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A photograph of a seated figure in red-orange robes and a red and white flower garland, with a yellow sandalwood or turmeric mark on the forehead, placing one hand on the head of a standing man in a white shirt with a red shawl and a rudraksha-style mala. The seated figure has a long dark hair and a peacock-feather fan at left, and a silver trident stands beside them. Golden deity murtis or ornaments are visible at left and centre, and gold pillars frame the background. Several people in white and red clothing stand behind. The standing man wears a name badge reading Abhishekam. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure (long swept-back hair, red-orange robes, floral garland, forehead mark) are consistent with a probable Swamiji presence, so the seated figure is described with that label.

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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A seated figure with long swept-back hair, a yellow-and-red forehead mark, a red and white flower garland and a red-and-brown cloth at the waist lifts one arm and presses his palm to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl, whose hands are raised in a respectful gesture. Behind them stand a silver trident, golden kalasha-style vessels and a peacock-feather fan. Another attendee in white stands at the right edge.2014-05-04May 04 20142014-05-04May 03 20142014-05-03May 13 20142014-05-13A seated figure with swept-back dark hair, wearing a pink and white flower garland and an orange-red cloth, places his hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The recipient stands with eyes closed and palm raised. A tall silver trident rises beside them, and a gold ceremonial object and a peacock-feather fan sit in the foreground. A small white paper slip is held in the seated figure's other hand. The setting is an indoor hall with a framed painting behind. A candidate in the seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person claim, showing long swept-back hair, a flower garland and orange-red cloth, so this is a person performing a blessing in person, while the standing young man in white and orange receives it. Another person in a yellow dhoti is partly visible at the right.2014-05-10A photograph of a ritual scene in which a bare-chested man in a red-orange dhoti-style wrap, a red and gold headband, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and gold face markings sits on a low seat, holding a long silver trident-staff and reaching forward with a raised hand to touch the head of a man in a white shirt and red shawl. The man in white stands with his hands pressed together above his head, receiving the blessing. Beside them, a gold lion-face figure and a red cushioned seat are visible, with a framed patterned wall hanging behind. Other people in orange and white stand at the edges.2014-05-05A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, a yellow-ochre tilak on his forehead, a red and white flower garland and a peacock-feather fan at his side reaches forward to press his palm on the crown of an older man's head. The older man, with grey hair, wears a white collared shirt and an orange-red shawl with printed text, and raises one arm. A silver trident stands upright between them. Gold kalasha pots and a golden ornament sit in the background, with two women in white and red shawls behind. The blessing appears to be a darshan-style gesture of grace. a person is the man with long hair, bare-chested, ochre tilak and garland, performing the blessing.2014-05-04A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, pink lotus garland and orange robe extends his hand toward the forehead of a young man in white shirt, orange shawl and a visible ID badge, who raises his palms in reverence. A silver trident stands beside them, and a golden kalasha with peacock-feather decoration sits in the foreground. Behind them, people in orange and white stand in a bright conference hall. Appearance-based a person cues: long swept-back hair, orange robe and pink lotus garland, giving the blessing. Peacock feathers and a golden vessel suggest a satsang ritual setting.2014-05-11A seated man bare-chested from the waist up, wearing a saffron-red cloth, a long multi-strand garland of white jasmine and orange-yellow flowers, and rudraksha beads, reaches out to press his palm on the forehead of a younger man in a red-orange kurta and orange shawl who stands with palms raised in front of him. A tall silver staff stands beside them and a golden throne with red cushions sits behind. A gold lion-headed object is in the foreground, and a woman in white with an orange shawl sits at the lower right. A framed painting hangs on the wall behind. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, a vertical white forehead mark and a garland, consistent with the page, and is giving a blessing to the devotee.2014-05-13May 05 20142014-05-05A photograph of a shaved-headed man with a white vibhuti line and bare upper torso, wearing a saffron shawl, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red shawl who holds his palms together in front. Gold ceremonial ornaments and a silver staff stand nearby, with a red and gold throne and a framed picture behind; a woman in white is visible at right. Three to five people are visible; the giver of blessing is shown with a white vibhuti line rather than the long swept-back hair or crown cues, so the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2014-05-13May 05 20142014-05-05