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A seated figure in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap and a long rudraksha mala with a white tilak and red bindi places a palm on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta. The figure has long swept-back dark hair, and a second man in white hands behind them. Colorful flower garlands are visible at left and a white-clothed attendant stands in the background. a person is giving a blessing with a forehead touch.

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A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a pearl-and-gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, his hair tied back in a bun, placing his hand on the head of a long-haired person dressed in white with a red sacred thread on the wrist. Behind them, gold ritual objects, a peacock feather fan and red-and-white cloth are visible, with other people in orange and white seated in the background and a framed portrait in orange showing a turbaned figure at the upper right. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation gesture in a satsang hall.2014-03-21A photograph of an indoor satsang where a long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap and a rudraksha mala seated on a dark red cushioned chair reaches to place a hand on the forehead of a smiling man in a white shirt and red shawl. The figure's loose dark hair and rudraksha beads are visible. Behind them, a standing man in white and orange-cord dress with bare arms and a woman in white with a gold border sit or stand, and an orange towel rests on the chair arm. At lower left, a tray holds packaged sweets. A man at right in white with an orange cord presses his palms together in greeting. Background shows air conditioning units and a red curtain.2013-05-24A standing man in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala of large brown beads and white vibhuti marks on his forehead places his right hand on the crown of a seated man in a white short-sleeved shirt, who leans his head forward with eyes closed. Behind them are red draped fabric, a garlanded red-and-yellow decorated backdrop, and a glowing brass or gold offering plate. A woman in a white sari is partly visible at the right edge. The gesture resembles a blessing or darshan.2013-07-07July 05 20132013-07-05August 09 20172017-08-09 +1 copiesMay 03 20142014-05-03October 07 20122012-10-07A seated man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala and a bare upper body places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt, who has his eyes closed and is receiving blessing. The man holds a silver staff with a finial in his left hand, and gold drapery is visible at the lower left. Behind them, other devotees in white and saffron-brown clothing sit in a room with white walls and a red floor mat. The man's appearance with distinctive saffron robes and rudraksha beads is consistent with a person, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2014-07-06A seated man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, wearing a saffron-orange wrap, places his right palm on the forehead of a younger man in a white t-shirt who has his eyes closed and head tilted back, while holding the younger man's neck with his other hand. Garlands in red, orange and green and gold decorations sit in the background, and a woman in a blue sari is partly visible at the right edge. Appearance suggests a person giving a blessing; the figure's cues are long swept hair, rudraksha mala and saffron clothing. Physical people visible: three.2013-07-03A seated man in an orange-red robe and a pink flower garland touches the forehead of a younger man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who has his palms pressed together in respect. The seated man holds a silver trident and wears a leopard-print cloth; a peacock feather fan and gold vessels with ornate handles sit beside him, and a red-cushioned chair and framed artwork appear in the background. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial garments, matching the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, shown giving blessing to a devotee in an indoor ceremonial setting.2014-05-10September 05 20142014-09-05July 07 20132013-07-07