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A seated man in an orange-brown saffron robe and a long gold-and-bead rudraksha mala with a gold pendant smiles as he extends his right hand to touch the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead, and sits in a red-upholstered chair before a garlanded deity murti decorated with red, yellow, purple and green flower garlands. The devotee in white has a dark ID badge on his pocket and raises his hand in response. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments) is giving blessing to a devotee, as part of darshan.

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July 02 20132013-07-02A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and a long gold-and-rudraksha necklace raises one hand and touches the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt and white trousers with a blue wristband and gold bangles. The seated man has long swept-back hair and a white forehead mark. Behind them are a gold deity murti and garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers, with a white wall and a fan in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment.2013-07-02July 14 20132013-07-14Photograph of an indoor satsang setting with a cream wall and a ceiling air conditioner. A seated man in orange robes and a long swept-back hairstyle, wearing a heavy gold lotus-temple pendant on a rudraksha mala and a vibhuti/kumkum mark on his forehead, receives a blessing as a man in a white shirt presses both palms to his forehead. A small gold kalasha-like object sits nearby, and a cameraman in white stands at right behind a tripod. a person appears as the seated figure in orange with gold adornments and rudraksha, receiving the blessing.2013-07-02A seated man with long dark hair and a swept-back style, wearing an orange-brown shawl draped over the shoulder and a rudraksha-style brown bead necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt who stands with hands joined in reverence. The seated figure has a white tilak on his forehead and a golden necklace, sitting before a throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers and gold ornamentation. The recipient wears a small badge and a brown bead necklace. a person appears as the seated figure, giving blessing to a devotee in a satsang or darshan setting. Two additional people are partly visible at the right edge in white clothing.2013-07-02A photograph of a blessing moment. A man with long dark hair in a bun, wearing a bronze-brown silk garment with gold border and a rudraksha mala necklace, bare-shouldered, places his right palm on the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt with a red shawl who tilts his head back with eyes closed and hands open. Behind them hangs a bright garland of multicoloured flowers, orange and turquoise draped cloth, and a fan. At the right edge, another man in white with a white forehead band and beaded mala watches. The gesture suggests a blessing or initiation. Two people are visible.2013-11-10July 02 20132013-07-02A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown saffron wrap with a multi-strand gold ceremonial necklace, a pink and white flower garland, and a red bindi on his forehead, seated on a red zebra-striped throne before floral arrangements of yellow marigolds and red roses. He has long swept-back dark hair and a calm smile. An older man in a white collared shirt, facing away, raises both hands and touches his palms to the seated man's forehead in a blessing gesture. On the left, a shaven-headed man in orange robes and a beaded mala watches. The background includes gold-trimmed pillars and patterned drapes.2012-09-23July 15 20132013-07-15A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown saffron wrap with a long rudraksha-style mala and a large gold ceremonial necklace, his long dark hair swept back and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead. He extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala, who kneels before him holding a small silver dish. Behind them are garlands of marigold and red, yellow and purple flowers and a small electric fan on a pale wall.2013-07-02A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark, a saffron-orange wrap and a long orange-beaded necklace places his right hand on the head of a younger man in a white t-shirt with a rudraksha mala, whose palms are pressed together in namaskar and eyes are closed. Behind them is a golden throne-like seat decorated with garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers, plus gold ritual items. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of the Swamiji candidate with distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and ornate beads, so the identification is probable; the younger man wears an accreditation badge.2013-07-02A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap with a long thick rudraksha mala draped across his chest, his long swept-back hair and a white tilak on his forehead visible. He sits on a red upholstered seat, eyes closed and smiling, extending his right arm toward a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and a red-orange shawl, palms raised toward him in a gesture of reverence. Behind them stands a deity murti draped in bright yellow, green, red and purple floral garlands, with a red curtain at left. The seated man's appearance matches the page's Swamiji description, with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate in an in-person setting. A small emblem appears at the top left corner.2013-07-14