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A photograph of a blessing on a stage. A bearded man in a saffron-orange shawl and rudraksha-style beaded neck garlands of white and pink flowers sits in a red and silver ornate throne and reaches out to place his hand on the forehead of a curly-haired man in a grey-brown jacket, who stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra and wears a red-and-brown beaded mala. Ceremonial silver staffs and golden trident-like objects stand in the background, with a blue backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron shawl, floral garlands and throne fits the role of the guru giving darshan and blessing, while the visible cues are the swept-back hair, ornate gold-edged garlands, saffron shawl and ceremonial setting.

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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown shawl and a garland of pink and white flowers placing his hand on the forehead of a visitor. The visitor, a man with curly dark hair in a grey-green jacket with a red beaded mala, stands with palms pressed together in namaste and eyes closed. Behind them is a golden staff with a trident-shaped top and a silver throne with red cushioning. A woman in black sits in the lower right foreground.2016-12-18A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare chest and a long-haired, bearded appearance sits on an ornate red and silver throne, wearing a thick garland of pink and white flowers and a small white ornament in his hair. He reaches out to place his hand on the forehead of a younger man with shoulder-length brown hair, a white t-shirt and a red-and-beaded rudraksha-style mala, who bows his head and holds his palms together. A standing priest in white clothes and glasses stands at left, and a silver trident-like staff and brass ritual objects stand against a blue backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man is a candidate by long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-flower garland, saffron robes and throne, so the depiction is in person.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18April 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.2017-04-05April 05 20172017-04-05April 25 20172017-04-25April 02 20172017-04-02A seated man in a maroon-red robe with a rudraksha mala and a garland of pale pink and white flowers sits on a large ornate gold throne with carved gold floral panels. He has long dark hair, a full beard and a red tilak mark on his forehead, and his eyes are half-closed in a smile. A younger man in a white dhoti with gold borders and bare upper body kneels in front with palms joined, while the seated man's right hand rests on his forehead in blessing. A tall gold trident stands to the left, and a red-orange LED backdrop glows behind the scene.2017-04-05A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a rust-brown saffron-toned robe, a brown rudraksha-style mala around his neck, a gold pendant necklace, and a white and green flower garland. A small red tilak mark is on his forehead. A young boy in white clothes stands at left, touching the seated man's forehead, possibly giving a blessing. A gold ornate backdrop and red curtain fill the background. a person is seated on the throne, receiving the boy's gesture.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.2017-04-05A photograph of a shirtless devotee kneeling before a seated figure in a red-brown wrap, who places his right hand on the devotee's forehead during an initiation. The seated figure wears a long, swept-back hairstyle, a rudraksha bracelet, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala, and a large red and white flower garland with yellow marigolds. Behind them stands a stone deity murti and a red-cushioned silver-lion throne. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by his long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, ornate gold jewellery and red-brown ceremonial wrap, performing a shiva deeksha blessing. The devotee has curly hair, a bare chest with white painted lines, and holds his hands together in prayer.2017-10-05