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A photo of a seated long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap and yellow undergarment, wearing a thick orange-red rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, placing a hand on the forehead of a young Western man in a white kurta and orange-red shawl. The man stands with eyes closed and hands raised in a blessing exchange. A red velvet throne-like chair and curtain frame the scene, with a tray of small packets at lower left and a seated man in an orange shawl at right, with a wall air cooler and fans in the background.

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May 15 20132013-05-15A photograph of a satsang setting with a seated figure in a rust-orange saffron-toned wrap, long dark hair swept back, and a long beaded necklace, reaching out to touch the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with an orange-and-black rudraksha-style mala. The seated figure is on a red velvet throne-style chair with a towel and a tray of offerings, fruit and sweets in the foreground. A woman in white sari stands at right and a white air conditioning unit is behind. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified from appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange wrap, and ornate beaded necklace, shown giving a blessing.2013-05-15A seated long-haired figure in an orange-brown robe with a yellow inner garment and a long rudraksha mala draped over one shoulder extends an arm and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers with an orange shawl. The seated figure sits on a maroon cushioned seat with a folded brown towel. Behind them are a beige wall, a wall-mounted air cooler and a window; a standing attendant in white and orange is at the right edge. The gesture appears to be a blessing given during a satsang.2013-05-19May 15 20132013-05-15A seated long-haired figure in an orange-brown robe with a gold-edged yellow cloth and a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders reaches up to touch the forehead of a young man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala. A shaven-headed monk in orange robe and rudraksha mala sits behind them, and a red velvet chair, cushion, and tray of offerings and flower garlands are at the front. A white air cooler and air conditioner stand against a pale wall beside maroon curtains.2013-05-15May 19 20132013-05-19May 15 20132013-05-15May 19 20132013-05-19A photograph of an indoor satsang setting. A man with long dark hair and an orange-brown shawl over a rust-coloured garment, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, sits on a deep red velvet armchair and places his right hand on the forehead of a bearded man in a white shirt and orange-red scarf. Behind them stands a large white air conditioner, a fan, and a red curtain. A second man in orange clothing sits at right, and a small tray of wrapped sweets and packets sits at lower left. The seated man with long hair is a person by appearance cues; the recipient is a devotee receiving blessing.2013-05-19May 15 20132013-05-15Photograph of a seated man in rust-orange robes with a long swept-back hair, wearing a thick red and yellow bead garland and a rudraksha-style mala, touching the forehead of a clean-shaven man in white shirt with an orange-red shawl and hair tied in a bun, who holds his palms together. Swamiji (probable) is seated on a dark cushioned seat with a golden-orange cloth; the seated figure has long hair, rust robes, a red bead garland and gold necklace cues. Behind them, women in orange and white saris, and a woman in white with an orange shawl, sit and stand in a hall with a floor fan and a pot of orange offerings nearby.2013-05-28A seated man in a rust-brown robe with a gold-yellow edge and a thick rudraksha mala with gold bead ornaments sits on a plush red velvet chair, one hand resting on a folded peach cloth. He reaches out to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt with a lanyard badge, who holds his palm up in response. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala watches. A red velvet curtain, two white room coolers and a tray of sweets and fruit sit in the room.2013-05-15