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A photograph of a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala necklace seated on a plush maroon throne, reaching out to touch the forehead of an elderly white-haired man kneeling with palms pressed together in prayer. The elderly man wears a white kurta and an orange shawl. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand and sit in a room with a wall-mounted air conditioner and a folded orange towel on the throne arm. The giver of blessing is in person; he is the only person given that role in the scene.

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May 24 20132013-05-24May 14 20132013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-brown robe with a long rope-like rudraksha mala draped over one shoulder and long dark hair pulled back, resting one hand on the head of a kneeling older man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl with palms pressed together. The seated figure is on a maroon velvet chair with an orange cloth on the armrest; a tray of wrapped sweets and fruit sits in the foreground. In the background, several men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls stand in a hall with white air conditioning units and a fan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala match the presentation cues, and the figure is the one giving blessing. The kneeling man receives the blessing, appearing to be a devotee in a ritual blessing exchange.2013-05-24A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a long rope-like beaded mala around his neck places his right palm on the forehead of a standing man in a white collared shirt with an orange-and-red sash. The standing man presses his palms together in greeting. A bearded man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a sash sits partly visible at right. Behind them are a maroon curtain, a white wall-mounted air conditioner and a fan. The seated figure is Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron robe, long swept-back hair and the rudraksha-style mala, receiving the greeting of a devotee.2013-05-24May 24 20132013-05-24Indoor photo of a long-haired man in an orange-brown wrap and an orange rudraksha-style bead mala draped over his shoulders, seated on a maroon cushioned chair. He leans forward and places his right hand on the forehead of an elderly white-haired man in a white shirt, who bows his head. A small white tilak mark is visible on the seated man's forehead. Behind them, a fan and an air conditioner unit are visible in a bright room, and a partly visible seated figure in white and gold appears in the background.2013-05-14A seated long-haired figure in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders reaches out to touch the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt with an orange lanyard, who has his palms pressed together. The seated figure sits on a maroon cushioned seat with an orange cloth beside it, and a tray of sweets lies at the lower left. Behind them, other devotees in white dhotis and orange or red shawls watch, one holding a rudraksha mala, with a red curtain and a white air conditioner in the background. The gesture appears to be a blessing or darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, cues consistent with the page's claim that he is present.2013-05-24Indoor photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange draped clothing with a long orange-brown rudraksha mala and long dark hair, reaching forward to touch the forehead of an older man with short grey hair who has his palms pressed together. The older man wears a white shirt and white dhoti-style clothing with a dark beaded necklace and a name badge. The seated figure rests an arm on a red-cushioned chair, with a folded orange cloth on the armrest. Behind them are a maroon curtain, white wall-mounted air conditioners and a window; a man in a white garment and another man with a shaved head and a yellow-bordered cloth appear at the right edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, a probable Swamiji cue, with the appearance-based label applied.2013-05-14May 24 20132013-05-24Indoor satsang scene. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron cloth with a red rudraksha mala sits in a red-cushioned chair and reaches out to place a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white trousers with an orange-red scarf, whose palms are pressed together in respect. Several men in white shirts with red scarves stand in the background, and a pedestal fan and cream walls with a window fill the room. The chair's side table holds an orange towel and small packets.2013-05-19Indoor satsang scene in front of a maroon velvet backdrop. A long-haired figure in orange-brown robes with a red-orange shawl sits on a maroon velvet seat and places a raised hand on the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt and white trousers with an orange-red shawl. The older man, with hands pressed together, bends forward in reception. Plastic-wrapped sweets sit in a basket at the lower left, a wall air conditioner is behind, and a few other people in white stand at the right edge. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and blessing the devotee.2013-05-19