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A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, an orange-saffron draped garment and a long necklace of rudraksha beads, extending his hands toward the head of a short-haired, bearded man in a white shirt who kneels before him. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at the left, and red and orange draped fabric with a colourful garland-decorated deity backdrop appears behind them.

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A seated man in an orange-brown saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala with multiple beads touches the crown of a young man in a white shirt, who kneels with eyes closed and head bowed. The robed man has long swept-back hair, a small white tilak on his forehead, and his eyes are closed in concentration. Behind them stands a deity murti draped in red and orange cloth with a colourful flower garland of yellow, red and blue blossoms, against a deep red curtain. The gesture resembles a blessing transmitted through the hand on the head. a person: the robed man with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala is a.2013-07-07A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead and a red bindi, wears an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders and a long strand of rudraksha mala beads. He leans forward and extends his right hand to touch the crown of a clean-shaven-looking man with short dark hair and a beard, who wears a white collared shirt and kneels with bowed head. Behind them, red velvet drapes, a brass oil lamp and colourful flower garlands hang near a deity murti. The orange-clothed figure appears to be giving a blessing; the seated figure matches the appearance cues, so this is a probable in-person identification with the role of blessing giver. a person is shown giving a blessing to a devotee in a satsang-style setting.2013-07-11A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and a long rudraksha mala with long swept-back hair and a white-ash tilak on his forehead places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a white collared shirt, who bows his head and raises his right hand. Behind them hang garlands in red, yellow, white and green, and red draped cloth fills the background. The seated man is described as Swamiji (probable) on the basis of his long hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha mala, performing a blessing on a devotee. A watermarked copyright is present in the lower right corner.2013-07-07A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, and a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a silver-toned bracelet. He is touching the forehead of a younger man in a white t-shirt with an orange collar, who stands in front of him with his eyes closed. Behind them are garlands in red, white, and yellow and a large golden-yellow deity murti. A red cushioned seat is at lower left. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated man, identified by his saffron robe, rudraksha malas, long hair and tilak while blessing a devotee in a ritual forehead blessing.2013-07-16A photograph of a satsang blessing. A figure seated on a red cushion wears an orange-saffron garment, long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha beads on the neck and shoulder, and places a palm on the forehead of a bearded man in a white collared shirt with a name badge, who stands with eyes closed and hands raised. Another seated person in white with rudraksha mala and a woman in white are behind. Red drapes and a white floor are in the background. a person: the saffron-clad seated figure with long hair and rudraksha ornaments is the teacher giving the blessing.2013-07-06July 06 20132013-07-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, long dark hair gathered at the back and a large rudraksha mala draped over his chest, reaches out to press his palm against the forehead of a man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. A golden deity murti and a peacock-feather fan stand behind them, and a silver ceremonial lamp is visible above. a person is shown giving blessing to a devotee in what appears to be a ritual setting.2014-09-13September 03 20142014-09-03July 14 20142014-07-14A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a long-haired, swept-back style and a rudraksha mala around his neck places both hands on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl. The seated figure has a white forehead marking and is smiling. Behind them hang garlands of yellow, white, purple and green flowers and a gold-coloured drape. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange robes, long hair and rudraksha mala, giving a blessing; the young man receives it with his head bowed.2013-07-14A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back dark hair, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, rudraksha mala beads and a gold ceremonial necklace, touches the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt and orange cord who kneels before him. The seated man sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat. Behind them, another person in orange robes and a flower garland sits near a golden statue. a person in the appearance-based label for the seated man, performing a blessing or initiation touch during satsang. Red and orange cloth, a red seat and a green plant fill the background.2012-10-07August 01 20142014-08-01