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May 03 20142014-05-03A photograph of a satsang setting where a man with long swept-back dark hair, a small red tilak on his forehead, and a saffron-orange shawl with printed script over bare shoulders is smiling while placing his right hand on the head of a seated devotee wearing a woven rudraksha-style cap and a white kurta with an orange scarf. Behind them a woman in orange sari with rudraksha mala and glasses stands near a bright orange and red garlanded deity murti and marigold-yellow flowers, and a red patterned throne is visible at left. Count is three visible people in front plus additional partial figures; the man is a probable Swamiji candidate with long hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha-style cues, giving his blessing.2013-07-08August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red and gold-bordered draped cloth, wearing a white and blue flower garland and gold bangles, extends a hand to rest on the head of a kneeling young man with long dark hair and a stubble beard. The young man wears a white kurta and a red-orange shawl, with a red beaded bracelet on his wrist, and presses his palms together in reverence. Behind them is an ornate gold throne with a golden staff, and a woman in orange attire with a rudraksha-style necklace stands in the background beside a red cloth backdrop and floral garlands. This appears to be a blessing ritual, with the seated figure bestowing blessings on the devotee.2015-10-13A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange and gold-trimmed robe, with a long rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, places a hand on the forehead of a bearded man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl printed with script, who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The seated figure sits before an ornate gilded throne against a deep red curtain. A woman in white, wearing a brown shawl and beads, watches at the right edge, and a camera operator is partly visible in the upper right. The gesture suggests a blessing or darshan exchange. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange turban and saffron-orange and gold robe with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2015-10-25A long-haired man in a rust-red garment with a brown beaded and patterned shawl sits on an ornate gold throne, smiling as he reaches up to touch the forehead of a young person in a white shirt with an orange-red sash. The young person keeps palms pressed together in greeting and eyes lowered. Behind them stand gold-decorated deity murti with heavy garlands, flowers and green foliage. Two persons are visible, and the scene appears to be a blessing in a satsang setting. The seated man matches the a person appearance cues of long swept hair and distinctive rust-red and shawl attire, so he is described as a person, giving the blessing.2014-12-26June 12 20142014-06-12A seated figure in an ornate gilded throne with a red velvet cushion touches the forehead of a man in white kurta. The seated figure wears a rust-red turban, a bare-shouldered rust and gold wrap, and long rudraksha mala beads, and has a distinctive swept appearance consistent with the page description; this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in a blessing gesture. The recipient wears a white kurta and an orange-red shawl printed with script, with hands raised in respectful reception. Behind them, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala watches, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. Darshan with blessing.2015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead, wearing an orange-brown cloth and a garland of pink roses and green leaves, extending a hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and orange shawl who bows with hands folded. Behind them stands a silver staff and a gold ornament on a red cushioned seat, with other devotees in orange and white clothing in the background. Hall setting with a red and orange backdrop. a person is the seated figure, giving blessing to a devotee.2014-05-11August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a gold-trimmed border and a long orange beaded necklace sits in a brown leather armchair, smiling and gesturing with his right hand while his left hand touches the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange-red printed scarf. The recipient faces him with palms raised. Behind them, several people in white and red robes stand and a woman in red with a bindi watches. A water bottle and small cups sit on a dark table. The seated man's appearance, with turban, saffron clothing and long beaded necklace.2015-07-04July 11 20122012-07-11