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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an indoor satsang setting. A figure on the left, bare-shouldered in a saffron-orange and gold wrap with a beaded gold necklace, reaches out to touch the forehead of a young boy in a white t-shirt and orange-red scarf. A woman in white with a dark rudraksha mala and orange-red scarf stands watching with a smile. Other children in white and orange-red scarves stand behind, and a red cloth covers the low platform. A white fan and a golden deity murti appear in the background. The gesture suggests a forehead blessing or initiation.

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A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-edged border and a long rudraksha mala around his neck places his right palm on the forehead of a young boy in a navy hoodie and orange scarf. A woman in white with an orange-red shawl and a beaded mala stands beside them, watching. Behind them, girls and women in white with orange scarves stand against red drapes and a gold-toned panel, and a man in white sits at the right. The seated man is an appearance-based a person by his long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha malas, so this is a blessing scene in a satsang-style hall.2015-07-19Indoor photo of a ceremonial blessing. A man in an orange-and-gold saffron robe with a gold-and-beaded rudraksha-style necklace stands on the left, his right hand raised and placed on the head of a young boy in a white t-shirt and orange-red scarf. A woman in a white top with a rudraksha mala and orange scarf stands behind, smiling, with other children in white and orange scarves behind them. A red cloth covers the table in front, and a small fan and red curtain are visible in the background.2015-07-19A photograph of a blessing moment during a satsang. A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-yellow border and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace extends his right hand to rest on the head of a young boy in a white shirt with an orange-and-red shawl, a red beaded bracelet on his wrist. Behind them a woman in white with an orange shawl and a dark rudraksha mala smiles, and other children in orange shawls wait. Brass lamps and a red draped cloth stand in the background, with a pedestal fan at right. Probable Swamiji appearance cues: the man has a swept-back hair bun, saffron robes and rudraksha beads, and the page identifies him as Swamiji.2015-07-19A saffron-robed man with long dark hair tied back and a gold-beaded necklace places his right hand on the shaved head of a young boy in a white shirt and red-and-black beaded necklace. The boy kneels with palms pressed together. Beside them, a woman in white with a dark beaded mala and orange-patterned shawl watches, and several girls in white with orange shawls stand behind. A golden deity murti and red draped cloth frame the scene, with a white fan at right. The saffron-robed man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold beads and saffron clothing, placing his hand on the boy's head in a blessing.2015-07-19July 19 20152015-07-19A seated man in orange and gold ceremonial dress, with a long gold-and-bead necklace and hair tied back, places his right hand on the head of a young child in white clothes and an orange-red printed shawl. The child's hands are pressed together in greeting. Behind them, several people in white and orange-red shawls sit or stand on a red mat and white cloth, with a woman in orange-red smiling nearby. The scene suggests a blessing during a satsang. a person: the seated man wears the saffron and gold robes and ornate necklace of a person-type figure, while the child receives a blessing.2015-07-19A photograph of a shaved-headed?-no: a man in a saffron-orange and gold-edged dhoti-shawl wrap, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala, extends his right arm to place his palm on the forehead of a young curly-haired boy in a white t-shirt with an orange-red shawl and orange lanyard. The boy's hands are raised at his head in receptive posture. Behind them, a woman with a vermilion bindi and beaded mala sits, and several people in white and orange-red robes stand at a red-carpeted ceremonial area with a gold-carved throne-like chair and green plants.2015-07-19A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange draped cloth with a bare shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in an orange shirt with a red-and-orange shawl and rudraksha beads. The man's pose and cues (rudraksha, gold necklace, saffron cloth) suggest a person giving a blessing, so the candidate is an in_person presence. Behind them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala sits near white-clad devotees in red shawls, and red flowers and a brass stand appear at the left.2015-05-09July 19 20132013-07-19A photograph of a seated initiation or blessing scene in an indoor hall with red floor covering. In the foreground, a man seen from behind, bare-shouldered with a gold-and-orange shawl and a long gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha mala, extends his right hand in blessing onto the head of a young boy in a white shirt and orange shawl, who sits with palms pressed together and eyes closed. Behind them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl gestures with her hand, a girl in an orange-striped shawl and white top watches, and other people in orange robes sit on the floor, with a fan and equipment in the background. a person: the blessing figure is shown with a gold-and-orange shawl, a long gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, cues consistent with the page's attribution, though his face is not visible.2015-07-19A photograph of a healers' initiation or blessing moment. A figure in saffron-orange clothing with a gold-edged shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style mala places a hand on the head of a young man in a white t-shirt with a red-and-orange ceremonial shawl and a red lanyard. The young man has his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a woman with long white hair in white clothing with a red shawl and a bindi stands with palms joined, another person in white and orange-red shawl holds incense sticks, and a few other people in white and red shawls stand near red curtains and a brass-tone decorative stand. A small electric fan is visible at right. The setting appears to be a stage or ritual hall.2015-07-19July 19 20152015-07-19