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A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in a temple-style setting. A seated figure in a red turban with a gold ornament, green and orange silk garment, layered gold necklaces and gold bangles places a hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala, who stands with palms joined in respectful greeting. A gold-and-red throne with floral garlands is behind the seated figure. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant with white tilak and a sacred thread stands beside a large portrait backdrop. The seated figure's presentation, with a red turban, gold ornaments and ornate clothing, is a person cue, but the face is not clearly visible and the identity remains uncertain.

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A seated figure in a red turban and red shawl, wearing a green and orange silk garment, gold armlets, bangles and a beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold-carved throne decorated with red and white flowers. With one hand the figure touches the forehead of a man in a white kurta who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a gold wristwatch and a dark beaded mala. Behind them a shaved-headed man with white tilak lines and a red kumkum bindi watches. A tray or plate and a basket of wrapped sweets sit in front of the throne.2011-10-05A seated man in a red turban, red shawl, orange dhoti and green-and-gold border sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a tray and touching the forehead of a young man in white dhoti and shirt who has his palms pressed together in respect. Behind them a shaved-headed man with white tilak stands, and a woman in a teal-and-white striped sari with a rudraksha mala watches at left, with another elderly woman at the far left. A large portrait of a smiling woman and a floral garland on the throne frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure: his red turban, long swept hair, ornate gold necklaces and orange-and-green silk attire mark him as the honoured guide, while the white-clad young man receives blessing.2011-10-05Photograph of a padapuja-style honouring on a golden ornate throne with red cushions. A figure in a red turban, green silk garment with a striped border, gold armlets and a long gold necklace sits on the throne and rests a bare hand on the forehead of a man in a cream kurta who bows forward with hands cupped around a red tray. Behind them a woman in a brown-gold sari with a rudraksha-style mala watches. A second figure in saffron-orange robes with beads stands at the back. The background shows a floral backdrop of yellow, red and white flowers and a decorated deity image.2011-11-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron turban with a jewelled ornament, a saffron shawl draped over the shoulder, layered red and white flower garlands, a rudraksha-style mala, and bracelets. The figure smiles while holding a small printed card and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl, who has his hands folded in namaste. A man in a white dhoti stands behind on the left and a brass vessel with flowers sits nearby. a person is shown as the seated figure with turban, saffron shawl and ornate garlands, performing a blessing on the devotee. The backdrop is dark purple with a small white-and-purple logo at top left.2011-08-31September 14 20152015-09-14A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange and yellow saffron robes and a long brown rudraksha mala touches the forehead of an older man with grey hair and a moustache, who wears white clothes and an orange-and-maroon shawl with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them stands a person in white with a yellow beaded necklace, red fabric hangs in the background, and a golden throne-like seat and a tray of fruit sit to the right.2015-10-25December 23 20112011-12-23July 07 20162016-07-07 +1 copiesA seated figure on a large gold ornate throne with red cushions, wearing a salmon-orange turban and orange shawl, multiple red flower garlands and rudraksha beads, holds a small paper card with a pink heart while placing a hand on the head of a standing man in white dhoti and an orange-and-gold shawl with folded palms. A second man in white dhoti with a bare chest and vibhuti on his forehead stands at left, holding a ritual item. Dark purple draped backdrop behind. a person: the seated figure wears an orange turban, orange shawl, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial jewellery, matching the page's a person presentation cues, and is blessing a devotee.2011-08-31A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold saffron robes, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and glasses who is bowing forward. The throne behind is ornate gold with red velvet cushioning. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass lamp stand nearby, and a red curtain backdrop is visible. Several other figures in red and white attire are partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces on a golden throne, while the man bowing is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-10-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20162016-07-08A seated man in a red-maroon turban, long dark hair, gold earrings, a red-and-pink flower garland and heavy gold necklaces and armlets sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. He places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala, who holds his palms together in namaste with eyes closed. Behind them stand several people, including one in orange, and a video camera on a tripod, with red drapery and a gold-framed backdrop. a person appears on the throne, giving blessing to the devotee, based on the turban, long hair, gold jewellery and garland cues.2016-07-08