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A photo of a satsang or deeksha moment in a bright hall. On the left, a figure with long dark hair tied back, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed saffron garment, extends a hand toward the chest of a young man. The young man wears a white kurta, a dark rudraksha mala and an event badge, and raises his right hand high with palm open. Behind them a framed portrait shows a saffron-robed sannyasi against a gold-framed backdrop, and seated devotees in the background watch. Appearance-based label: the figure on the left resembles Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, ornate gold and rudraksha adornments; the identification is appearance-based only.

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March 06 20142014-03-06March 09 20142014-03-09A photograph of a long-haired man in a saffron-and-gold wrap and a rudraksha mala, seated on the left, pressing his palm to the forehead of a young man in white kurta and trousers with an event badge, who stands with his hands raised in reverence. Behind them, a portrait labelled with a saffron-robed figure sits on a stand, and seated devotees watch, including a woman in white with a red-brown shawl. A gold deity murti is partly visible at lower left. Swamiji (probable) is identifiable by the long hair, saffron-gold wrap and rudraksha mala of the figure giving the blessing; the receiving man is a devotee. Roughly four people are visible.2014-03-06A seated man with long dark hair pulled back, wearing a rust-red shawl over his shoulders and a long rudraksha mala with a gold ceremonial necklace, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala. The younger man has his eyes closed and both hands raised near his face in a receiving gesture. Behind them, a woman in white sits and watches, and a gold-foil covered object lies in the lower left. The setting is an indoor hall with wooden doors and a sign above. a person is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, and ornate gold necklace with rust-red shawl; the role shown is conferring a blessing or initiatory touch on a devotee.2013-12-08A photograph of a Nayana Deeksha-style blessing. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a gold necklace of ornate bead ornaments, rudraksha-style beads and a saffron-orange dhoti-style wrap stands at left, pressing his palm to the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a moustache, whose arms are raised. The blessed man's other palm is open upward. Behind them a seated woman in a white top and another in a patterned orange top watch. A small paper slip is held in the officiant's hand, and a gold deity murti or ornament sits at lower left. The officiant is probable Swamiji, with long hair, a saffron wrap, gold neck ornaments and a sandal-marked forehead.2014-01-04A photograph of a seated man in an orange and gold shawl, with a long swept-back hairstyle, white vertical forehead markings, layered beaded necklaces and a gold bracelet, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta with rudraksha mala, glasses and raised left hand. In the background a woman in white stands watching beside a large golden object, a projection screen and red drapes. The white-clad man wears an event badge.2014-01-03December 10 20132013-12-10Indoor photo of a guru placing his right palm on the forehead of a devotee in a warm, softly lit hall. The guru has long dark hair tied back, bare-chested under a saffron-orange cloth, wears a thick brown rudraksha mala, and has a white tilak on his forehead. He holds a gold-wrapped object in the lower left. The devotee has dark curly hair, wears a white kurta and a red-orange shawl with printed text, and raises his palm outward. Behind them, a man in orange stands at the right edge and an orange chair sits in the background.2014-03-09December 13 20132013-12-13March 07 20142014-03-07A man with a bun, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti-style garment and a long brown rudraksha mala, stands at left with his right hand raised in blessing, touching the forehead of a young man in a white collared shirt with rolled sleeves. Behind them a woman in a white sari with an orange border and a red-and-gold bangle-decorated arm stands near a red curtain, and several men in casual shirts watch. A gold ceremonial object is visible at lower left. Indoors, with a white wall and tiled floor.2013-09-30A photo of a close, intimate moment in an ashram setting. A bare-chested man with long dark hair in a low bun, wearing an orange-red cloth over his shoulders and a beaded white-and-silver necklace, reaches toward a younger man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. The younger man has his right arm raised and eyes closed. A golden lion-head sculpture stands behind them, with a brass lamp and wooden paneling in the background. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues are the long swept-back hair, ornate beaded necklace and orange garment, so he is labelled Swamiji (probable) as the figure giving blessing; the recipient is a devotee. Two people are visible.2014-01-19