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A photo from a satsang where a seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, and an orange-saffron shawl places his palm on the forehead of a man in a brown t-shirt, who raises his other hand in return. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and another in white with a gold-edged shawl watch, and a woman in an orange sari stands near the back. A towel lies on the seat beside the seated figure, and floral garlands hang at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, rudraksha mala and saffron shawl are the qualifying cues.

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A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial beads, places his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt with blue sleeve trim, whose eyes are closed and head is tilted back while the first figure's other hand supports his neck. Behind them, a garlanded deity murti with red and white flower garlands and gold decorations is visible, and a bald man in a white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha mala looks on at right. A visible appearance-based candidate for Swamiji wears distinctive saffron wrap, long hair and rudraksha malas during a blessing; this is a probable Swamiji in person, giving a blessing to a devotee.2013-07-03A seated figure in an orange-brown saffron wrap with a gold-edged border and a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders and in the hair blesses a man in a white t-shirt with a red lanyard, placing a palm on his forehead while he stands with eyes closed and hands pressed together. Behind them, an older man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold border and rudraksha beads sits watching, and several people in white stand in the background near a window. Garlands of flowers and colourful decorations appear at the left edge. The seated figure has long hair and distinctive orange-saffron clothing with rudraksha adornments, a visible cue for the a person candidate in this blessing scene, though the appearance is only partially clear.2013-07-03July 14 20132013-07-14A long-haired figure in a rust-brown shawl and a red-and-yellow beaded necklace sits on a maroon cushioned seat, reaching forward to place one palm on the forehead of a short-haired man in a white shirt with a green collar. The recipient has his hands raised in a respectful gesture. Behind them, a white-clad man sits near the seat, and several people stand in a room with a window, an air conditioner unit and a maroon curtain. A folded orange towel rests on the seat.2013-05-12A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron shawl and a long rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold necklace, extends a palm toward the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with a red thread and rudraksha mala, who holds his palms together in receptive gesture. A seated devotee with white vibhuti marks on the forehead and a bare upper body sits behind, with a red cushioned seat and a colourful festoon decoration with yellow and red garlands in the background. a person in an in-person blessing of a devotee.2013-07-13A seated figure in orange and gold-trimmed robes, with long dark hair and a strand of rudraksha beads with gold accents, places a palm on the forehead of a young man in a maroon kurta with a visitor badge. The young man holds his hands out in a gesture of receiving. Behind them, a man with a white shirt, grey hair and moustache presses his palms together in prayer, and a woman in an orange sari with a gold border stands in the background. The setting is a white-walled hall with a red carpet and a maroon cushion in the foreground.2013-07-03A long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and multiple rudraksha malas places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white polo shirt with blue collar stripes, who tilts his head back with eyes closed while his palms are raised in front of his chest. Behind them, a man in white with a rudraksha mala watches, another man in white stands at right, and a woman in a white sari with red border stands in the background near red drapes and a standing fan. The setting is an indoor ashram hall with red fabric and floral decor. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label): the long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and layered rudraksha malas fit the presentation, and he is conferring a blessing on the devotee.2013-07-06Photo of a satsang moment in which a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl over the shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala with large beads, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in white kurta, who holds his palms together in namaskar. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with a red-and-gold-trimmed shawl and a rudraksha mala watches, and a bearded man in a white shirt stands at the right edge. Women in white saris and a red curtain are visible in the background, along with a white pedestal fan. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in orange saffron with rudraksha mala cues matches the page's claim of his presence, so he is identified as in person with the blessing gesture; appearance cues are used only as a candidate label.2013-07-06March 17 20132013-03-17July 14 20132013-07-14July 17 20132013-07-17July 17 20132013-07-17