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A seated long-haired figure in a white and gold-bordered shawl reaches toward the forehead of a short-haired man in a white collared shirt, who leans in toward them. In front of them a pink-draped table holds a silver tray with a small metal cup and vessels, flanked by vases of pink, white and orange flowers. Behind is a wooden-panelled room with a tall painted figure panel and a black desk fan. Two people are visible.

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A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wearing a white and gold-bordered garment, a pink and red flower garland, and a long gold ceremonial necklace, who is applying a mark to the forehead of a man in a grey-white kurta with a silver shawl, kneeling before them. Behind them is a pink-draped table with a vase of gladiolus flowers in yellow, purple and pink, and a woman in an orange sari sits to the side. The setting is a wood-panelled room with a white sofa, a blue wall hanging and a fan.2006-04-23Photo of a man in a plain white t-shirt seated before a long-haired figure in a white dhoti-style garment with gold border, who sits on a white cushion and presses a hand to the man's forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them is a small altar with a pink cloth, an orange cup, silver bowls and a vase of purple and pink flowers. The figure wears a gold-edged white shawl draped over the shoulder and a red cushion is visible at right. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include long swept-back hair and a gold-bordered white garment; the figure is shown giving darshan-style blessing to a devotee.2006-04-23A photograph of an indoor room with a cream sofa, flower arrangement of pink lilies and red roses in a gold vase, a black electric fan, and a silver tray with a small pink-draped table holding offerings. A young man in a white t-shirt stands on the left with his arms raised, his fingers touching the forehead of a long-haired man in a white garment with gold trim seated on the sofa, eyes closed. A woman in red is partly visible at the lower left edge. A framed dark painting hangs on the wall behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated long-haired man wears a white and gold garment and long swept-back hair, a figure whose appearance is consistent with the page's claim.2006-04-23A photograph of a ritual scene indoors. A man with long dark hair wearing a white and gold-bordered shawl over white clothing, with pink and white flower garlands and a gold chain, presses his fingers to the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt who wears a brown rudraksha mala. A small brass bowl, vase of flowers and a pink-draped table sit behind them, with a fan and wood-panelled wall in the background. The second man is a devotee receiving the blessing.2006-04-23April 23 20062006-04-23April 23 20062006-04-23April 23 20062006-04-23April 23 20062006-04-23April 23 20062006-04-23Indoor photo in a warmly lit room with wood-panelled walls. A man with grey hair and a light grey sweater faces a man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing a white shawl with gold border and bare-chested beneath; the second man's hands are raised toward the first's head in a blessing gesture. A silver tray with flowers and a red-draped side table sit behind them, with a framed photo on the wall. Probable Swamiji (long dark hair, white and gold shawl, bare-chested blessing a devotee), shown in person. Two physical people are visible.2006-04-23A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing a cream and gold shawl, a red-and-white flower garland with pink blossoms, and a gold necklace, has his forehead marked with a ritual substance applied by a standing man in a pale blue shirt who holds his palm up in greeting. A silver tray with a small metal vessel and flower arrangements in pink, purple and yellow sits on a magenta cloth in front. Behind them a seated woman in pink and a man in a dark shirt sit in a room with a blue-and-white hanging and a fan on the right. The shawl-wearing figure's long hair and gold adornments make him a probable Swamiji (probable), seated and receiving the blessing.2006-04-23A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti-style garment with gold border, a gold shawl and a heavy gold necklace with a long pendant, reaches forward to touch the forehead of a bearded man with light brown hair in a white top, who kneels before him in front of a bouquet of gladiolus and other flowers on a low table. Another seated person in an orange-red garment is partially visible in the centre. A pink cloth covers the table, and a fan and white cushions sit in a wooden-panelled room. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and gold ornaments, so the appearance suggests a person performing a forehead blessing, though this is uncertain.2006-04-23