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A photograph of a ceremonial moment indoors before deep red drapes. A man with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, a red sleeveless garment and layered gold-toned garlands sits on a golden-brown throne, smiling, arms extended toward a second man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The second man, facing left, raises both hands toward the seated figure's head and a silver-toned ceremonial staff topped with a round silver finial stands beside the throne. A peacock-feather fan is visible at the left edge.

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A seated man in a rust-red robe with a gold-bead garland and white tilak on his forehead reaches out to touch the forehead of a bearded man in a white shirt and red shawl, who has his palm raised. A silver staff with a round finial and a golden lion-head sculpture sit beside them against red drapery. a person is the seated man, shown with his hair in a knot, a rudraksha-style gold garland and saffron-red robe, giving a blessing to a devotee.2014-07-21A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead band and a long gold-and-red bead necklace, smiling as he extends his arm to touch the head of a young man with curly hair and a white t-shirt who is bowing with palms together. The seated man rests beside a golden cobra-hooded seat and a silver trident-topped staff wrapped with a black serpent. A peacock feather fan is at left and a deep red curtain forms the backdrop, with a painted rock panel behind. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate gold-and-bead adornments, consistent with the presentation of a sannyasi teacher, but the page does not state he is present.2014-07-26December 03 20132013-12-03July 21 20142014-07-21A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red saffron shawl and gold ornate necklace placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a crown-like tied knot, and wears a gold necklace with a pendant, with a gold lion-head ornament and a silver ceremonial staff beside him. The kneeling devotee, bare-chested with a white dhoti, wears a thick rudraksha mala of orange-red beads and a silver bangle, with his palms pressed together. Red drapes and gold curtains form the backdrop. a person is shown as the seated figure, giving blessing to the kneeling devotee in a ritual setting.2014-07-14July 21 20142014-07-21July 14 20142014-07-14A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a bare shoulder, long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark and rudraksha malas on the chest, smiling and extending an arm toward a standing man in a white kurta with an orange shawl who raises both hands near his face. The seated figure sits beside a golden lion-form seat and a silver staff with a ring finial, in a temple-like hall with orange and white lattice panels and an air conditioner. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in saffron robes with rudraksha malas and long hair, giving a blessing during a pada-puja style ritual. A woman in a white sari with a forehead mark is partly visible at the right edge.2014-09-05A 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.2014-05-12A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead with a red dot, and a garland of white jasmine and yellow-red flowers around his neck, wearing a red-orange shawl over bare shoulders, reaches out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a red shawl draped over his shoulders. The seated figure is in front of golden lion-head armrests, and a tall silver staff with a carved top stands beside them. Behind them are a gold-framed picture, red upholstered chairs and a warm orange backdrop. The scene is a blessing or initiation moment at a satsang-style gathering. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, bare-chested with an orange-red shawl, rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold armrests.2014-05-13A seated man with long swept-back hair, white forehead markings, a rust-red wrap and a gold-coloured necklace raises his right hand to touch the crown of a second man's head while holding a silver staff. The second man wears a white shirt and a rudraksha mala and bows his head forward with his palms raised. A gold-coloured cloth and a dark speaker are visible in the background of a beige hall.2013-12-03A seated figure in a rust-orange wrap and a rudraksha-style beaded mala with a gold necklace extends his right arm to lay his palm on the bowed head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl. The devotee has his hands raised and a silver wristwatch visible. Behind them are gold-and-red drapery, a silver staff or ceremonial rod and a gilded throne-like seat with ornate golden carvings. The seated figure's appearance and distinctive ornaments are consistent with a person giving a blessing; the kneeling devotee is a devotee receiving it.2014-07-14