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A photograph of a saffron-robed swami with hair in a bun and a rudraksha mala placing his right palm on the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta with embroidered neckline. The man holds his hands together in a namaskar-like gesture. A ceremonial sheet or paper is held in the swami's left hand. The setting is an indoor hall with a green leaf-patterned backdrop, a dark curtain, a potted palm, and a small window with another person visible behind. a person cues: saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, and hair in a bun. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a red bindi on his forehead places his hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. The seated man, wearing saffron with ornate red cushioned chair behind him, appears to be a person based on the saffron robe and multiple rudraksha malas, indicating a blessing or diksha gesture. The man in white stands before him with palms joined near the seated man's hand. A green and blue leaf-patterned backdrop and a gold-edged chair frame the scene at an event.

A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a bare shoulder and a rudraksha mala with silver beads presses his right hand on the crown of an older man's head. The older man, grey-haired and wearing a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets, has his eyes closed and both palms raised in front of him. Behind them a bald man in white dhoti and shawl bows his head, and white curtains and a cream wall form the background.

A photograph of a ceremonial blessing against a red draped backdrop. A person in a rust-orange draped garment with gold-toned jewelry and an upswept hair bun places a hand on the forehead of a man with hands pressed in anjali. The man wears a white shirt with an orange-and-white shawl and a silver-toned chain, and is kneeling. The blessing giver holds a folded card in the other hand. Other seated attendees and a figure in orange are visible in the background.

A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless garment with a gold-and-red sash and rudraksha malas on the wrist and neck sits on a red cushion, pressing one palm to the forehead of a man in a striped short-sleeved shirt with a purple lanyard, who stands with eyes closed while the figure holds a folded white paper in the other hand. A bald, bare-chested man sits behind them in the background, and a white-clad figure stands further back. The setting appears to be a hall with a dark backdrop.

A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala, with long dark hair pulled back, pressing a hand to the forehead of a man in a white patterned shirt who wears an orange cord and a rudraksha mala. The man holds one hand raised with palm open and has white vibhuti on his forehead. The figure holds a folded paper in the other hand, and an orange shawl drapes the shoulders. Behind them standing people wear white shirts and lanyards in a bright room with a window and a fan. a person appearance cues are long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, identified as the person giving blessing.

A photograph of a seated man in rust-orange robes with a bare shoulder and a rudraksha mala at his waist and wrists, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and hair in a topknot, pressing his palm to the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with a red shawl. The devotee has his hands raised in a respectful gesture. Behind them is a red-cushioned seat and a gold-coloured throne, with a blurred deity murti and a white wall with an air-conditioning unit. This appears to be a blessing or guidance moment during a session. a person is labelled as present per the page, with probable appearance cues of a topknot, rudraksha malas and saffron-coloured robes.

A photograph of an indoor ritual exchange. In the foreground, a long-haired person in a rust-red robe with a thick orange-beaded necklace reaches with one hand to touch the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white kurta who wears an orange-beaded mala and a dark bracelet and holds his palms together in a respectful gesture; the second person holds a folded paper or small slip. Behind them a man in white stands near a doorway, a potted palm sits at left, and a wall-mounted air cooler is visible at right. The long-haired figure's appearance (long dark hair, rust robe and orange beads) is a distinctive presentation cue, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in person, blessing a devotee in a satsang or darshan setting.

A seated figure with long dark hair tied in a bun, wearing a saffron-orange garment and multiple rudraksha mala strands, places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white-and-purple checked shirt with an orange-red shawl. The man stands with eyes lowered, receiving the blessing. In the background, a woman in white with a beaded mala watches and smiles, and other attendees stand near a warm, softly lit hall with a gold-draped object at the left edge. The scene resembles a blessing during a satsang or darshan.

A seated man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange cloth and a long orange-beaded mala around his neck, and extends his right arm to press his palm onto the forehead of an older bald man in a white kurta with an orange shawl. The older man stands bent forward with palms pressed together in reverent greeting. A potted plant and a wall mirror reflecting another orange-clad figure are visible in an indoor room. a person: the seated man's long hair, orange-saffron cloth and beaded mala fit the presentation of the a person, and the page states he was present.