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A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange turban and orange-gold draped cloth, bare-shouldered, with a gold-trimmed ornament on the turban and beaded bracelets on his right wrist, placing his right palm on the forehead of an older man in white shirt and glasses who wears a lanyard badge. The older man stands with eyes lowered as a helper in white steadies his shoulder at left. Background is orange curtains with bright light. Swamiji (probable) is the orange-turbaned figure, identified by long hair, turban and saffron clothing, and blessing a devotee. Two physical people are visible plus a partially visible helper, giving a total of three.

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A photograph of a figure in an orange turban and orange shawl with a gold-bordered maroon garment and a beaded necklace, extending one arm forward with the hand raised above a seated man in a white shirt whose head is bowed. Other people are visible in the background, including a man in glasses at left and several figures in white. The raised hand appears to be a blessing gesture during an assembly. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with the figure wearing a saffron turban, orange shawl, rudraksha-style beaded adornments and a gold-trimmed garment.2011-09-23December 17 20112011-12-17A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange saffron shawl and multiple rudraksha malas placing his right hand on the forehead of an older man bending forward. The older man wears a white kurta with a gold-embroidered collar and a blue-and-brown cord with beaded necklaces. The setting is an indoor room with pale pink walls and a dark red curtain at left. The scene appears to show a blessing or pada-puja style darshan. The orange-clad figure matches the appearance cues of a saffron-robed sannyasi with rudraksha malas, a person, giving a blessing to a devotee.2011-12-11March 30 20122012-03-30A photograph of a seated man in an orange turban and orange robe, wearing red and white flower garlands, gold bangles and a gold necklace, with a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a sheet of white paper and reads it. In front of him, a man in a white kurta leans forward and holds the paper, appearing to submit a written request. Behind them, a figure in orange robes with a white tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala stands. Red and orange stage backdrop with soft lights.2012-04-01A photograph of a seated man in an orange turban, orange shawl and red and yellow marigold garland placing his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt, who faces away from the camera. The seated man wears a red tilak mark and a gold ornament on his turban, and his long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Another hand rests on the white-shirted man's shoulder. Red and pink string lights and a floral arrangement frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange turban, orange shawl, rudraksha-style red beaded garland and long swept-back hair, giving a blessing.2012-03-30A seated figure in an orange turban, orange sleeveless robe and orange shawl, with long dark hair and a gold pendant necklace, raises one hand to the head of a man in a white shirt and glasses who bows forward with hands joined. Behind them, people in white, cream and green clothing stand watching at an indoor gathering, and an orange-robed person sits nearby.2009-09-15A photograph of a padapuja-style blessing on a stage. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white tilak, wearing an orange sleeveless garment, smiles broadly while placing both hands on the head of a seated older man. The older man wears a plain white shirt, a black beaded mala and a gold pendant, and his eyes are lowered. Blurred gold and red ceremonial decor fills the background, and a dark curtain sits behind the stage. A microphone is visible at the lower left. The blessing figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair and saffron-orange clothing, and is shown as the one giving the blessing.2010-11-18 +2 copiesApril 01 20122012-04-01A figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban stands at right, bare-armed, with a rudraksha-style bead mala and gold bangles and armbands, placing both hands on the head of a devotee bowed before them with palms joined. A grey-haired elderly man in glasses and a white shirt stands at left, and a person in a tan shawl bows forward. Blurred onlookers fill the hall behind, with a large orange-toned backdrop and ceiling lights above. A small wooden box or tray is visible at lower right. a person: the orange-clad figure with turban, mala and gold armbands is the candidate, shown in person giving blessing to the bowed devotee.2011-11-25A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange turban with a gold-trimmed edge touches the forehead of a man in a white kurta and white dhoti-style clothing who kneels before him. The seated figure wears long rudraksha-style beaded malas, gold bangles on the upper arm and wrist, and a red tilak, and smiles while holding an open printed booklet with a photograph on its cover. Behind them, a gilded golden throne or altar backdrop and an orange cloth are visible. The kneeling man wears glasses and red and gold wrist threads. This appears to be a padapuja-style blessing with personal touch.2011-12-10A photograph of a seated-standing devotional blessing indoors. A young man with curly hair in a white kurta, hands pressed together in namaste, bows his head as a man in an orange turban with a red tilak mark and ornate crown-like brooch raises his right hand over him. The blessed man wears a saffron-orange garment with a gold border, rudraksha mala necklaces, red beaded bracelets and a rings. Probable Swamiji (probable) with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, giving a blessing. Behind them, several devotees in pink and checked shirts stand with hands folded; a partially visible bald man in orange with glasses appears at the right edge. Warm hall lighting and draped curtains in the background.2011-12-22