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A seated man in a rust-orange robe and a long rudraksha-style beaded necklace, with long swept-back hair and a white forehead mark, extends his right arm toward a bearded man in a white shirt and a red-orange shawl who has his palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them stands a backdrop of garlanded deity imagery in yellow, pink, purple and white flower garlands with gold ornaments. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated and giving blessing to the devotee, identifiable by long hair and orange robe with beaded necklace.

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July 15 20132013-07-15July 16 20132013-07-16A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange-brown sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala seated on a maroon cushioned seat, placing both hands on the head of a bald, white-clad man kneeling before them. The man wears a white shirt and a red-and-white beaded necklace. Behind them is a deity murti or altar decorated with a dense arrangement of colourful garlands in red, yellow, green, blue and white, with a gold ornamental canopy above.2013-07-04A seated man with long dark hair and a sweeping ponytail, wearing an orange-brown shawl and an ornate gold-and-brown bead necklace, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and lanyard. The kneeling devotee in white presses his palms together while receiving blessing. Behind them is a deity murti or throne decorated with a garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers and gold ornaments. A white-clad man with white forehead markings sits at the right edge. A fan and window are visible in the background.2013-07-02July 14 20132013-07-14July 15 20132013-07-15July 15 20132013-07-15A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha mala and white forehead marks placing both palms on the head of a man in a white t-shirt and red-orange shawl, with eyes closed. Behind them stands a deity murti draped in a yellow garment and colourful garlands of yellow, green, red and purple. A third woman is partly visible at the right edge. The gesture suggests a blessing or padapuja-style offering.2013-07-14A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a long-haired, swept-back style and a rudraksha mala around his neck places both hands on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl. The seated figure has a white forehead marking and is smiling. Behind them hang garlands of yellow, white, purple and green flowers and a gold-coloured drape. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange robes, long hair and rudraksha mala, giving a blessing; the young man receives it with his head bowed.2013-07-14July 16 20132013-07-16Indoor satsang scene in front of a floral backdrop of yellow, white, pink and purple garlands and gold-coloured ornaments. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a white vibhuti line on his forehead and a thick orange-brown rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on a red-cushioned seat, wearing an orange-brown wrap over bare shoulders. He leans forward and reaches out to mark a visible white paste on the forehead of a man with short dark hair and a short beard, who wears a white kurta and a red thread necklace and holds his hands up in a receiving gesture. A small oil lamp glows at the left edge. The seated figure appears to be the presiding guru with distinctive adornments; the identification is an appearance-based candidate only, as the page indicates a person was present.2013-07-15A photo of a seated man with long dark hair, bare-shouldered in a saffron-orange shawl, wearing layered rudraksha mala necklaces and beaded bracelets, with a white tilak on his forehead. He extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt and orange shawl, who stands with palms raised in reverence. Behind them stands a deity murti draped in yellow and red-striped garlands, with a red velvet seat in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is seated, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron shawl; a second man in a white tilak stands at the right edge.2013-07-16