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A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial beads, places his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt with blue sleeve trim, whose eyes are closed and head is tilted back while the first figure's other hand supports his neck. Behind them, a garlanded deity murti with red and white flower garlands and gold decorations is visible, and a bald man in a white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha mala looks on at right. A visible appearance-based candidate for Swamiji wears distinctive saffron wrap, long hair and rudraksha malas during a blessing; this is a probable Swamiji in person, giving a blessing to a devotee.

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A photo from a satsang where a seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, and an orange-saffron shawl places his palm on the forehead of a man in a brown t-shirt, who raises his other hand in return. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and another in white with a gold-edged shawl watch, and a woman in an orange sari stands near the back. A towel lies on the seat beside the seated figure, and floral garlands hang at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, rudraksha mala and saffron shawl are the qualifying cues.2013-07-03A 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.2013-07-02A long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and multiple rudraksha malas places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white polo shirt with blue collar stripes, who tilts his head back with eyes closed while his palms are raised in front of his chest. Behind them, a man in white with a rudraksha mala watches, another man in white stands at right, and a woman in a white sari with red border stands in the background near red drapes and a standing fan. The setting is an indoor ashram hall with red fabric and floral decor. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label): the long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and layered rudraksha malas fit the presentation, and he is conferring a blessing on the devotee.2013-07-06A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long dark braid and rudraksha mala places one hand on the forehead of a kneeling young man in a white kurta. The seated figure sits on a red velvet throne-like seat with a saffron cloth beside it. Behind them, a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers decorates a deity murti, and white-clad devotees stand in the background.2013-07-04A 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.2013-07-02July 02 20132013-07-02July 02 20132013-07-02October 07 20122012-10-07A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala places one hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style garment, who has closed eyes and palms raised in devotion. The seated figure has long dark hair pulled back, a vibhuti or tilak mark on the forehead, and sits on a red patterned cushion. Behind them are colourful garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with a gold statue-like object and orange cloth draped in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or padapuja-style darshan in a temple setting. Probable Swamiji is seated, wearing saffron robe, rudraksha mala and long hair, giving blessing to a devotee.2013-07-14A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak across his forehead, rudraksha mala beads and a gold necklace, placing his palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white polo shirt with an orange collar. Behind them, a deity murti or statue wears an orange turban and red-and-yellow garland, with a red velvet backdrop and gold ornamental decor. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ceremonial adornments, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) label for the satsang blessing scene.2012-10-07February 19 20152015-02-19May 12 20132013-05-12