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A 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.

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July 08 20162016-07-08A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-red garment, wearing a pink flower garland, gold bangles, a gold chain with bells and a gold earring, touching the forehead of a standing younger man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and eyeglasses. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion before a deep red drape, with a gold staff behind him. A camera operator and another person stand at the left edge. a person: the seated man has a turban, saffron-red clothing, a garland and bells, and a figure on a gold throne, consistent with the page's a person reference, but these cues alone are not conclusive.2016-07-08July 07 20162016-07-07October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of an indoor darshan blessing in a red-draped room with gold ornate decor. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe with yellow trim, a thick rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt with an orange shawl, palms pressed together in namaste, and red-and-gold wrist threads. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by an orange turban, long swept hair, saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold necklace. Gold-patterned cushions and a golden backdrop frame the scene.2015-10-25A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red and gold draped robe rests a hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white. The devotee has dark swept-back hair, a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on the forehead, a rudraksha mala, folded hands in anjali, a gold wristwatch and a gold-bordered white dhoti and shawl. Behind the seated figure a gold ornate throne with a red velvet cushion is visible, and a red drape hangs in the background. A photographer with a camera stands at the upper right. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. Visible evidence suggests the seated figure may be a person, though this is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-10-25A seated man in a rust-red turban, red-orange robe, gold-and-rudraksha necklaces and gold armbands rests his hand on the head of a kneeling man in white shirt and trousers with glasses. The seated man is on a red-and-gold throne and holds a gold-framed photograph of a similarly robed, turbaned figure. Behind them are brass oil lamps, a floor-standing fan, a tripod-mounted camera and a person in red-and-gold clothing. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's turban, saffron-red robe, layered rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces match the appearance cues for Swamiji, though the identification is uncertain from appearance alone. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing, and a red-and-gold-robed attendant stands at left.2016-07-09 +2 copiesOctober 25 20152015-10-25A 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 copiesA seated figure in a red-orange turban with gold ornaments on the headdress and a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, raises a hand in blessing over the head of a young boy in a white shirt who bows forward. A man in orange-saffron robes with a dark rudraksha mala and a golden garland stands at left, while a man in white stands behind the boy. A golden kalasha-like vessel and a large gold-framed throne back appear beside them, with a painted backdrop of figures behind. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment in a ceremonial setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red-orange turban with gold headpiece, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2014-05-11A photograph of a seated man in a maroon turban, bare-shouldered with gold armlets, bangles and a gold necklace over a brown beaded shawl, placing both hands on the head of an elderly bald man in white dress with an orange shawl who bows low in front of him. Behind them a standing attendant in maroon and white holds his hands together, a brass oil lamp stands on a stand, and a golden throne with a red cushion frames the scene against red drapery. A camera on a tripod is visible at the top. The seated man has long hair, a turban and ornate gold adornments, which is a compatible presentation for a person, shown here blessing a devotee in a ceremonial darshan setting. Three people are visible, plus a partly visible attendant.2016-07-10July 09 20162016-07-09