wears a rust-brown robe with rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and sits on a golden throne, which is consistent with the page's reference to a person at this event; the appearance is only partly confirmed, so the identity is marked as unsure.2017-04-05A photograph of a ceremonial moment on a stage with a golden ornate throne at right. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, wearing a rust-red robe, rudraksha malas and a pink-and-white flower garland, presses his palm to the forehead of a man in a white shirt who raises his hand. The robed figure has white and red markings on his forehead and a gold necklace. A golden trident stands in the centre, a second robed attendant in orange stands behind, and stage lights glow in the background. The robed figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long hair, rudraksha malas, flower garland and red robe, and is in_person; the man in white is a devotee receiving blessing.2017-04-05A photograph of an indoor stage event under bright spotlights. A man with long dark hair, a full beard, white ash marks on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a golden throne and places his right hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee in an orange-red head cloth, beaded necklaces and hoop earrings. a person: the seated man wears a maroon-brown robe and a gold chain, and his long swept hair, bearded face and rudraksha malas match the cues for the page's named teacher, so this appearance-based label is tentative. Behind them a golden kalasha-style pole rises, and blurred attendees in white stand beside the stage.2017-04-05A seated bearded man in a maroon-red robe, with a pink-and-white flower garland, rudraksha mala beads and gold ornaments, rests his right hand on the forehead of a young boy kneeling before him with palms pressed together in namaskar. The boy wears an orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha beads and has a white forehead marking. Behind them stands a large ornate gold throne or peetha with carved floral patterns, against a glowing red-orange backdrop, and a golden staff or ceremonial rod rises beside the boy. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), given the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold adornments, and is shown giving blessing or initiation to the kneeling boy.2017-04-05April 05 20172017-04-05A photograph of a seated man in rust-red saffron-toned robes with a long swept-back dark hair, full beard, vibhuti marks on the forehead and a rudraksha mala, wearing a pink-and-white floral garland, and a gold necklace. He sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions and places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling young man in a red patterned kurta with prayer-folded hands, who holds a small book. Behind them stand a gold ceremonial pole, stage lights and a few onlookers in the background. Appearance-based cues suggest the seated figure is a person, seated as the presiding teacher giving blessing to the devotee.2017-04-05A seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a pink-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala blesses a young devotee by placing his right hand on the devotee's head. A red tilak mark is on his forehead and a gold necklace is visible. The devotee, shown from behind with long dark hair, wears an orange cloth, a rudraksha mala, and a red-thread bracelet, and has palms pressed together in namaste. The background is a warm red glow and a gold-framed throne with ornate carving.2017-04-02A seated man in rust-brown saffron-toned robes and layered rudraksha malas smiles while another man, shown from behind and bare-chested with a white sacred thread, reaches up to place a hand on his head. The seated man wears a white-and-pink flower garland, a gold necklace, a vertical tilak on his forehead and a short dark beard. Behind them a gold-carved throne frame and warm pink stage lights suggest a ceremonial setting. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, rudraksha malas, ceremonial garland and gold necklace match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, presented as a seated spiritual leader receiving a blessing from a devotee at a satsang-style event.2017-04-02A seated man in maroon-brown robes with a long dark beard, long dark hair and a rudraksha mala is placing his right hand on the forehead of a younger seated person in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. He sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a pink and white flower garland. Stage lights glow behind them. Ceremonial initiation or blessing scene. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated man on the throne, based on his long hair, beard, rudraksha mala and maroon robes.2017-04-05