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Photo of a satsang-style blessing. A long-haired man in orange and saffron robes with a long rudraksha mala and orange-beaded garland sits on a red-cushioned seat, extending his right hand over the head of a short-haired boy in a blue, yellow and white striped polo shirt who stands before him. Beside them a bald monk in orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala and a red tilak watches, and other devotees in white and orange stand behind. A towel rests on the seat in the foreground.

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May 14 20132013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14A seated long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl with a long orange-red rudraksha mala places a hand on the head of a kneeling young boy in a white shirt and dark lanyard. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a ceremonial gold-toned necklace and white forehead markings smiles and gestures, and other people in white clothes stand in the background. A small orange-and-green woven basket of offerings is visible at left. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment during a satsang setting. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2013-05-14A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange draped cloth and a reddish-orange beaded mala with a large lime-green bead necklace, placing a hand on the head of a young boy in a dark shirt who has his palms joined. Behind them a bald man in orange robes sits with his head bowed, and a man in white with a tilak and beaded necklace watches. Several people in white and orange clothing stand in the background, and a red cushioned seat is visible in the foreground. The figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style beads and orange ceremonial dress, performing a blessing (darshan) on the boy in what looks like a satsang setting.2013-05-12A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a long dark rope-like rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, his long hair swept back, extending his right arm to place his palm on the head of a young boy in a grey-and-white polo shirt with his hands raised in greeting. Behind them, a row of devotees stands in a hall, including a young girl in white, women in colourful salwar and white or cream sarees, and a woman wearing a lanyard. The seat is a dark red velvet throne-like chair with an orange cloth on its arm. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, giving a blessing as a darshan moment.2013-05-24May 12 20132013-05-12A woman in an orange sari with gold hoop earrings places her right hand on the head of a short-haired boy in a black-and-white striped zip jacket, blessing him in an indoor setting. Behind them, a bald man in an orange top wears a rudraksha mala, and to the right a person in white with a rudraksha mala looks down. Other children in orange and white stand in the background, with a red drape on the wall. The woman's clothing and the blessing gesture suggest a devotional blessing rather than a named ritual.2012-07-07May 28 20132013-05-28A photograph of a satsang-style gathering indoors. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a reddish-orange shawl and rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet seat and extends the right hand to rest on the head of a young boy in a white t-shirt. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, which are the qualifying cues. Around them, a bald man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands and smiles, while several boys in white and children in white t-shirts with lanyards gather close. A white split air conditioner stands at left and a pink wall behind. A red towel lies on the seat in the foreground.2013-05-14A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-brown shawl and a multi-coloured bead garland, extending a hand to rest on the head of a young boy in a striped navy and white polo shirt. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti with a red-gold border and a forehead tilak stands watching, and a woman in an orange sari with a red bindi and beaded necklace observes with a smile. Another person in a white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth sits beside the figure, and a bald man in orange in the lower right has a white paste mark on his head. Several more people in white and teal clothing stand in the background before red drapes. This appears to be a blessing or head-touching moment during a gathering, with the seated figure presenting the blessing, lightly indicated by the hand gesture.2013-05-12A seated figure in an orange-brown garment with a long orange-brown rudraksha-style mala and long dark hair extends a bare arm to place a hand on the head of a young boy kneeling before him with palms pressed together. The figure sits on a red cushioned seat. Behind them, a shaved-headed man with white tilak marks and orange cloth stands, and several boys in white t-shirts and blue lanyards lean in with hands together. A woman in a patterned top stands at the right edge. The setting appears to be an indoor hall during a blessing or initiation moment.2013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14