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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold armlet places both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in a yellow-and-white striped polo shirt, who bows with palms joined. A woman in a white sari and others in red and white attire watch from behind. Baskets of red apples and flowers sit beside the seated figure on a golden seat. The setting is an indoor hall with a pink wall.

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A photograph of a seated man in orange robes and rudraksha malas with a gold armlet placing both hands on the crown of a kneeling devotee's head, a blessing gesture. The devotee wears a cream and green striped shirt and has his hands pressed together. A basket of red apples sits at left. Behind them, women in white and orange sarees stand and watch in a room with pink walls. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure in orange with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas; he is blessing the devotee as a priest would.2011-02-26A seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold-toned bangles places both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white-and-green striped polo shirt, who has his palms pressed together in reverence. A basket of red apples and tinsel-wrapped items sits at left. Behind them, women in white and orange-red garments stand and sit, watching the blessing. The setting appears to be a satsang or darshan with devotees present. The robed figure has long dark hair and a vibhuti mark, matching the page's presentation cues, so this is a person.2011-02-26A man in an orange robe with rudraksha malas and a gold armlet sits on a raised seat, smiling, with both hands on the head of a seated man in a white-and-yellow striped shirt who bows with hands joined. A woman in a white sari and others in orange and white stand or sit behind. A basket of red fruit and a flower-decorated tray sit at left. a person: the orange-robed man with long hair and malas performs the blessing, consistent with a darshan.2011-02-26April 25 20122012-04-25A long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala sits on a red and black patterned seat, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a navy and white striped shirt with an ID badge. The devotee holds a folded white paper in one hand and has his palms pressed together in reverence. Behind them, seated people in white dhotis and rudraksha malas watch, and deep red curtains form the backdrop. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment during a satsang.2012-04-25April 25 20122012-04-25A smiling man with long swept-back black hair, white vibhuti marks on forehead, wearing an orange shawl over bare shoulders and multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, reaches forward to touch the forehead of a seated devotee in a dark grey-and-white striped jacket. Behind him is a golden kalasha-style oil lamp and a woven basket of red apples. A red and gold seat and a red banner with partial lettering form the backdrop.2011-02-26A seated man with long dark hair, an orange saffron garment and a rudraksha mala with a gold-toned necklace reaches forward with both hands to rest on the head of a kneeling man in a yellow and white striped polo shirt, whose hands are pressed together in front of him. The seated man has a white tilak on his forehead and an orange-brown mark on his upper arm; a basket of red apples sits in the foreground. Women in white and red clothing watch from behind on the right, and a smiling woman with glasses sits at the lower left. The scene reads as a blessing or darshan moment. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala as a distinctive cluster of cues; he is blessing a devotee.2011-02-26A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back dark hairstyle, a rudraksha mala and a gold armlet, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling older man with grey hair in a white shirt, whose hands are pressed together in greeting. Two women in white and a red-bordered shawl sit nearby. Fruit and a basket of offerings sit at lower left, and the room has pink walls.2011-02-26A seated man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair and rudraksha mala beads places both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a yellow-and-white striped polo shirt, who presses his palms together in respect. Baskets of red apples and sweets sit in the foreground. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a dark border stands, and other women are partly visible at the right edge against a pink wall. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan exchange.2011-02-26A photograph of a smiling man with long swept-back black hair, white vibhuti marks on his forehead and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders, multiple rudraksha malas and a bead bracelet. He sits on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate gold chair and reaches out to place his palm on the head of a seated man in a grey and black striped jacket. A gold oil lamp stands behind them, a basket of fruit sits nearby, and a dark blue curtain and red banner form the backdrop. The scene appears to be a darshan blessing.2011-02-26A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red upholstered throne-like seat, smiling as he touches the forehead of a seated man in a black-and-white striped jacket. White ash marks and a red bindi adorn his forehead, and a rudraksha bracelet is on his wrist. Beside them stands a large ornate gold oil lamp and a basket of apples on a gold tray, with a dark blue drape and a red banner behind. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and ceremonial setting fit the page's Swamiji context, so he is labelled probable.2011-02-26