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A seated man in a rust-orange robe and gold-bead garland touches the forehead of a second man in a white shirt and orange shawl, who has his palm raised in reverence. The seated man has white sacred ash and a red tilak on his forehead and a red-and-gold wrist thread. Behind them stand a golden cobra-hooded throne piece, a silver staff topped with a finial, a cobra figure, red drapes and a peacock-feather fan at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a swept-back long hair, saffron robe, gold-bead garland and ceremonial tilak cues consistent with the page's claim, and is shown in the role of the giver of blessing.

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A seated man with long dark hair swept back, wearing a rust-red shawl over bare shoulders and a gold flower garland, with a small red tilak on his forehead, extends his right palm toward the crown of a young boy in a white t-shirt with an orange-red patterned shawl. The boy, eyes closed and head bowed, receives the blessing. Behind them stand a golden lion-form throne armrest, a dark wooden staff with a silver finial, and deep red drapery. A second hand is visible at the upper right.2014-07-24July 27 20142014-07-27May 12 20142014-05-12A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha bead garland and a peacock-feather fan in front of a golden lion-headed armrest touches the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl. a person: the seated figure wears a rudraksha mala and orange-red robes, and is seated on a gilded throne-like seat, consistent with the page's account of a darshan. The standing man receives darshan with his palms raised. A silver staff stands between them, and a framed painting and gilded decorations are visible in the background.2014-05-12A seated man with long dark hair swept back, wearing a rust-orange dhoti-style wrap, a gold ceremonial necklace of beads and a sandalwood tilak on his forehead, reaches out and presses his palm onto the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and an orange-and-white shawl printed with script, and holds up one hand palm-forward in reverence. Behind them stand a golden cobra-entwined staff, a gold ornamental figure, a peacock-feather fan at left, and a silver standard against a deep red drape. The seated man has distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklace and orange wrap, matching the Swamiji (probable) presentation, giving the blessing role of a teacher.2014-07-25August 30 20142014-08-30A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, a yellow tilak on the forehead and long swept-back hair, extending a hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl and a small name badge. a person is seated on a red cushioned seat beside a golden lion-faced throne armrest, with a peacock-feather fan and a tall silver staff in the foreground. Behind them a gilded throne and a framed colourful wall picture sit in a bright hall.2014-05-12A seated man in a rust-red shawl and draped red cloth, with a gold garland and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead, extends his right arm to touch the head of a curly-haired young man in a white shirt and orange-red patterned scarf. The seated man holds a small white card in his left hand. Beside them stand a silver staff with a round finial and a black cobra-shaped figure, and a gold deity murti with a peacock-feather fan and gold lion-faced vessel at left, before red drapes. a person: the seated man wears a rust-red shawl, a gold garland and a tilak, consistent with a seated guru giving blessing; the identification is appearance-based only.2014-07-25A seated figure in orange-red robes and a gold garland blesses a man in a white shirt and orange shawl, placing a palm on his forehead while holding a small white paper slip. Behind them stands a golden cobra-hooded ornament and a silver staff topped with a crest, with red drapes in the background. A peacock feather fan and a golden elephant-shaped vessel sit at the left edge. The man stands with hands folded in namaskar, eyes lowered, receiving the blessing. Visible white vibhuti marks on the forehead of the blessing figure.2014-07-25July 15 20142014-07-15A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala draped across the chest, placing a hand on the forehead of a seated man in white ritual dress with an orange-red shawl. The robed figure is seated before golden lion-headed armrests and a silver-tipped staff, with a peacock-feather fan and a framed picture on the wall behind. The blessing gesture suggests a darshan or padapuja moment. Swamiji (probable) is the robed figure; the cues are the long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, and the event page places him at this satsang. Two physical people are visible.2014-05-12July 27 20142014-07-27