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A photograph of an indoor satsang-style gathering. A man in a pink sleeveless robe with a thick gold bead necklace and gold bangles stands at right, his right hand raised to touch the forehead of a man in a light blue shirt who holds a folded white paper in both hands. A man in a striped shirt on the left bends forward with palms pressed together. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and a man in yellow garment watch, and an orange-robed attendant stands at far right. Background shows a white-screen display, dark drapes and a decorated altar with floral arrangements.

A photograph of a blessing moment in an indoor hall with a colourful backdrop. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, an orange-red robe with gold border, layered rudraksha and gold necklaces, and rudraksha bracelets places his right hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt and glasses who bows with eyes closed. The blessing figure holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind them, a man in a pink shirt stands with hands folded, and others in white shirts watch. In the foreground at right, a bare-shouldered figure in orange cloth is partly visible.

A photograph of a blessing scene indoors. A man in a pink-salmon sleeveless wrap with a heavy gold necklace and gold bangles stands at right, placing his raised right hand on the head of a devotee who is bowed with hands joined in namaste. Several devotees in white shirts, a black shirt and a yellow t-shirt stand in a line with palms pressed together, eyes lowered. A bald man in orange clothes and glasses stands at far right. In the lower right foreground a metal tray holds offerings. The man in pink has long swept-back hair and ornate gold adornments, a combination that fits the a person cues, so this is a probable appearance-based match in an in-person blessing.

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A photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall. A man in a pink-saffron sannyasi-style cloth wears multiple long strands of gold-coloured beads and a gold bangle, and touches the forehead of a devotee with one raised hand. A rudraksha-style mala is visible on a nearby man. Several people stand in a line with palms pressed together, including a man in a white shirt, a man in a dark shirt and a bald man in orange robes at the right edge. Behind them a large banner shows a portrait of a bearded-free long-haired figure and partial printed text reading 'BHAGAVAD'.

A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at a temple-style hall. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a long gold-and-bead garland and gold armbands stands at center, holding a small white paper in one hand while placing the other palm on the head of a bowed man in a white shirt. Two people with folded hands stand to the left, and a shaved-headed priest in white robes with a white forehead mark stands behind on the right. Behind them is a gilded throne and a painted backdrop with a deity figure and ornate pillars. The central figure has long swept-back hair, a tilak on the forehead, rudraksha-style beads and a ceremonial gold necklace, which are cues consistent with the page's identification; the appearance is only a probable match for a person.

December 30 2011

October 11 2012

A photograph of a devotional blessing. A man in a pink saffron-toned robe with a heavy gold mala necklace and gold armband stands at right, his right hand pressed to the forehead of a young man in a yellow t-shirt with a lanyard and a gold bracelet, who stands with palms pressed together. The blessing giver holds a white paper slip and a tray. Behind them, men in orange and white ritual clothes, one bald with a red tilak, look on. A mango-like fruit is held by a figure at left. Appearance-based cues on the blessing giver include long swept-back hair and ornate gold mala, but identity is uncertain.

June 29 2013

March 05 2013

A photo of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a white forehead band with a red bindi, wearing multi-strand beaded necklaces, a gold pendant and beaded armlets. He raises his right hand in a blessing gesture, touching the head of an older man in white who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them a younger man, a boy and another older man in white stand near a decorated stage with orange and gold drapes, a red arched backdrop and flower garlands. Presence of a probable Swamiji is indicated by the orange robes, long hair, rudraksha-style beaded mala and ceremonial gold necklace, though his face is not used for identification. The setting suggests a blessing or darshan moment at an indoor programme.

November 29 2011