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A photograph of a satsang-style blessing in an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in a rust-brown draped robe with a wooden rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on a dark red velvet chair, extending one hand to touch the forehead of a bald, moustached man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl over his shoulders, whose palms are raised in reverence. Behind them, a man in white with an orange sash stands near orange cloth, and a younger man in a red scarf and orange lanyard sits at right. Wall-mounted air conditioning units and a red curtain form the background.

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A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over an orange-brown robe, placing his palm on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl, while the devotee raises his own palm in blessing. Behind them, an attendant in white dhoti and orange sash stands near a white air-conditioning unit and red curtains, with a red-cushioned seat and an orange towel in the foreground. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long hair and rudraksha mala, giving a blessing to a devotee at a satsang-style event.2013-05-24A seated figure with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing an orange-brown draped garment, reaches out to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red shawl and rudraksha beads. The man raises his left hand palm-out. Two bald men in white with red shawls stand in the background beside a window and an electric fan, with a red-upholstered chair at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, rudraksha mala and saffron-orange drape are the appearance cues, and the page places him at the satsang; he is giving a blessing to a devotee.2013-05-19May 24 20132013-05-24A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair swept back, wearing a rust-orange draped garment and a beaded brown rudraksha-style shawl, reaching forward to place both hands on the head of an older bald-to-grey-haired man in a white shirt and white trousers who bows with raised hands. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and orange-yellow waistcloth stands near a red curtain, and other people in white and red shawls sit or stand in an indoor hall with wall-mounted air conditioners and a fan.2013-05-24May 24 20132013-05-24May 24 20132013-05-24A photograph of a satsang-style interaction indoors. A man with long dark hair tied back, wearing an orange-brown cloth draped over his shoulder and a thick braided rope-like necklace of beads, is seated on a dark red cushioned seat and extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl and a rudraksha mala. The standing man has both palms raised in a receiving gesture. Behind them, two people in white dhotis with orange shawls stand near an air conditioner, and a partially visible person sits at lower centre. A deep red curtain hangs at upper right. The seated man has distinctive long hair, a braided necklace and orange-brown robes, a presentation compatible with the page's reference, but his appearance alone is not enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role as the seated teacher.2013-05-24A photograph of a satsang setting in a cream-walled room. A long-haired figure in an orange-brown robe and rudraksha mala sits on a maroon-upholstered seat and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl. The seated figure fits the page's appearance cues of long hair, rudraksha and orange clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) giving blessing to a devotee. Behind them a man with a sandalwood or vibhuti forehead mark wears a red shawl, another man in white stands at right, and a white fan and a tray of small packets appear at left.2013-05-19A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown shawl, a rust-orange beaded mala and a yellow undergarment, extending a raised palm toward the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-and-white neck cord and a wristwatch, who holds his palms together in front of him. A small white marking is visible on the seated figure's forehead. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti and orange shawl, a man in white with an orange sash, and a seated man in white kneel or stand near an air cooler and a wall. The setting looks like an indoor satsang or initiation session. a person appearance is a probable match: long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style mala and saffron clothing for the seated figure, who is receiving the palm gesture.2013-05-14May 24 20132013-05-24A long-haired figure in an orange-red shawl and saffron-yellow garment reaches to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange-and-brown beaded mala draped at his chest. The man's eyes are closed and his arms are raised overhead as he tilts his head back. Behind them, a seated man with white and orange ritual markings on his forehead and a second person in white watch, and a white air-conditioning unit is on the wall. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in orange-red shawl and saffron garment with long swept-back hair, touching the devotee's forehead in a blessing gesture. The shirt-wearing man is a devotee receiving the touch.2013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14