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A photograph of a man in a white kurta with a red lanyard bowing his head while a figure in saffron-orange robes places a hand on his forehead in a blessing gesture. The saffron-robed figure has long swept-back hair and a red bindi, sits before a gilded golden chair, and a woman in a yellow sari with a bindi stands in the background. A large pink lips graphic and dark backdrop fill the stage behind them.

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October 07 20122012-10-07A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long, swept-back dark hair touches the forehead of a man in white kurta and white shirt with long dark hair, who has his eyes closed. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat beside an ornate gold chair and a brass oil lamp with a lit flame. Microphones sit in the foreground, and a camera operator and seated devotees appear in the background. Cues such as the orange robe, long swept-back hair and seated position support a probable Swamiji identification, presented here only as an appearance-based label. The white-clad recipient has a blue lanyard around his neck. The setting is a hall with a beige wall and a dark curtain at left.2010-12-02August 22 20122012-08-22 +1 copiesA 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.2012-10-07A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange and gold-bordered saffron shawl and a thick rudraksha mala with a gold-toned ceremonial necklace, pressing both palms onto the forehead of a man in a white shirt who tilts his head back with eyes closed. The recipient wears a gold-toned bracelet and a ring. Warm lamplight and a red-and-gold backdrop with a ritual-looking painting fill the background.2011-11-29A seated figure in an orange saffron garment with long swept-back dark hair, multiple beaded necklaces and a gold pendant, places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with folded hands and a brown rudraksha mala. a person is seated on a red and gold throne with an ornate gold backrest, in front of a dark blue draped curtain. Behind them a woman in a white and green sari stands beside a gold tray holding flowers and small offerings. A microphone stands at right. The scene resembles a blessing or padapuja moment during satsang.2011-01-23December 03 20112011-12-03Photo of two men in close, intimate contact at an evening darshan. On the left, a man with long, dark, curly hair and a braid wears an orange saffron top and has a red tilak mark on his forehead; he touches the forehead of a man on the right, who wears white clothing and has his eyes closed and head bowed. Another figure in pale orange garments is blurred in the background. Warm dim lighting.2009-12-13A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and rudraksha mala pressing his hand to the forehead of a seated man in an orange sleeveless top with a long rudraksha necklace and a vibhuti mark. The seated man has long swept-back hair and smiles with eyes closed. He sits in front of an ornate gold-carved chair. A woman in a red salwar kameez with an ID badge stands at left, and another person in white stands behind. The background is a plain wall and dark curtain. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and long hair, and the page indicates he is at this event, so this is an appearance-based label rather than confirmed identity.2010-09-16A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in orange saffron robes wearing a long ornate gold necklace with large gold beads and a red tilak on his forehead places his palm on the head of a younger man in a white shirt, who stands with his eyes closed and hands raised. The seated figure in orange holds a small white paper in his other hand. Behind them, a garlanded altar displays yellow and orange flower garlands and a golden decorated backdrop.2011-12-17A photograph of a man in an orange saffron shawl and a red-and-gold tilak mark on his forehead, wearing thick gold ceremonial beads and a gold-coloured necklace, with his hair swept back, placing his right hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt. The blessing takes place in front of blurred garlanded deity murti and marigold decorations. Two physical people are visible.2011-12-17A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with layered gold necklaces sits on a red-upholstered gilded throne, placing a hand on the forehead of a standing man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala, hands joined in namaskar, bearing a tilak. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a green border stands beside a brass tray holding offerings, flowers and small objects. The backdrop is a dark blue draped curtain. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment at a satsang.2011-01-23