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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a beaded orange-and-brown necklace and a gold chain, reaches forward to touch the forehead of a standing older man in a white shirt with an orange-trimmed collar and a wristwatch, who raises both palms in front of him. Behind them a younger man in white with a gold-bordered cloth and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor, and another man in white stands at the back. A window-unit air conditioner, red curtains and a red velvet-covered seat are visible. Swamiji (probable) is seated, with long hair, saffron robes and a beaded necklace, in the blessing gesture.

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February 23 20132013-02-23A photo of a long-haired figure in an orange-brown wrap and a rudraksha mala seated on a dark red cushioned chair, reaching forward to touch the forehead of a bald, moustached man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard. Both hands are raised toward his head in a blessing-like gesture. A towel rests on the armrest and a gold-coloured offering tray sits in the foreground. Behind them, men in white and orange-trimmed clothing stand and sit in a room with white window units and a maroon curtain.2013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13A seated figure in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace reaches forward and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who has his palms pressed together in respect. The seated figure has long dark hair tied back and gold earrings and is smiling. Behind them hang red and orange draped fabrics, with flowers at the upper left. Two more people are partly visible in the background, including a woman with a red bindi and a person at the right edge. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable) from the distinctive long hair, rudraksha beads and ceremonial saffron-toned robes, shown giving a blessing to a devotee.2012-07-11A photograph of a sannyasi with long dark hair tied back and a white tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala, seated and extending both hands toward the forehead of a man in a white shirt draped with an orange scarf. The recipient has his palms raised upward at his head. Behind them, another man in an orange scarf stands with hands folded, and a window and white wall form the backdrop. The gesture resembles a blessing or darshan exchange. Probable Swamiji is seated on the left in saffron cloth with rudraksha mala and long hair.2013-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesJuly 04 20132013-07-04A seated man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a long braid and a thick orange-brown braided cord around his neck places his right palm on the forehead of a younger man in a white kurta, who sits with his eyes closed and his hands raised in front of him. The seated figure has a white tilak on his forehead and a long dark braid over his shoulder. The setting is an indoor room with a white wall, an air conditioning unit and a window in the background, and a dark wooden side table. a person (saffron dhoti and shawl, long braid, braided cord, forehead mark) gives a blessing touch to a devotee receiving darshan.2013-07-01A photo of a seated figure with long black hair, wearing a rust-orange wrap and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace and gold bangles, extending a hand to touch the forehead of a standing man with short grey hair, white t-shirt and an orange wristband, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. The seated figure, the Swamiji (probable), has long swept-back hair, orange clothing and a rudraksha mala, so the candidate is in person. Behind them, a seated man in orange robes with a tilak and mala looks on, and a standing man in white watches from the back. A red velvet cushion, a potted palm, a wall fan and a window with a curtain complete the room. Dress and jewellery colours are tied to each person as described.2013-03-22A photograph of a long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap and rudraksha beads seated on a red velvet chair, extending one hand to touch the forehead of a young man in white kurta with an orange lanyard who stands with palms joined and eyes closed. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji (probable) mention, and the appearance is taken as an in_person candidate. Behind them, men in white with orange sashes and lanyards stand and sit. A brass-like tray holds fruit, sweets and small offerings at lower left. Air coolers and a purple curtain form the background.2013-05-15A photograph of a ritual blessing in a plain indoor hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl, rudraksha-style orange beads and ornate gold-toned beads, reaches to touch the forehead of an older grey-haired man in a white t-shirt with a red-orange rudraksha mala and an orange wristband. The older man places his palm up near his face. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in white with a tilak sits, a man in a blue shirt stands near the window, and two pedestal coolers stand against the wall.2013-04-01A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair swept back, wearing a rust-orange draped garment and a beaded brown rudraksha-style shawl, reaching forward to place both hands on the head of an older bald-to-grey-haired man in a white shirt and white trousers who bows with raised hands. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and orange-yellow waistcloth stands near a red curtain, and other people in white and red shawls sit or stand in an indoor hall with wall-mounted air conditioners and a fan.2013-05-24