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A seated man with long dark hair and an orange-brown robe, with a rudraksha-style mala across his chest, places both hands on the head of a man wearing an orange-and-gold turban and a white t-shirt with a red lanyard. Behind them stands a deity murti dressed in a heavy garland of yellow, red, orange, green and purple flowers, with a golden crown. A golden animal figure. A younger person in white stands at the right edge. The scene looks like a blessing or anointing moment in an ashram hall.

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May 28 20132013-05-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang-style blessing: a long-haired man in an orange-brown shawl and a rudraksha-style necklace leans forward and places his right hand on the head of a man in white clothes and an orange-gold turban, who has his palms pressed together in front of his face. Behind them, a garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers hangs beside a golden figure. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala watches and smiles at the lower right, and another person in white with a red shawl stands at the upper right.2013-07-21A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a long rudraksha-style mala draped over the shoulders, sitting on a red cushioned seat before a deity murti decorated with a tall garland of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers and a gold crown. A young man in a white t-shirt with a red lanyard and an orange turban kneels and offers something with both hands toward the seated figure. A small child stands behind him, and a standing fan and pink curtain are visible in the room. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and a mala, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance seated in person.2013-07-21A seated man in an orange-brown robe with long dark hair and a red flower garland with a gold-bordered ribbon places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt, orange shawl and yellow-gold turban. The kneeling man has his palms joined. Behind them, women in saffron and yellow saris and a white-clad figure watch. Red curtains and a wall air conditioner appear in the background. A candidate matching a person by long swept-back hair, orange ornate robe and red garland sits giving a blessing, a sign of an initiation or darshan moment.2013-05-28May 28 20132013-05-28A seated man in an orange-and-yellow robe with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a bald older man in a white shirt, who holds up his palm in greeting. Behind them a deity murti is decorated with red and white flower garlands and a green cloth, and a gold lion-headed seat arm is at the left. The setting resembles a devotional gathering or blessing moment. The seated man in orange shows a person cues: a rudraksha mala and saffron-orange robe, though the seat and blessing role alone are not decisive.2013-10-02A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark, a saffron-orange wrap and a long orange-beaded necklace places his right hand on the head of a younger man in a white t-shirt with a rudraksha mala, whose palms are pressed together in namaskar and eyes are closed. Behind them is a golden throne-like seat decorated with garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers, plus gold ritual items. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of the Swamiji candidate with distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and ornate beads, so the identification is probable; the younger man wears an accreditation badge.2013-07-02May 28 20132013-05-28A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long orange-beaded necklace, with long swept-back dark hair, smiling as he extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a young man in a rust-brown t-shirt who stands before him with head bowed. Behind them is a stage backdrop of garlands in yellow, red, green and white, with gold ornaments and hanging yellow and purple fabric. A red-cushioned seat is visible beside the seated figure. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, giving a blessing to a devotee at a satsang setting.2013-07-15A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown robe with a red and gold beaded garland, his long dark hair swept back, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white t-shirt who wears a red and gold patterned cap. Behind them, women in orange, red and white saris stand in a bright room with a white air conditioner and red curtains. The seated man, who has long swept-back hair and a red bead garland, is presented as a person by appearance cues, while the boy is a devotee receiving a blessing.2013-05-28A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-brown robe and a red beaded garland with gold accents, places his right hand on the head of a young man in a white polo shirt and an orange turban-style head covering. The younger man stands with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes lowered. Behind them, seated women in orange and red saris and a standing woman in white watch; a crowded indoor room with white walls and an air conditioner is visible.2013-05-28A seated man with long dark hair and a swept-back style, wearing an orange-brown shawl draped over the shoulder and a rudraksha-style brown bead necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt who stands with hands joined in reverence. The seated figure has a white tilak on his forehead and a golden necklace, sitting before a throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers and gold ornamentation. The recipient wears a small badge and a brown bead necklace. a person appears as the seated figure, giving blessing to a devotee in a satsang or darshan setting. Two additional people are partly visible at the right edge in white clothing.2013-07-02