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A seated man in a maroon-red shawl and gold-toned seat blesses an older man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The seated man has long dark hair in a low knot, a white vibhuti marking on his forehead, a red bindi, and a gold necklace. He presses his palm to the older man's forehead while holding a silver staff, the older man's eyes closed in receptive devotion. A gold ring and watch are visible on the blessing hand. A woman with a rudraksha mala watches at the right edge. Walls are beige panels. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on his long hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-toned shawl, seated as the blessing giver.

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