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A seated man in a rust-red turban with a crescent moon ornament and a green feather, wearing red-orange robes, a gold chest ornament, rudraksha bracelets and a thick garland of white flowers and yellow beads, reads from a folded white paper held in one hand while his other hand rests on the head of a kneeling devotee with bowed head. Behind him stands a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace in a white cloth, and a golden deity murti and red cushioned seat are visible. The appearance of the seated figure, with a turban, crown-like ornament, ceremonial gold and rudraksha, is a probable match for Swamiji (probable), who appears to be giving blessings during a darshan.

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July 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in a rust-red turban, long dark hair, a flower garland of marigolds and white blossoms, gold earrings, a rust-coloured shawl, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a gold armband places his right hand on the head of a seated man in a grey collared shirt, who bows his head. The turbaned figure holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shawl with a beaded mala sits, a red-clad attendant stands at left, and a camera on a tripod is visible. The turbaned figure fits the a person appearance cues of long hair, a turban and ornate adornments, shown while blessing a devotee.2016-07-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an indoor hall with a red-draped backdrop. In the centre, a man in saffron and orange robes with a matching orange-and-gold turban, a gold-and-rudraksha necklace, rudraksha mala beads and gold armbands holds a small white paper and reaches out to touch the forehead of a devotee with folded hands. Other devotees in white and maroon clothing stand nearby, and a man in white with a yellow-bordered dhoti stands at the right edge. Several more people are visible in the background. Only the centre figure shows distinctive ceremonial cues consistent with the page's reference, so the identity is uncertain and described by role here.2013-07-07September 05 20172017-09-05July 10 20162016-07-10July 07 20132013-07-07A photograph of a bearded man in a rust-red turban decorated with rudraksha beads, a crescent moon ornament and a gold jewel, wearing a layered white and orange floral garland and a gold necklace. He extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a seated man with short dark hair and a beard, while another person's hair is visible in the foreground and a hand holds a white card or paper. The background is a plain reddish-brown wall. Swamiji (probable): the turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold cues match the page's candidate, shown in person in a giving-blessing action.2018-04-17A photograph of a crowded ceremonial gathering. In the centre, a person in a rust-red turban and rust-red wrap with a long brown rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace smiles while touching the head of a seated devotee with a palm. Around them, saffron-robed monks, a man in white with a yellow lanyard, and a man in a yellow-and-orange turban stand or sit. The person at centre wears a shawl with gold-toned trim and bracelets of rudraksha beads. Another person in a bright orange garment is visible at the right edge, and a flower garland is held in the foreground.2015-01-13Photograph of a seated ritual initiation. A man in a deep red turban with gold ornaments and a green feather, wearing a red saffron-toned shawl, long gold necklace and gold armlets, sits on a red cushioned throne before a gold peacock-patterned backrest. He smiles and holds a white paper against the head of a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti who bends forward. Two attendants in red robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings hold white threads over the devotee's head and shoulders. The devotee's back shows white marks. The scene appears to be a Shiva Deeksha initiation.2017-09-05July 10 20132013-07-10 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20172017-09-05A seated figure in a maroon-red turban with gold ornaments and a green plume, wearing a maroon silk garment, a long gold necklace of beads and a large gold pendant, and gold armlets, places his hand on the head of a bare-chested man with a white thread and a sandalwood mark on his forehead. The man in the foreground holds a folded white paper. Behind them an ornate gold throne with fan-like carved backrest rests against a red cushion. Other attendants stand at the left edge.2017-09-05