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A photograph of a ritual blessing at an indoor event. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a red-and-gold saffron wrap with a gold-toned necklace, raises one arm and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a saffron-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. The man has closed eyes and a bindi-like mark on the forehead. Behind them, a seated woman in red robes with a rudraksha mala and a red mark on her forehead holds a folded paper, and several people in white and red attire stand in the background. A large screen shows an image of people in red shawls. No a person candidate is established from the visible cues alone, so the figure is described by role as a blessing giver.

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A photograph of a session where a figure in an orange-and-gold saffron robe, with long dark hair swept back, places a hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta and a red-orange shawl with printed text. The man wears beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and stands with his eyes closed. Behind them a seated woman in an orange sari with a red bindi holds a sheet of paper, and a white-clad man stands to the left. A screen in the background shows a larger image of a similar ritual. The setting is an indoor hall with warm ceiling lights.2015-07-10A woman in a maroon and gold sari, seen from behind, leans forward and presses her palm to the forehead of a man in a white shirt with eyes closed, as in a blessing. He wears an orange-and-maroon patterned shawl and a lanyard, and raises his other hand palm-out. A woman in a maroon top with a beaded necklace sits behind him, and a man in white stands at the left. A large screen behind shows a figure in red and white. Gold ornate decor and a small framed image are visible at left.2015-07-10A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple setting. A person in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair in a bun places a hand on the forehead of a man in white clothing with an orange shawl, while holding a small folded white paper in the other hand. A man in white with rudraksha beads and a tilak stands behind, and a gold-decorated deity murti and orange-and-white robed attendants are visible in the background. Three people are physically present.2012-04-27July 05 20152015-07-05 +1 copiesMay 14 20142014-05-14A photograph of a man in a rust-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a white-and-red forehead mark placing his right hand on the forehead of a seated devotee in a white kurta. The devotee kneels with palms pressed together, eyes closed. A gold kalasha-style vessel sits at the lower left, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure hangs at upper right, and red and gold cushions line the floor behind them.2014-03-21A ritual initiation photo. A bare-chested priest in a rust-red dhoti with a gold-trimmed sash and a beaded necklace presses his right palm onto the forehead of a shaven-headed man in a white kurta, who wears an orange-red scarf printed with dark script and a rudraksha-style mala. The priest holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and orange-red shawls stand near a brass kalasha and green foliage.2015-07-17March 21 20142014-03-21May 03 20142014-05-03A photograph of a seated figure in a reddish-brown and gold-bordered shawl over bare shoulders, with a long white braid down the back and a beaded necklace, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a bearded man in a white shirt with a red beaded mala. The bearded man has his palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them stands a golden deity murti draped in orange cloth and adorned with red, yellow and white flower garlands, beside a golden figure and a red cushion. The setting suggests a blessing or darshan moment. Only two physical people are visible; a partially visible third person appears at the right edge. The seated figure shows appearance cues consistent with the page's reference to a person, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-11-15A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged and places his right palm on the head of a grey-haired man in a white shirt who kneels before him, a blessing gesture. The seated man has long hair tied in a knot with a red band and a rudraksha mala draped over his bare shoulder; he holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind them, two women in white with orange shawls stand, one wearing a long beaded necklace. A silver ceremonial staff with a finial stands beside the seated figure, and gold cushions appear at the lower left. The setting is an indoor hall with a white air-conditioning unit on the wall. Three people are visible. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by the long hair, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, and is physically present.2014-07-06A photograph of a seated figure with a swept-back dark hair, white vibhuti horizontal marks and a red kumkum dot on the forehead, bare-shouldered and wearing a deep red shawl with gold border and a long gold-beaded necklace. He reaches to touch the crown of a man kneeling in front of him; the man wears a white kurta, a thin gold chain, and has his palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them stand a golden lion-headed throne armrest, orange and blue drapes, and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a ceremonial gold necklace and a shawl, matching the cues for the page's named teacher, so the appearance is consistent with that identity in person.2013-11-11