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A photograph of an outdoor blessing at dusk with palm trees behind. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-striped cushions wears an orange-red turban, a saffron-orange shawl, a long red and blue garland and gold chains. He extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a young boy in a white sash and white dhoti, who has a white cloth tied over his eyes and wears a red garland and rudraksha bracelets. A gold canopy with a red and yellow fringe shades the scene. Other people stand in the background, and a red and white cloth covers the boy's shoulder.

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August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Outdoor evening scene at dusk with dark trees behind. A figure in an orange-red turban and orange-and-gold saffron shawl, wearing a red and turquoise flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, sits on a red throne with a gold-carved back and raises a hand over the head of a young person whose eyes are covered with a white blindfold. The blindfolded person wears white and gold-bordered dhoti clothing, a red thread, and bangles. Behind them stand other figures in orange-brown robes, one holding a microphone, and a seated man in a brown garment with rudraksha beads and a kumkum mark. A gold deity murti or ornament sits on the cushion beside the throne. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: orange turban, saffron shawl, red garland, ornate gold-carved throne) giving a blessing as the seated presiding figure.2015-08-09A seated man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange shawl over a bare chest waves with his right hand while smiling; he wears layered coral-red and blue beaded garlands and a rudraksha mala. In front of him stands a young woman in an orange-and-gold blouse with a white blindfold tied over her eyes and red thread at her neck. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari with a dark mala watches, and gold-ornamented red velvet cushions and a gold ceremonial chair frame the scene under a dusky sky with palm trees.2015-08-09A seated man in a pinkish-maroon robe wears a large red flower garland, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala, a red bindi and gold armlets. He sits on a gold-carved throne with leopard-print cushions, placing his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white dhoti with a bare upper body. Behind them hang red drapes beside a trident and greenery. A faint copyright line appears in the lower corner. a person: long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas with ceremonial gold necklaces on a throne, blessing a devotee.2016-04-04August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with red striped cushions. He wears a long red and turquoise beaded garland, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and places his right hand on the head of a young boy. The boy wears a white dhoti with gold borders and a white headband, his hands joined in reverence. A standing attendant in orange cloth stands at left and a man in red with a bowl sits beside the throne. Under a canopy in an outdoor setting with palm trees. a person: the seated man in turban, garland and saffron cloth fits the presentation cues, seen blessing a child.2015-08-09June 21 20172017-06-21Night-time photo of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange saffron wrap with gold edging, and layered red coral and teal bead necklaces with gold ornaments, extending a hand to bless the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white dhoti and white shirt with a gold-bordered white cloth wrapped over the head, and is held by an attendant in white. Behind them stands a bald man with white forehead markings, rudraksha beads and a rust-coloured shawl, with more white-clad attendants in the background. A gold throne and red velvet cushion occupy the right edge, with a golden deity murti near the centre.2015-08-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange-saffron cloth and a long red and turquoise beaded garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, raising his right hand in blessing. Before him a young boy in white dhoti with gold border and white headband kneels with palms joined, head bowed. Standing nearby, a person in orange robes and rudraksha mala watches, and a bronze bowl sits on the red cushion. Palm trees and an open canopy form the outdoor backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, saffron clothing, a beaded garland and ornate gold ornaments, the cues supporting that label.2015-08-09A seated man in a maroon turban with a green feather and gold ornaments, wearing a maroon shawl, gold multi-strand necklaces and gold bangles, raises his right hand to bless the head of a bowed devotee. The devotee wears a white head cloth and is bare-chested. A second man stands behind him with a white tilak on his forehead and white cloth. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved backrest. a person (seated, distinctive turban, gold ornaments and saffron-maroon garb) giving blessing to a devotee in what appears to be an initiation or blessing moment.2017-09-05July 05 20172017-07-05 +2 copies