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A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a white jasmine garland and a red bindi, smiling as he places his hand on the head of a devotee in a white shirt who bends forward. Ornate gold-toned carved decor and red flowers appear behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and ceremonial gold ornaments, and is blessing the devotee with a head touch. A third person in pale pink clothing stands at the right edge.

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July 03 20122012-07-03A photograph of a man with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a heavy gold bead necklace, smiling broadly while placing his right hand on the head of a shaven-headed young man in a white dhoti with maroon borders and a matching gold bead necklace. The young man bows his head forward. Behind them stands a large gilded deity murti or ornate golden backdrop, with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flowers at the right edge. A small decorative stand and an orange background complete the scene.2010-10-17Photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron garment with a white jasmine garland and gold ceremonial beaded necklace, a red tilak on his forehead, long dark swept-back hair, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a bowing devotee in the foreground. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with red roses and white flower garlands. Probable Swamiji (probable) shown in person, with appearance cues of long hair, orange clothing, gold necklace and garland; the devotee in the foreground is a second person receiving blessing.2010-02-07June 22 20082008-06-22July 03 20122012-07-03September 23 20122012-09-23A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron robe, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace with a headset microphone, smiles broadly while placing both hands on the shaved head of a bowing devotee in white ritual clothes and a gold bangle. Behind them is a golden throne backdrop, wreaths of white jasmine, red and orange marigolds and pink flowers, and a leopard-print cushion. A small logo appears at upper left.2012-07-03May 28 20132013-05-28July 03 20122012-07-03September 23 20122012-09-23A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi, a headset microphone and an orange wrap over bare shoulders sits before a floral backdrop of white, pink, red and orange garlands. He wears a thick rudraksha mala with large gold ceremonial beads and a gold necklace, and his hands rest on the head of a kneeling man in white ritual clothes with a light shawl, who bows low. A zebra-print cushion and a gold ornament are visible behind them. Appearance cues are consistent with a person receiving a devotee's obeisance on stage, though the face is not used for identification. Pictured event context is Guru Poornima satsang.2012-07-03A photograph of two men in close, smiling contact, with one man's hand placed on the other's forehead in a blessing gesture. The man on the right has long dark hair swept back, wears a red bindi, a white flower garland and an orange sleeveless top, and is the one giving the blessing. The man on the left has short cropped hair and a stubble beard, and wears a lavender-purple shawl over his shoulders, with his eyes closed and face tilted down. Behind them, a navy curtain, orange drape and floral decorations with yellow and purple marigolds frame the scene, with a person in yellow robes visible further back.2010-10-12