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A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, white vibhuti stripes on his forehead, an orange-and-gold garment and a rudraksha mala extends his right hand to touch the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt who sits with palms pressed together. Swamiji (probable) is the man with long hair, rudraksha mala and orange garment, shown in the act of blessing. Behind them stand devotees in saffron and teal clothing, a golden ceremonial lion-head seat rests beside him, and red and purple drapes and a gold pillar frame the ritual space. The image is a photograph of a blessing moment during a gathering.

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September 28 20132013-09-28December 03 20132013-12-03A seated man in a rust-orange and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold bead necklace and a white tilak on his forehead reaches out with one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta, who has his eyes closed and palms raised. The orange-clad figure holds a small white card or paper in his other hand. Behind them stands a large gold deity murti and red cushions.2014-01-04A photograph of a seated man in an orange-and-gold ochre silk shawl and gold-beaded rudraksha necklaces reaching to touch the forehead of a young man in a plain grey t-shirt. The seated man has long swept-back hair and a white tripod vibhuti marking with a red dot on his forehead; a gold lion-headed throne armrest and red flowers are visible behind. The young man, with short curly hair and stubble, stands with his eyes lowered and one hand raised in a gesture of respect.2014-01-03A seated teacher in rust-red robes with a rudraksha-style garland of white jasmine and red-yellow flowers places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The teacher has a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and sits beside a gilded lion-head armrest on a red-cushioned seat. The devotee, with grey hair and moustache, wears a white shirt, a red-orange shawl, a wristwatch and folded hands, receiving blessing. A tall white-and-gold pole stands between them, and a gold-framed picture hangs on the wall behind. Other attendees sit at the edge of the frame in a satsang-style gathering.2014-05-13November 24 20112011-11-24September 28 20142014-09-28A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace and a bare upper torso, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a short-haired young man in white kurta and orange shawl. Behind them stand a tall silver-capped staff, gold-coloured ornamental lion-head and throne elements, and golden draped curtains. A peacock-feather fan appears at the left edge. Two physical people are visible.2014-07-14September 14 20142014-09-14Photograph of a seated man in saffron-and-gold robes with long dark hair tied back, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, and multiple beaded mala necklaces, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing young man in a white shirt with a dark mala around his neck. The seated man smiles warmly as he blesses him. Two gold-and-red lion-headed ornamental figures sit in the foreground on a red-cushioned seat, with a camera on a tripod behind. The indoor setting has warm lighting and wood-panelled walls. The seated figure's appearance, with long hair, saffron robes and ornate mala necklaces, is consistent with the probable Swamiji, given the page's attribution of this event to him.2014-03-06February 09 20122012-02-09December 03 20132013-12-03