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A woman with long dark hair pulled back, wearing an orange-brown draped robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red cushion and places her right palm on the forehead of a man in a white short-sleeved checked shirt, whose eyes are closed and head tilted back. Another man in white sits behind them with a red cloth nearby, and blurred figures in white stand in the background. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment in a hall with red drapes. A probable Swamiji figure is seated on the left, identified by long swept-back hair, orange robe and multiple rudraksha malas, performing the blessing of the devotee.

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A long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and multiple rudraksha malas places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white polo shirt with blue collar stripes, who tilts his head back with eyes closed while his palms are raised in front of his chest. Behind them, a man in white with a rudraksha mala watches, another man in white stands at right, and a woman in a white sari with red border stands in the background near red drapes and a standing fan. The setting is an indoor ashram hall with red fabric and floral decor. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label): the long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and layered rudraksha malas fit the presentation, and he is conferring a blessing on the devotee.2013-07-06A seated figure in an orange-brown wrap with long dark hair, rudraksha beads, and bare shoulders places one hand on the forehead of a middle-aged man in a white shirt with a lanyard and badge, who raises his palm in response. Behind them a second man in white with a rudraksha mala watches, and other people in white and red stand in a room with red curtains and oil lamps. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person by long swept-back hair, orange wrap and rudraksha malas, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone; the blessing gesture is being given to a devotee.2013-07-06A photograph of an indoor satsang setting in which a long-haired figure in an orange-brown shawl and multiple rudraksha malas touches the forehead of a smiling man in a white t-shirt with an orange lanyard and blue badge. The white-clad man holds his hands up in front of him. Behind them, a seated bald man in white and yellow sits near a garland of flowers, while standing people in white clothes watch from the background.2013-07-07July 06 20132013-07-06A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange robe with a bare upper body and a long rudraksha mala around his neck and shoulders, his hair tied in a small bun and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt with a blue wristband, who sits with eyes closed and hands raised in front of his chest. Behind them a woman in white with a white forehead mark and a brown-and-beige shawl watches, and other people in white clothes sit nearby among potted green plants and a red-orange pillar. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment during a satsang gathering. a person: the seated robed figure has a rudraksha mala and orange clothing.2015-02-19 +1 copiesA seated figure in orange and gold-trimmed robes, with long dark hair and a strand of rudraksha beads with gold accents, places a palm on the forehead of a young man in a maroon kurta with a visitor badge. The young man holds his hands out in a gesture of receiving. Behind them, a man with a white shirt, grey hair and moustache presses his palms together in prayer, and a woman in an orange sari with a gold border stands in the background. The setting is a white-walled hall with a red carpet and a maroon cushion in the foreground.2013-07-03April 14 20122012-04-14Photo of a satsang moment in which a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl over the shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala with large beads, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in white kurta, who holds his palms together in namaskar. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with a red-and-gold-trimmed shawl and a rudraksha mala watches, and a bearded man in a white shirt stands at the right edge. Women in white saris and a red curtain are visible in the background, along with a white pedestal fan. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in orange saffron with rudraksha mala cues matches the page's claim of his presence, so he is identified as in person with the blessing gesture; appearance cues are used only as a candidate label.2013-07-06July 14 20132013-07-14November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of a sannyasi with long dark hair pulled back, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala, pressing both palms against the forehead of a young man in a white collared shirt who stands with eyes closed and hands raised in receptive posture. The young man wears a white name badge on his chest. Behind them, a woman in a white sari and another person in white stand in a room with red drapes and a white floor. The gesture appears to be a blessing or energy transmission during a programme.2013-07-06A photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, seated and reaching out to touch the forehead of a man in a white t-shirt with a red lanyard and a small blue badge. The man has his eyes closed and hands raised palm-out, as if receiving a blessing. Behind them, a seated man with a smile wears white and a yellow cloth, and standing men in white t-shirts and light clothing watch in a bright room with red drapes and a colourful flower garland at the left edge.2013-07-07