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A seated man in rust-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a white tilak on his forehead touches the forehead of an older man in a white shirt who kneels before him. A silver trident-like staff stands between them, and gold lion-shaped seat figures frame the scene against a striped backdrop. The seated man appears to be a person: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, though the presentation is not fully certain. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing.

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A photograph of a temple-style blessing inside a shrine room. A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a red bindi, rudraksha mala beads and a saffron-red shawl reaches out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with grey hair and a saffron-orange wrap. A golden lion-headed figure and a golden trident-like staff stand beside them, and a red-and-orange lattice screen forms the background. The seated man has distinctive long hair and rudraksha adornments, so he is a person candidate in a blessing role. Scene suggests a pada-puja style blessing.2014-09-05September 05 20142014-09-05May 09 20142014-05-09September 02 20142014-09-02A seated man in an orange-red robe with a white tilak on his forehead and hair tied back reaches forward to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl bearing printed script. The seated man holds a folded white paper in his other hand. Behind them stands a silver trident-shaped staff and a gold deity murti, with a peacock-feather fan at the left edge and red cushioned seating. The seated man, with his long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ritual setting, is a probable Swamiji candidate.2014-09-02August 26 20142014-08-26A seated man in an orange-red robe with a pink flower garland and orange thread on his wrist places his right hand on the head of an older man with white hair and a white moustache. The older man wears a white shirt, an orange shawl and a wristwatch and has his palms raised in reverent gesture. Behind them stand a golden peacock-feather fan and gold lion-shaped ornaments, with a silver staff on the right and a framed picture on the wall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, a flower garland and orange robes, and is seated on a ceremonial throne with gold lion ornaments.2014-05-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a green-and-white flower garland, with yellow and red tilak on his forehead, sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden lion-shaped armrest and peacock feather decoration. He smiles broadly while placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling older man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl. A silver staff stands beside them and a large golden halo-like backdrop is behind. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne giving blessing to a devotee, matching the page's claim and the visible long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland cues. Another person in an orange shawl is partially visible at the right edge.2014-05-06September 02 20142014-09-02October 11 20142014-10-11A seated man in a maroon-red shawl and gold-toned seat blesses an older man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The seated man has long dark hair in a low knot, a white vibhuti marking on his forehead, a red bindi, and a gold necklace. He presses his palm to the older man's forehead while holding a silver staff, the older man's eyes closed in receptive devotion. A gold ring and watch are visible on the blessing hand. A woman with a rudraksha mala watches at the right edge. Walls are beige panels. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on his long hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-toned shawl, seated as the blessing giver.2013-12-03May 05 20142014-05-05