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A photograph of two men in close, smiling contact, with one man's hand placed on the other's forehead in a blessing gesture. The man on the right has long dark hair swept back, wears a red bindi, a white flower garland and an orange sleeveless top, and is the one giving the blessing. The man on the left has short cropped hair and a stubble beard, and wears a lavender-purple shawl over his shoulders, with his eyes closed and face tilted down. Behind them, a navy curtain, orange drape and floral decorations with yellow and purple marigolds frame the scene, with a person in yellow robes visible further back.

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A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a white jasmine garland and a red bindi, smiling as he places his hand on the head of a devotee in a white shirt who bends forward. Ornate gold-toned carved decor and red flowers appear behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and ceremonial gold ornaments, and is blessing the devotee with a head touch. A third person in pale pink clothing stands at the right edge.2010-02-07A photograph of a man with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a heavy gold bead necklace, smiling broadly while placing his right hand on the head of a shaven-headed young man in a white dhoti with maroon borders and a matching gold bead necklace. The young man bows his head forward. Behind them stands a large gilded deity murti or ornate golden backdrop, with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flowers at the right edge. A small decorative stand and an orange background complete the scene.2010-10-17July 03 20122012-07-03A photograph of a seated man in a long-sleeved white shirt and dark-rimmed glasses bowing his head forward while another man places his right palm on the first man's forehead in blessing. The blessing man wears a bare-chested orange saffron wrap, a red kumkum dot on his forehead, a long dark swept-back hairstyle, and a heavy gold bead necklace. The bowing man has a yellow cloth draped over his shoulder. Behind them are golden ornamental carvings, a large framed portrait, a golden staff, and garlands of yellow marigolds and pink and purple flowers.2010-10-17A photograph of a seated man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, bald-headed, smiling as another man places his right hand on his forehead in a blessing gesture. The second man wears an orange wrap, a long multi-strand necklace of gold beads, and has long swept-back dark hair with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind them is an ornate gold and yellow altar with yellow and red flower garlands and a green foliage arrangement. The scene is a blessing at an outdoor-style satsang stage with a microphone stand visible at right.2010-10-17A seated figure with long dark hair in a bun, bare-shouldered and wearing a red cloth, with a yellow and orange marigold garland, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a striped dark shirt and orange shawl who bows with eyes closed. Behind them a silver staff stands beside a large gold-coloured animal figure. In the background a woman in a white outfit with an orange shawl stands with hands folded, and another woman smiles. The setting is an indoor hall with wooden panels and a framed picture on the wall. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, ornate gold-toned adornments and a red cloth, consistent with the page's attribution of a person at this satsang.2014-05-14A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala and white vibhuti marks on his forehead smiles while placing his right hand on the shaved head of a bald devotee in a lavender-purple shirt with a patterned gold-bordered shawl. He sits on a gold-carved throne with red upholstery in front of a white backdrop with pink lotus motifs. A red table holds ritual items and a water bottle. Beaded curtains hang in the background. Two people are visible.2011-10-02A photograph of an indoor gathering in dim, warm light. A person with long dark swept-back hair and an orange sleeveless top smiles while placing both hands on the head of a man with short hair who is bowing forward. The man wears a white loose shirt. Behind them, seated people in yellow and white clothing watch, and a plastic bottle sits at the lower edge.2010-02-04Photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron garment with a white jasmine garland and gold ceremonial beaded necklace, a red tilak on his forehead, long dark swept-back hair, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a bowing devotee in the foreground. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with red roses and white flower garlands. Probable Swamiji (probable) shown in person, with appearance cues of long hair, orange clothing, gold necklace and garland; the devotee in the foreground is a second person receiving blessing.2010-02-07A photograph of two men in a warm, pale-walled room. A man with short grey hair and a white kurta, wearing a rudraksha mala, closes his eyes while another man places his palm on his forehead in a blessing gesture. The blessing man has long dark hair tied back, a red bindi, and a saffron-orange shawl with a gold border, and he smiles warmly. A brass lamp stand is visible at the right edge, with other people in white clothing softly blurred in the background.2011-09-03 +1 copiesIndoor satsang scene. A long-haired figure wearing an orange-brown draped robe and a red and white beaded mala with gold ornaments sits on a dark maroon cushioned seat, extending a hand to press the forehead of a smiling man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard who has his palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing and a woman in a white sari listen. A wall-mounted air conditioning unit and standing fan are visible at left.2013-05-28November 29 20112011-11-29