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A seated man in long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala beads and a gold bangle, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushions and gently places both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A golden multi-tiered oil lamp stands to the right, with a basket of offerings beside the throne. A red and white banner partly visible behind. At the far right a woman in white with glasses watches. a person in orange robes and mala beads giving blessing; a devotee kneels for blessing.

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A photograph of an indoor satsang event. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl and dhoti, a rudraksha mala and a gold armlet, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushions, smiling and gesturing toward a man in white kurta bending forward before him. A brass lamp stands beside the throne, a basket of fruit sits on the stage at left, and a red banner behind reads Program. Two people in orange-trimmed clothing sit at the bottom edge and a woman in white sari sits at right. a person: the seated man wears long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace on a throne.2011-02-26A seated long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, reaching forward to place both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and white trousers. A red banner with large letters behind the throne reads 'Program'. A brass multi-tier oil lamp stands at right against dark blue drapes, and a woven basket with a gold bowl sits near the throne. The orange-robed figure has long swept-back hair and appears to be the probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with the act of blessing a devotee seated on a throne. The devotee's face is turned away, and he is bowed forward with his head lowered toward the seated figure.2011-02-26A 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 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.2011-02-26A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold bangle sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, reaching out to touch the head of a standing devotee in a white kurta with a dark bead necklace. Behind them is a red-lettered banner partially reading 'rogram'. A woman in glasses and white sits at the lower right, and a brass oil lamp and a basket of fruit are visible. The seated figure's appearance (ceremonial gold jewellery, rudraksha mala, saffron robes, throne) qualifies as a person candidate receiving a devotee in blessing.2011-02-26A seated guru in saffron-orange robes with a bare shoulder sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest, eyes closed, wearing a red tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace. He rests both hands on the crown of the head of a person kneeling in front, whose dark hair and orange clothing are visible. A deep red cushion rests beside the throne and a red backdrop stands behind. The scene suggests a blessing or shaktipat-style darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, saffron clothing and an ornate gold throne, and is the central figure of the blessing.2011-02-26A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold border, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold ceremonial necklace, a beaded bracelet and a red bindi. He rests both hands on the head of a person seen from behind with dark hair in a bun, who wears white clothing and sits in front of him, a blessing gesture. Red backdrop behind. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and multiple rudraksha malas, on a throne, placing hands on a devotee's head.2011-02-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a man with long, swept-back black hair, white vertical forehead markings and a red bindi, wearing an orange shawl with a gold border and multiple rudraksha malas. He sits in front of an ornate gold and red throne and gently places his right hand on the crown of another man's head, who is seen from behind with short black hair. In the foreground a raised hand is partly visible. Behind them are a red-and-white backdrop and fruit on a tray at the right. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the blessing gesture, with his long hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha malas as cues, while the seated devotee receives blessing on his head.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 smiling man with long dark hair, white sacred markings on his forehead and a red bindi, wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulder and rudraksha malas with gold bracelets. He reaches out to touch the forehead of a seated devotee in a dark jacket with white stripes, who is leaning forward. Behind them a gold oil lamp stands on a pedestal, a basket of fruit sits at the lower right, and a red cushioned seat and gold-patterned backrest frame the scene against a dark curtain and a red banner. The man with long hair shows the appearance cues of the a person candidate, but the identification is uncertain, so the role is given as a man giving blessing to a devotee.2011-02-26Photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with white and purple flowers, in front of a dark blue draped backdrop and a microphone stand. He wears a white shawl-like wrap over bare shoulders, a gold beaded necklace, and a red tilak on his forehead, with long hair swept back. He rests one hand on the head of a kneeling person in an orange-saffron garment. Gold lion-shaped armrests flank the throne.2008-05-19A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl and rudraksha malas, with a white-painted forehead and a red bindi, seated near an ornate gold throne-back with red upholstery. He extends his right hand to rest on the head of a seated person in a grey top, whose head is seen from behind. A red banner with partial lettering stands in the background. He is a probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and layered rudraksha malas are visible. Two people are visible, the second partly cut off at the frame edge.2011-02-26