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December 02 20092009-12-02A photograph of an energy darshan moment in an ashram hall. A bare-chested man with long, swept-back dark hair, a full dark beard, and a white flower garland with pink blossoms stands at right and places his right hand on the forehead of a seated young man in a white kurta with a saffron-and-orange shawl. The seated man has his palms raised in front of him. Behind them stands a golden deity murti or ornate golden figure, and several robed attendants in white and saffron clothing, one wearing a rudraksha mala, watch from the background. a person is the bare-chested figure with long hair, garland and distinctive ornaments, performing the blessing on the devotee. Other visible people are standing attendants and the seated devotee.2017-05-06A seated man in an orange-saffron garment with a white jasmine garland and a red-and-white flower garland places his right hand on the crown of a shorter man's head while his left hand rests on the chest of a man in a white kurta. The garland-wearer has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and gold ornaments, and sits before a red-cushioned gold throne-like seat decorated with flowers. The man in white, with short dark hair, bows forward receiving the blessing. A partly visible person in white stands at the right edge, and a yellow curtain forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is present in appearance, given his long hair, saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace and throne, and the page identifies Swamiji at this event. The scene shows a blessing or pada pooja-style ritual on a dais.2010-02-07February 07 20102010-02-07A photograph of a man in an orange saffron shawl and a red-and-gold tilak mark on his forehead, wearing thick gold ceremonial beads and a gold-coloured necklace, with his hair swept back, placing his right hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt. The blessing takes place in front of blurred garlanded deity murti and marigold decorations. Two physical people are visible.2011-12-17July 22 20122012-07-22A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a red and pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a standing young man in a white kurta with a dark bead mala. The seated figure wears a rudraksha-style necklace of pale beads, and the standing man, with palms partly raised, appears to be receiving blessing. Behind them hang green and pink drapes and a red-curtained wall with a gold carved decorative frame.2010-01-02 +2 copiesApril 25 20172017-04-25A photograph of a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi, and gold necklaces, placing both hands on the crown of a man's head as a blessing. The recipient wears a white collared shirt, gold bracelet and raises his palms in devotion. Behind them stands an ornate carved stone wall with a gold kalasha-style oil lamp and a golden peacock-topped lamp stand, with a red floral garland at left.2011-09-18A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl and a red bindi, sits on an orange cushioned throne in front of a golden shrine adorned with marigold and red garlands. He holds a small pink slip of paper and reaches out to touch the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who kneels or bends toward him with his hands together. Behind them stand a white and orange seated statue, brass lamps, a deity murti, and a golden gate with a grille. The long hair, saffron shawl and ornate throne match the Swamiji cues, so this is a probable in-person appearance-based identification, with the printed page noting the event.2010-07-08May 07 20142014-05-07January 17 20082008-01-17