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A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a hall with red curtains and a projection screen behind. A man in a cream-coloured turban, cream dhoti and wrap, and layered red-and-brown beaded necklaces stands smiling and places his hand on the head of an elderly man in a white shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Nearby, another man in a white shirt bends forward with hands joined, and a few other devotees stand with palms together. On the right edge, a man in orange clothing stands partly visible.

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April 16 20122012-04-16A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in a temple hall. A man in a cream-coloured turban, cream dhoti-style wrap and multiple rudraksha malas places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white striped shirt, who presses his palms together in namaskar. Several onlookers stand behind, including a man in an orange garment and a man with a red sash. Orange and red hangings and a bright backdrop appear in the background, and a gold bangle is visible on the blessing man's wrist.2012-04-18 +1 copiesA photo of a blessing moment in an ashram hall. A man in a cream turban, cream dhoti-style wrap, multiple rudraksha and beaded malas, and gold bangles stands at centre, placing his right palm on the forehead of a devotee with curly dark hair. The devotee wears an orange-robed garment and closes his eyes. Around them, a young man in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands at right, another orange-robed devotee leans in at left with hands raised, and several people in white and red shawls stand behind. Maroon curtains and a colourful painted wall form the backdrop.2012-04-16 +1 copiesApril 25 20122012-04-25A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in a bright hall with pink walls and orange banners. A smiling man in a cream turban, bare-chested with a white dhoti and orange-gold border, wears multiple rudraksha malas and gold ornaments on his neck and arm, and rests his hand on the head of an older man with grey hair who bows with palms pressed together. Another grey-haired man in white kurta and a bald man in a blue shirt stand beside them, and a monk in an orange robe with a plate of offerings appears at right, with a crowd of people behind. A purple logo appears at upper left and a copyright notice at right. The bearded figure in the turban has adornments and clothing that are distinctive, and the page indicates Swamiji was at this event, so this appearance-based candidate is labelled a probable Swamiji blessing a devotee.2012-04-15April 18 20122012-04-18April 16 20122012-04-16 +1 copiesApril 18 20122012-04-18A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in an indoor hall. A man in a cream-coloured turban and a rudraksha mala, with a gold-bordered white garment visible, smiles while placing his hand on the head of a bowing older man in a white shirt. A shirtless young man in an orange and red saffron cloth, with a rudraksha mala and sacred ash on his arm, reaches toward the bowing devotee. A man with a white-and-red forehead mark and a gold-bordered white shawl smiles nearby, and several people stand behind in white and light blue shirts, with orange pillars in the background. The turban wearer shows some a person-like cues, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity from this image alone.2012-04-25November 12 20132013-11-12A bare-chested man in a cream turban with a gold ornament, wearing a white cloth over the shoulder, multiple rudraksha malas and gold pendants, places his hands on the head of a man in a cream shirt who bows forward with hands joined in prayer. Other devotees in white and cream clothing stand nearby in a bright hall with pink walls and hanging orange and blue decorations. An older man with glasses stands at left with palms pressed together. The scene reads as a blessing or initiation.2012-04-15A man in a cream turban and cream shawl with gold beaded necklaces and bangles, with a red mark on his forehead, smiles while raising his palm in blessing over an older white-haired man with folded hands who bows his head. Other devotees in white and beige clothing stand nearby, and a saffron-robed person is partly visible behind. The indoor hall has ceiling lights and a dark backdrop.2011-12-30