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A photograph of two men in close conversation in front of a golden deity murti and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The man on the right wears an orange ochre garment, a long gold-bead necklace with rudraksha-style beads, and has his dark hair swept back into a bun; he extends his hands toward the man on the left. The man on the left wears a red t-shirt and a dark beaded mala, with a short beard. Red velvet cushions and a golden structure sit at the right edge.

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A man in a grey long-sleeved top, with a dark lanyard, stands at left with both hands raised in front of him, facing a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long gold bead necklace. The seated figure has swept-back hair in a bun, smiles, and extends one hand toward the standing man, sitting on a red velvet throne-style seat. Behind them is a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, a golden backdrop and a red cloth-draped platform. a person cues visible: swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold bead necklace, seated on a throne.2011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala and a hair bun placing his right palm on the crown of another man's head. The recipient, wearing a pink collared shirt and a rudraksha mala, has both palms raised in front of him. Blurred golden deity murti and floral garlands fill the background. The orange-robed figure shows distinctive saffron clothing and rudraksha cues, so this is a person appearance, shown in person giving a blessing.2011-12-01March 11 20142014-03-11November 11 20112011-11-11July 15 20132013-07-15A seated man in an orange and gold silk shawl with a red-and-gold border and a long rudraksha mala around his neck places his hands on the forehead of a man in a white shirt, blessing him with a touch. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and eyes closed, and is smiling. Behind him is a brass oil lamp and a decorated wall with a painted image of a goddess in red and orange. A partially visible bald man in white stands at the left edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, orange silk and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is a probable match.2011-11-29A seated man with long dark hair tied back, wearing an orange-and-gold draped garment, a gold-bead necklace and a layered mala with golden bell-like beads, raises his right arm to touch the forehead of a younger man with short hair who wears a maroon t-shirt and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind them a golden ornate throne back and a red cushioned seat are visible. The seated man is a person based on the long hair, orange draping and ornate gold-and-bead adornments, shown giving blessing to a devotee, the setting resembling a satsang blessing.2014-01-11A seated man in a rust-orange and gold-bordered saffron garment, wearing a long gold-bead and rudraksha-style necklace of gold bells, smiles as he places his right palm on the forehead of a younger man in a maroon t-shirt and a rudraksha mala, who holds his own hand raised beside his head. A gold ornate chair with red upholstery sits behind the seated man, and a warm wooden-paneled room with a lamp forms the setting. The scene suggests a blessing or energy transmission. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the chair, with long hair in a low bun, a gold-bell necklace and saffron-gold drapery.2014-01-11A smiling man in an orange saffron shawl and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop, with a red bindi on his forehead. He reaches forward to touch the head of a second man in a white shirt, who is seen from behind with his hand raised. Yellow marigold garlands and red fabric draped behind them. The seated man is identified only by appearance: a person, seated and blessing a devotee.2011-12-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a smiling man in an orange saffron dhoti-style wrap with a thick gold ceremonial necklace of bead-like pendants, his hair swept back into a bun and a red bindi on his forehead, placing both palms on the forehead of a shorter man in a white t-shirt. The recipient has his eyes closed and hands raised toward the blessing figure. Behind them are golden deity statues decorated with marigold garlands in orange and yellow, and a red cushion on the right. The orange-clad figure's appearance and attire are consistent with the described cues, but the page does not state he is present, so identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a blessing giver.2011-12-17A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron garment with a gold border, wearing a long rudraksha mala, a red bindi on his forehead, and smiling broadly. He sits on a red cushioned seat while a second man in white kurta, with long dark hair, leans in and raises his hands toward him in a blessing-like gesture. Behind them stand golden decorations, red and yellow flower garlands, and a gold-toned shrine backdrop. The seated man shows distinctive adornments with saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, a person candidate.2011-11-30