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A photograph of an indoor teachers training event. A long-haired person in an orange top with closed eyes places both hands on the head of a grey-haired man in a black t-shirt with a rudraksha-style mala around his neck, who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them a small string-lit tripod decoration with yellow flowers, a colourful embroidered cloth on the left, and a seated audience near a wall in the background. The orange-clad person has long dark hair and appears to be giving a blessing.

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A photograph of a long-haired man in a bright orange top leaning in to place his hands on the head of a seated man in a red garment with gold trim and a red-and-gold garland. A second person's hand reaches in from the right. Strings of warm fairy lights and red decorations are behind them, with a person in white partly visible at left and another in maroon in the background. The scene resembles a blessing or initiation gesture during a training session. Swamiji (probable): the man in the orange top has long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing, which are the cues for this candidate.2006-05-10A photo of an indoor hall with orange and black patterned banners in the background. In the foreground a long-haired person in an orange robe and orange shawl sits on a cushion, leaning forward with their palm raised high. Facing them, an older person with white hair wears a light checked shirt and a dark vest and raises a hand in a high-five style gesture, palms meeting. Another person in a yellow-orange top is partly visible at the lower right, and a few people in white and green clothing stand in the background near tables.2006-04-02A photograph of an indoor satsang setting in which a long-haired man with a sweeping dark ponytail wears a saffron-orange robe and a textured orange shawl, smiling as he places his right palm on the forehead of an older man. The older man has white hair and wears a white collared shirt, an orange lanyard, and a dark rudraksha mala, with his right hand raised in a gesture of reception. Two blurred people stand in the background near an air conditioning unit. Both figures are in close proximity. The robed man presents an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a textured orange shawl as qualifying cues.2013-05-17A photograph of an indoor gathering in a warmly lit room with string lights and floral decorations. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe leans forward and touches the head of a seated man in a black shirt wearing a red-beaded rudraksha mala. Behind them, standing people with hands pressed together in namaste watch, one in a green shirt. A woman in a floral dress and another seated person in gold and orange clothing are also visible. The saffron-robed figure matches a person appearance by long swept-back hair and orange robe, with the page's event context of a teacher training, though the identity is only appearance-based.2006-05-10A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated on a maroon cushion, placing his right hand on the forehead of an older man with white hair and a white moustache. The older man, in a white shirt with an orange-and-black collar lanyard and gold bangles, has his palms pressed together in reverence. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala. Indoor ashram setting with beige walls, a split air-conditioning unit and a maroon curtain. A partially visible second person sits in the lower right.2013-05-14Indoor photo of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long, swept-back black hair, raising one hand in a blessing gesture toward a standing man in a white shirt and a rudraksha mala. The man in white also raises both palms, facing the seated figure. Behind them, several seated people in orange, white and blue clothing watch the exchange. A gold-trimmed cushioned chair, a patterned fabric backdrop with tall decorative banners in red, orange and blue, and a laptop on a table complete the room.2006-04-02December 02 20102010-12-02Indoor teachers training session in a camp hall. A man with long dark hair in an orange robe kneels and presses both hands on the head of a man in a dark grey t-shirt with a brown rudraksha mala, tilting his head back. Behind them a man in a white shirt with a pendant sits cross-legged on a leopard-print cushion beside a flower arrangement of yellow lilies, and another man in white stands in the background near a tripod of lit string lights. A wooden stool and cables are visible on the floor.2006-05-10A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at a camp setting. A figure with long dark hair and an orange sleeveless garment places one hand on the crown of a seated man in a white striped shirt with a dark bead mala around his neck, his hands pressed together in prayer. Behind them are an orange and red patterned cloth, a speaker, string lights and yellow flower petals on the floor. Other people stand in the background, one in white trousers and one in an orange garment.2006-05-10Indoor photo in a dim room with warm lamplight. A man with long dark hair and an orange saffron wrap sits on a gold-patterned cushioned seat, his face turned sideways, and reaches up to place one hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a dark necklace who leans forward with his head bowed. Behind them stands a brass oil lamp on the left, a colourful patterned banner hangs on a pillar, and a third person in pale clothing is partly visible in the background. The blessing gesture suggests a forehead blessing during a teacher training session.2006-05-10A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange robe with a dark, curly shoulder-length mane placing his right hand on the forehead of an older bearded man with long grey hair and beard, who sits with eyes closed and palms raised in an open, receptive gesture. The older man wears a red long-sleeved top and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a yellow and orange ceremonial cloth hangs beside a gold-coloured stand, with a tall gold lamp and a white towel on the lower left. Another person with dark hair is partly visible at the bottom edge and a figure in white stands in the background.2006-05-03Close photo of a bald-cropped man with short grey hair in a black polo shirt, kneeling forward as a man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-edged shawl places both palms on his forehead. The saffron-robed man wears a long rudraksha mala and has long swept-back dark hair and a small mark on his forehead; his face is turned sideways and blurred by motion. The man in black holds his arms outstretched to the side. Behind them is blurred green foliage and a dark curtain. Appearance cues (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, gold-edged shawl) are consistent with a person, but the face is not clearly visible.2011-11-20