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A photograph of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes on a red-upholstered golden throne, with long matted hair wound up and crowned by a rudraksha headband, a long rudraksha mala across his chest, and white vibhuti with a red bindi on his forehead. His eyes are closed as he rests his right hand on the head of a young boy in a grey top who sits beside him with eyes closed. Ornate gold carvings, gold kalasha-style lamps and a gold-latticed wall form the background.

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January 16 20162016-01-16December 28 20142014-12-28December 28 20142014-12-28December 28 20142014-12-28A seated man in long dark hair and a rust-orange robe with a brown rudraksha mala raises his right hand to the head of a bare-chested boy in an orange cloth and rudraksha beads, who sits with palms joined in anjali. A gilded ornate throne back stands at left. Behind them, gold necklaces hang on deity murtis draped in garlands, and a seated woman in white with magenta drapery sits in the background. The scene resembles a blessing during darshan with an orange-saffron sannyasi presence, with the seated man showing distinctive long swept-back hair, rust-orange robes, and a rudraksha mala, a person depiction without firm identification.2014-12-28December 26 20142014-12-26A long-haired man in a rust-red robe and multiple rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne, his right hand raised to touch the forehead of a young boy in an orange-yellow sleeveless garment with a rudraksha mala. The boy, wearing glasses, has a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stand a golden deity murti adorned with garlands and tropical plants with red flowers, lit by warm and green lights. The man's long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace are visible cues; the throne and devotional setting are present, and the scene reads as a blessing or darshan moment.2014-12-24A seated man in saffron-red robes and a long gold bead necklace touches the head of a young boy in a green shirt, blessing him with his right hand while his left hand rests open. The man has a white vibhuti band and red kumkum on his forehead and wears rudraksha malas on his wrist. Beside them are a golden kalasha-like vessel, a dark carved serpent-shaped staff, a silver ceremonial rod and a peacock-feather fan. Red drapes hang behind. Two people sit at the right edge in white and beaded garments. The man is a person by his long swept hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-red clothing; the boy is receiving a blessing.2014-07-27December 26 20142014-12-26A man seated on a red throne with gold ornamental carving behind him reaches out to touch the head of a young boy in a white collared shirt, who stands with his back to the camera. The seated man wears a rust-orange robe, a dark rudraksha-style mala with large gold beads and a gold pendant, gold armlets, and gold earrings, and has a red tilak on his forehead. Another adult's hand rests on the boy's shoulder at the left edge. The scene looks like a blessing moment in a ceremonial setting.2016-07-13A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-and-gold saffron garments sits on an ornate gold throne against a red draped backdrop. Their right hand rests on the head of a young boy in a red and navy shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. The figure wears a brown rudraksha mala. Behind them, a photographer in white clothes with a camera raises a lens, and another person in white with gold trim stands at the right edge.2015-10-25A seated man in a deep red and gold robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a black turban, a red forehead mark, a golden earring and multiple rudraksha malas with a gold necklace. He extends his right hand to touch the head of a bare-chested young boy in a white cord, who reaches toward his hand. Standing figures in white and gold cloth are partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the centre, identified by the turban, rudraksha malas and saffron-red robe.2016-01-02