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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a red bindi on his forehead places his hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. The seated man, wearing saffron with ornate red cushioned chair behind him, appears to be a person based on the saffron robe and multiple rudraksha malas, indicating a blessing or diksha gesture. The man in white stands before him with palms joined near the seated man's hand. A green and blue leaf-patterned backdrop and a gold-edged chair frame the scene at an event.

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A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, and places his right hand on the head of an older bearded man kneeling before him in a pale peach robe. The seated man holds a folded paper in his left hand. A low table holds brass or gold items and a folded orange cloth rests on a white cushion. Behind them hang deep red velvet drapes, and a person in white stands at the right edge. The kneeling man has grey hair and a long grey beard and bows forward with his right hand on the cushion. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, orange robes and rudraksha beads, so he is a person, shown giving blessing to a disciple. A devotee receives blessing in an evening darshan setting.2010-07-07September 11 20112011-09-11A 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.2013-07-07A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala, with a red bindi and white forehead marks, standing with both hands raised near the head of a seated man with closed eyes, grey hair and a moustache. The seated man wears a white embroidered kurta and a dark beaded mala with a pendant. Behind them hangs a deep red curtain, and a white cushioned chair sits at left. The gesture suggests a blessing or energy transmission. Two physical people are visible. Swamiji (probable): the orange-robed figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues.2007-01-27July 20 20112011-07-20A photograph of a saffron-robed swami with hair in a bun and a rudraksha mala placing his right palm on the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta with embroidered neckline. The man holds his hands together in a namaskar-like gesture. A ceremonial sheet or paper is held in the swami's left hand. The setting is an indoor hall with a green leaf-patterned backdrop, a dark curtain, a potted palm, and a small window with another person visible behind. a person cues: saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, and hair in a bun. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation.2011-09-11A seated man in a rust-red shawl and leopard-print cloth, wearing a white forehead mark, a jasmine and rudraksha garland, and gold earrings, places his palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a blue collar and rudraksha mala. The seated figure holds a white paper in his other hand, and bananas rest near the kneeling man. Behind them a smiling person in orange robes with an orange shawl and white forehead marks stands by a red curtain. The seated figure's appearance with rudraksha and garland fits the a person cues, so the candidate is described as a seated teacher blessing a devotee.2014-04-27A photograph of two men in a stage-like hall with a dark blue draped curtain behind them and a white cushioned seat. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron/orange robe over his shoulder and sits on the white couch, his right hand raised and placed on the forehead of a man standing at left. The standing man wears a white shirt and white trousers, has a rudraksha mala around his neck, a gold bracelet on his raised right wrist, and holds his palm up in a gesture of receiving the blessing. A yellow and green decorated banner hangs at the left edge. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment; the seated saffron-robed man is a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style adornment cues.A seated man in an orange saffron wrap with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala across his chest places his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a yellow and white checked shirt and an orange scarf. The seated figure is Swamiji (probable), identified by his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala; he is giving a blessing. Behind them are a red velvet drape, a red cushion with tiger-stripe print, a brass lamp on a red tray, and garlands of flowers with gold decorations.2012-04-25A man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-edged shawl and a long rudraksha mala stands at left, his hair tied up in a topknot with a white tilak on his forehead, holding a small pink object in his hands while looking down. He is applying something to the head of a seated man in a white shirt with a dark strap, whose hand is raised. Behind them a golden throne-like backdrop and a garland of pink, yellow, green and purple flowers frame the scene, with a partly visible bald man in orange at far right.2012-04-25A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap with a large rudraksha mala draped across his chest, his right hand pressed to the forehead of a bearded, balding older man in a white shirt with a red lanyard-like cord. The saffron-clad man has a white tripundra mark on his forehead and is leaning forward with a smiling expression. The older man holds up his palm and a hand in front of him. Behind them is a red curtain, colourful flower garlands and golden offerings. Two people are visible in the scene.2013-07-07April 14 20122012-04-14 +1 copies