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A seated man in saffron-red robes with a rust-coloured shawl and a long beaded necklace of rudraksha-style malas places his right palm on the forehead of a short-haired man in a light grey hooded sweatshirt. The robed figure has long dark hair swept back and a yellow tilak on his brow, and sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an orange cushion. The recipient's eyes are closed as the blessing is given. A red wall with a gold emblem and a wooden panel form the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated robed man shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a shawl and a rudraksha-style mala necklace, seated on a throne during a blessing.

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A photograph of two men in close physical contact indoors. The man on the left sits on a red cushion, bare-chested with a rust-red and gold shawl wrapped over his shoulder and a rudraksha-style cord at his waist, with long hair tied back and a yellow mark on his forehead; he presses both palms to the head of the man on the right. The man on the right is bald, wearing a white shirt and a beaded mala, bowing forward with eyes closed. A gold statue edge and red panel appear at the left edge.2014-01-13A photograph of a shaved-headed man in an orange-red dhoti-style wrap with bare shoulders, wearing layered gold chains and a rudraksha mala, and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, placing his palm on the forehead of a man in a white collared shirt with a dark mala around his neck. Both have palms raised and the recipient's hands are pressed together. Behind them is a gold-coloured ornate object and a beige wall, and a partially visible person appears at the right edge. The seated figure with the bare-shouldered orange wrap and gold ornaments is a person presence; the act is a blessing or initiation touch.2013-12-03Indoor photo of a seated guru in a saffron-orange robe with a beaded mala-style necklace and yellow tilak on his forehead, reaching to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt who is closing his eyes and tilting his head up. The guru sits on a red-upholstered throne with a gilded carved back, and a red and beige decorated backdrop frames the room. The guru's appearance matches the a person cues of ornate saffron clothing, a beaded necklace and a throne, so he is labelled a person in this depiction of a blessing given during satsang-style darshan.2014-01-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace, his hair swept back into a bun and yellow paste marking his forehead, places his right hand on the forehead of a younger man in a white long-sleeved shirt who sits leaning forward with eyes closed. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate gold carved throne back, with red and cream drapery behind. Visible and is omitted from the text list2014-01-14December 12 20132013-12-12A seated man in an orange-red robe with a gold border and a rudraksha mala necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a bald man in a white kurta, who stands with palms pressed together and eyes closed. The seated man wears a white tilak mark on his forehead and has long swept-back dark hair. Behind them a gold deity murti is visible, and a projector screen shows a golden image. The setting is an indoor satsang-style gathering with red curtains and a wall sconce. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala necklaces, while the standing devotee receives his blessing.2014-01-03January 11 20142014-01-11A photograph of a seated man in saffron and gold ochre robes with long dark hair tied back, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style beaded necklace with gold ornaments, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee. The devotee, a man with a moustache wearing a white kurta and an orange-red shawl with printed text, bows with palms pressed together. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned chair in a warm, wood-panelled interior. a person: the seated man's long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha-style beads match the presentation cues.2014-01-11A photograph of a man with swept-back dark hair, white tripundra marks and a red bindi, wearing a red and gold striped shawl and a heavy gold bead necklace, reaching both hands to the head of an older grey-haired man in a white shirt who bows forward. The setting shows a blurred backdrop with a large painted image and a red-cushioned seat at left.2011-11-06A photograph of a darshan moment. A man with long swept-back hair, a small red tilak on his forehead, a gold necklace of large ornaments and a red-orange shawl sits on a red cushioned seat and reaches out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red-orange cloth wrap. The recipient raises both hands in a gesture of reverence and wears a rudraksha bracelet. Behind them stands a polished silver trishul with a red bead, and a green palm plant and gold ornaments fill the background. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure with the long hair, gold necklace and orange-red shawl, giving blessing to the devotee.2014-08-01A seated figure in an orange-brown and gold garment with a gold bead necklace and a rudraksha-style mala holds a small multicoloured ball while reaching out to touch the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and white tilak markings. Behind them a woman in white is partly visible at the right edge, and the setting is an indoor hall with wooden panels. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with the long swept-back hair, gold-trimmed saffron clothing and ornate necklaces, giving a blessing in a darshan-style setting.2015-01-14A seated figure in an orange and gold saffron-toned robe with a gold-and-beaded necklace and a dark braid rests a hand on the forehead of a bald man kneeling in front of him, who is wearing a light blue shirt, a blue cord with rudraksha beads, and has his palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned chair beside a gold ornate carved panel, in a warm wood-paneled room. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back dark hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing, shown in a blessing gesture of forehead touch with a devotee.2014-01-11