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A seated man in a red-orange ochre robe with a white vibhuti tripundra on his forehead receives a blessing from a bald man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl, whose palms are raised toward the seated man's head. Behind them stands a polished silver trident, with a gold-coloured ceremonial base and a peacock-feather fan at left. The seated man, a probable Swamiji by his long swept-back hair, saffron robe and tripundra, sits on a red-and-gold throne-like seat. Red carpeting and white vertical slats form the backdrop of this satsang-style setting.

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September 03 20142014-09-03A seated figure in rust-orange robes with a white vertical tilak on the forehead extends both arms to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The shawl bears printed script. Behind them stands a silver staff and a gold lion-like figure on a red-draped seat, with a peacock fan at the left edge.2014-09-02A photograph of a seated figure in ochre-orange robes with a white tilak on the forehead and hair swept back, sitting on a golden lion-shaped throne with a peacock-feather fan at the left edge. He extends his arm to touch a silver trident-shaped ritual object to the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who stands with his face tilted up and hands raised. Red and white striped panels and a red carpet form the background. The appearance of the seated figure is consistent with the a person label given the saffron robes, swept-back hair and ceremonial throne, though the face is not clearly distinguishable.2014-09-02A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a white tilak mark on his forehead sits on a red-cushioned seat, smiling as he raises his right hand in blessing toward the forehead of an older man in a white shirt with an orange shawl who bows before him. The blessing man holds a small white card in his left hand. Beside them stands a silver staff with a trident-like finial and a gold kalasha-shaped ornament, and a peacock-feather fan appears at left. A gold-coloured decorative object sits behind the seated figure. The setting resembles a satsang stage with a white vertical-slat backdrop and red accents. Two people are visible, the seated blessing figure described by role as a robed teacher and the bowing devotee in white.2014-09-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, long dark hair gathered at the back and a large rudraksha mala draped over his chest, reaches out to press his palm against the forehead of a man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. A golden deity murti and a peacock-feather fan stand behind them, and a silver ceremonial lamp is visible above. a person is shown giving blessing to a devotee in what appears to be a ritual setting.2014-09-13September 02 20142014-09-02A photograph of a ritual blessing in a richly decorated hall with red drapes and gold lion-head ornaments. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a red-orange cloth wrap and a long gold-beaded necklace sits on a golden throne, holding a peacock-feather fan at his side. Behind him stands a silver trident and a gold serpent-shaped armrest. A bald man in a white kurta with an orange-and-red shawl and a red lanyard leans in, placing one hand on the seated man's forehead while the seated man raises his palm in return. The seated man shows a person appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing, and ornate gold necklaces.2014-07-26May 12 20142014-05-12A seated man in a red-orange garment with a long gold-and-black bead necklace and a white forehead band sits on a golden throne beside a peacock-feather fan. He faces an older man in a white shirt and red shawl with glasses and a gold wristwatch, whose raised hands reach toward the seated man's head in blessing. A gold ornament with a silver pole stands behind them. A woman with a white forehead mark appears at the right edge. The man in red has long swept-back hair and distinctive gold-and-bead adornments, consistent with the a person appearance cues, though the figure is partly obscured.2014-08-28September 03 20142014-09-03May 12 20142014-05-12A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple hall. A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and a red shawl with rudraksha beads and a white forehead mark places his hand on the head of a standing devotee in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The devotee raises his hand and holds a thin stick. Behind them is a gold and silver ritual object and a bright red and gold cloth, with a peacock-feather fan at the left edge.2014-09-13