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Photograph of a satsang-style blessing in a decorated hall. A man with long swept-back black hair, a white tilak on his forehead, an orange wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace places his right hand on the head of a seated woman in green who bows forward. Behind him a golden throne with red cushions and a second orange-robed figure in a saffron turban and flower garland sits in front of a painted forest backdrop, with an oil lamp visible at right. Probable Swamiji (long hair, orange wrap, rudraksha mala, gold necklace) is the one giving the blessing, with the seated woman receiving it.

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October 07 20122012-10-07A photograph of a man with long dark swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange saffron shawl with gold border, multiple gold ceremonial necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and bangles, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne. He leans forward placing his right hand on the bald head of a seated devotee in orange clothing; another woman in green watches beside them. a person is shown in the act of blessing a devotee, indicating a darshan or blessing moment.2012-01-08A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, a white horizontal tilak and red bindi on his forehead, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti. The devotee has his hands folded near his chest. Behind them, a golden throne with a red cushion and a second orange-robed figure with flower garlands, possibly a deity murti or statue. Red and gold furnishings and a green foliage backdrop complete the setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's identification of Swamiji as present at this satsang.2012-10-07A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a white vibhuti band and red bindi, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt. He is seated on a red zebra-striped chair before a golden throne. Behind him a statue in saffron robes with a flower garland and a golden deity murti sit against a green backdrop with an oil lamp at right. The scene suggests a blessing given during satsang. Probable Swamiji identified by the orange robe, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and long hair, performing a blessing of a devotee.2012-10-07A seated man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling older man with grey hair who wears a pale yellow kurta and has his palms pressed together. The seated man has a white horizontal tilak with a red dot. Behind them a figure in orange robes with a flower garland and a raised hand stands beside a gold-framed deity murti on a red throne. Red velvet cushions and a red throne frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man in orange with long hair, malas and gold necklace, shown giving blessing to a devotee in a darshan setting.2012-10-07A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white markings, wearing a heavy gold necklace of large beads and gold bangles, smiling as he touches the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds his palms together in namaskar. Behind them is a red cushioned throne with gold carved trim and a stone pillar. Another person's head is visible at the right edge. The setting suggests an ashram darshan or blessing moment. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and a bindi, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2012-01-08Photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron-toned garment and a long orange-brown beaded necklace, with a red bindi and white tripundra marks on the forehead, placing both palms on the head of a kneeling man in a purple-and-white checked shirt. Other men stand behind in white dhotis and shirts, and orange cloth hangs in the background beside an ornate golden pillar. A gold ceremonial offering tray sits in the foreground. The seated figure has distinctive long swept hair and saffron clothing with a beaded mala, consistent with a person blessing a devotee in a ritual setting.2013-04-20A photograph of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes with a bare shoulder, wearing a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets, with a white tripundra on his forehead and his hair tied in a bun. He lays his right palm on the forehead of a young boy in a red, yellow and white striped shirt with a dark rudraksha-style mala, who stands with his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits before a golden throne with red velvet cushions, and a gilded deity-like figure appears at the lower centre. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan at an ashram. The man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, matching the appearance cues for Swamiji (probable), who is the page's subject; he is performing the blessing.2012-10-08A seated man with long dreadlocks and a short beard, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders and a gold ceremonial necklace, places his right hand on the crown of a woman's head. She sits with eyes closed, wearing an orange sari, hoop earrings and a rudraksha mala, with a bindi and hair in a bun. The man sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of ornate gold carved panels. Behind them, a cameraman films from a tripod, and several women in orange saris and rudraksha malas stand with hands folded in anjali. The man's appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace matches the Swamiji candidate cues, so this is a probable in-person depiction of Swamiji (probable) giving blessing to a devotee.2017-10-12July 25 20142014-07-25A seated man in rust-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a gold pendant necklace raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling woman in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala. He sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold and silver throne, with a vibhuti or tilak mark on his brow. Behind them a cameraman in a red-orange garment films with a tripod-mounted camera, and a golden pillar stands at the right.2017-10-12A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak across his forehead, rudraksha mala beads and a gold necklace, placing his palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white polo shirt with an orange collar. Behind them, a deity murti or statue wears an orange turban and red-and-yellow garland, with a red velvet backdrop and gold ornamental decor. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ceremonial adornments, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) label for the satsang blessing scene.2012-10-07