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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with long swept-back dark hair and multiple rudraksha mala strands, reaching out to touch the forehead of a woman with short silver-white hair who wears a white sari with a gold border, several rudraksha and bead malas, a gold bangle and a ring, her palms pressed together in respect. Behind them stands a man in white dhoti with a gold ceremonial necklace and a pendant, and another man partly visible, with a wooden tray of flowers and offerings on a red cushioned seat. A gilded ornate chair back is at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange with long hair, rudraksha malas and a saffron robe is presented as the central figure receiving honour.

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Photograph of a saffron-clad man with long curly dark hair, white and red tilak on his forehead, a red bindi, and layered beaded rudraksha-style malas with a gold pendant, standing in a row of saffron-robed attendants. He extends his arm toward a woman with short light hair who stands with palms pressed together in namaste, while other devotees in saffron and pink saris join their hands. a person (long swept hair, saffron robes and ornate beaded malas with pendant) is shown in person, at the centre-right of the frame. Attendants in orange robes and silver armbands stand behind him, and a woman in a teal top bows at the left edge. The setting is a plain pale wall.2012-09-14October 11 20162016-10-11February 10 20162016-02-10 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a long-haired man in an orange and gold garment and a gold ornate necklace, wearing rudraksha bracelets and a red forehead mark, raising his right hand in blessing over the head of an older man with short grey hair in a white T-shirt with black stripes. Other people in white and light clothing stand behind them, and orange and maroon hangings decorate the hall.2012-04-14A photograph of a blonde woman in a cream embroidered outfit with gold trim, palms pressed together in anjali, smiling warmly at a man kneeling on the right. The man wears an orange saffron garment, a large green and red flower garland, and white vibhuti on his forehead, and holds an open book or booklet while another person nearby offers an object. Behind them, several people in white and yellow ritual clothes wear marigold garlands, and a golden ceremonial stand and a tray of fruit sit in the foreground. The man has long swept-back dark hair and distinctive saffron robes with a golden ornament, matching a person cues, shown here as the presiding figure receiving the visitor.2010-09-18A photograph of a shirtless, bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling woman with her hair in a bun. Behind him stands a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha malas and a white forehead band, and to the left a man photographs the scene with a camera. Several men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls with rudraksha malas stand in the background beside gold-coloured pillars and a maroon curtain. The man in saffron appears to be the a person candidate, identifiable only by appearance cues such as long dark hair and saffron clothing; the setting suggests a blessing or initiation moment at an ashram gathering.2017-10-12A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling and placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The man stands with palms joined in respect and bowed slightly. To the left, a woman in a cream sari with a brown mala and gold bangles stands with hands clasped, smiling. A small framed picture rests on a wooden table beside the throne. Behind them a backdrop shows a forest scene with temple carvings, and several people in white clothes stand in the background. Probable Swamiji (seated figure on the throne) blessing a devotee, identified by long swept-back hair, orange saffron robe, gold necklace and throne.2010-09-11A photograph of a woman with long blonde hair in a cream embroidered dress, palms pressed together in namaste, bowing toward a seated figure on a golden throne with a red cushion. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, a long fresh garland of red and yellow flowers, and white tripundra ash on the forehead, and holds a sweet or offering on a plate. A tray of apples sits on a table beside him. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold and rudraksha necklaces stand, and a woman in a yellow patterned sari is at the left edge. A gold-embroidered backdrop and gold draped panels frame the stage.2010-09-18A photo of a seated man in orange-saffron robes with a multi-strand rudraksha mala and gold bead necklace, his right hand raised to the forehead of a blonde woman in a white shirt who holds her palms together in front of her face. Behind them a seated woman in white wears a dark rudraksha mala, and a man in white with a red-orange shawl and a lanyard stands in the background near a drum and brass pillar. The setting is a warm-lit hall with a red curtain.2015-05-09A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in front of a red draped backdrop. A man with swept-back dark hair, hoop earrings, a long rudraksha mala and an orange saffron shawl sits on a dark cushioned seat, smiling, with his right hand resting on the forehead of a young woman in a white top and a dark rudraksha-style mala. She raises her hand to her cheek and looks up at him. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and white clothing include a bald man with white tilak marks on his forehead and a man in a white shirt. A small glimpse of a red and gold offering tray appears at the lower right. The seated figure with the saffron shawl and mala matches the page's a person appearance cues, so this is a person conferring blessing in a satsang setting.2012-07-07February 10 20162016-02-10 +1 copiesJuly 07 20122012-07-07