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A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears an orange-red robe, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with white ash smeared on his forehead and arms. He leans forward applying white powder from a tray. Two kneeling attendants in orange robes stand nearby, one holding a tray of white powder and another seated on the floor beside a blue plate with petals. Standing behind them are people in white and cream clothes, including a woman in a white sari and a woman in a light blue top, and an orange cloth drapes on the left. A poster in the background shows portraits and text. a person is identified by the distinctive orange robe, malas and gold necklace with the ceremonial throne, so the seated figure is labelled as probable Swamiji; the attendants and onlookers are described by role.

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June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red shawl with a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace and long swept-back hair, sitting on an ornate gold and red throne, with white ash or powder smeared on his forehead and arm. He reaches out to a young man in cream kurta with glasses and a yellow lanyard, who cups his hands to receive the white powder. A devotee in orange-red sits at the foot of the throne holding a metal plate of white powder, and a steel tray with small packets lies on red cloth below. Standing behind are white-clad devotees, one with an orange shawl and another in peach clothing, a woman in white with glasses, and others in white and orange, indicating a ritual or satsang setting at an ashram hall. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long hair, orange shawl, bead necklace and ornate throne cues.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a gold ornate necklace, sitting on a gold and red throne-like seat, extending a hand dusted with white powder toward a young woman in white clothes with curly hair and bangles, who kneels and holds out her palms. A seated attendant in orange in the foreground holds a metal plate of white powder, and a silver tray holds bundled cash notes. Behind them, several people in white and pink, one in green, stand or sit near a wall, with a patterned mat on the floor and a numbered list board in the background. The scene resembles a ritual honouring or blessing with powder. a person is the seated figure in saffron with gold necklace and dark hair, seated on the throne.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15July 09 20092009-07-09June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-gold throne, with white ash on the forehead and arms, and multiple strands of beads and gold necklaces, extends a hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt and trousers who holds out his palms. An orange-robed attendant kneels beside, holding a tray of white powder. Standing behind are devotees in white and pastel clothing with folded hands, one wearing a yellow shawl and another in a pink top; a woman in a light blue dress stands at left. A brass vessel sits on the wet floor and a metal tray holds small packets. The seated figure appears to be a person (presiding figure with long swept hair, distinctive orange robes, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha beads), giving vibhuti blessing to a devotee in a ritual setting.2009-06-15