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A photograph of a seated figure with long dark dreadlock-style hair, a crescent ornament and white tilak marks, wearing an orange and gold shawl draped over bare shoulders and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a silver trident-like staff while placing a hand on the forehead of an older man in a white long-sleeved shirt with a rudraksha mala who is bowing forward. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure based on the long hair, saffron-orange ornate clothing, mala and crescent cues, with the older devotee receiving blessing. A woman is partially visible at the lower right edge, and warm wall panels form the background.

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Photograph of an indoor satsang setting with beige wall panels. A long-haired man with a dark turban-style head covering and crescent ornament, wearing an orange robe over a yellow garment and a rudraksha mala, sits on a cushioned seat holding a silver staff. Facing him, an older man with grey hair, wearing a white shirt and a rudraksha mala, raises one hand in blessing toward him. A gold ceremonial item is visible at left, and a woman in the right background watches. Page-flagged candidate, appearance-based: a person seated in orange and yellow robes with ornate turban and mala, receiving a blessing.2013-12-04December 04 20132013-12-04December 04 20132013-12-04A photograph of a long-haired figure with dreadlocked hair topped by a silver crescent ornament, wearing a saffron-orange and gold garment draped over one shoulder, placing an open palm on the forehead of a bald man in a white long-sleeved shirt. The man stands before him, hands folded in a gesture of reverence, while a silver trident-like staff is held beside them against a plain beige wall. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan exchange. a person is present in the orange and gold robe with the crescent ornament and dreadlocks, shown as an in-person figure bestowing a blessing on a devotee.2013-12-04December 04 20132013-12-04A photograph of a seated figure with long dark dreadlocks wrapped in a topknot, a silver crescent ornament at the crown, and white and red forehead markings, wearing an orange-red shawl with gold border and a rudraksha mala. He faces right and blesses a man in a white kurta and white dhoti with white forehead marking and a beaded mala, who leans forward and touches palms raised to the seated figure's forehead. Gold-toned fabric and a silver staff are visible at the lower edge. A second person's hand and face appear at the right edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, a crescent crown and an orange shawl with rudraksha, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference (probable). The beige wall and panels form the backdrop.2013-12-04A photograph of two men in close indoor contact. The figure on the left has long swept-back hair with a silver crescent ornament, a red-orange and gold shawl draped over the shoulders, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a red tilak on the forehead; he holds a silver trident-shaped staff and places his hand on the head of a young man. The young man wears a plain white collared shirt with a green stripe and a dark cord necklace, eyes closed and head tilted up, receiving the blessing. Warm beige wall panels and a golden furnishing are behind them. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with the qualifying cues being the long hair, crescent ornament, saffron and gold shawl and beads, shown in the act of blessing.2013-12-04December 04 20132013-12-04A seated man with long dark hair coiled into a dreadlocked crown topped by a silver crescent ornament, a red-and-white tilak on his forehead, a bare-shouldered saffron and gold garment, and a thick rudraksha-style mala of brown beads. He gestures with raised open hands toward an older man in a white kurta and a silver wristwatch, who holds a long silver staff and raises his palms in blessing. A golden ornamental figure stands behind them against a beige wall panel. Probable Swamiji (probable) with long hair, crescent crown and saffron-gold clothing seated in conversation with the white-clad attendant. The scene resembles a ceremonial exchange during a sacred event.2013-12-04A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange and gold-bordered wrap and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, with a silver crescent ornament in dreadlocked hair, pressing his right palm to the forehead of a young man in a white shirt wearing a beaded mala. The young man's hands are raised in a gesture of reverence with palms together. The giver holds a silver staff or rod in his left hand. A partially visible woman stands at the right edge. The setting is a warm beige wall with a gold-coloured seat behind. The figure's dress and adornments are distinctive, so this is a person blessing a devotee in person, a forehead blessing given during a satsang-type gathering.2013-12-04A photograph of an indoor ritual in a room with beige padded wall panels and a wooden pillar. A long-haired person in an orange-red and gold shawl, with a crescent ornament in the hair and a long braided rope of beads, lays one hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and a rudraksha mala. The man has his eyes closed and his palms pressed together. Possibly a blessing or diksha moment. A silver rod-like object and a white-clad person are visible at the edge. a person candidate with distinctive long hair, orange-gold shawl and crescent ornament; appearance-based label applies, identity uncertain.2013-12-04December 04 20132013-12-04