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A seated long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white forehead mark sits on a velvet throne-like chair before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold panel. He smiles while a white-haired elderly man in white dhoti and shirt with a red-green striped waist cloth raises both palms and presses his hands to the seated man's head in an act of blessing. Behind them a man in orange and yellow dhoti stands near a white fan, and another man with a rudraksha mala sits at the lower right edge. A small tray with offerings is visible at the lower left.

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A seated figure in rust-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala draped at the neck and a tilak on the forehead sits on a red velvet throne before a gold carved backdrop, lifting both hands toward the head of an older man in white ritual clothes with white hair and a red-and-gold sash. The older man bows forward while the seated figure places his palms over his head in a blessing. Behind them stands another robed attendant in orange, with a fan and a red velvet curtain in the background. Appearance-based a person is seated on the throne, giving a blessing to a devotee.2013-05-14A seated man in saffron and orange robes with a yellow inner garment and a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders sits on a plush maroon throne before a gold-embossed backdrop and deep red velvet drapes. He smiles and extends his right hand toward a short-haired young man in a white t-shirt and grey scarf, who raises his palm toward his forehead in a gesture of greeting or blessing. A shaven-headed person in orange sits in the foreground at lower left, and another man in white with a rudraksha mala watches at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure has long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala, and ceremonial saffron clothing, consistent with the page's attribution of his presence at this satsang event.2013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a yellow inner garment and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet throne with gold carved back, smiling as he raises his right hand toward the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and grey-brown shawl who faces him with palm raised. Behind them hang deep red velvet curtains. At lower left a shaved-headed monk's head is visible in the foreground, and at lower right a bare-chested man with a sacred thread and rudraksha mala watches. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a throne, giving the appearance of a teacher giving blessing in an ashram satsang setting.2013-05-14May 19 20132013-05-19A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-brown robe with a yellow-edged wrap and long dark hair, reaching both hands toward the face of a man in a white t-shirt with short dark hair and a beard, who has his palms raised toward the seated figure in a palm-to-palm gesture. A deep red velvet curtain with gold ornamental panels stands behind them. Two other people are partly visible: a bald person in the lower left foreground and a person in orange-yellow robes at the right edge, plus a man with a rudraksha mala at far right. The setting resembles a satsang session.2013-05-14A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered sash and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold back. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and a red bindi marks the forehead. With a smile, the figure extends one arm and touches the forehead of a older man in white kurta and white dhoti who bends forward, with an orange lanyard around his neck. A tiger-striped cloth covers the cushion beside them. Two partially visible heads appear at the bottom edge, one bald and one dark-haired. The setting is a satsang-style gathering with deep red drapery behind. a person is identified only by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and throne seating.2013-05-14A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a deep red velvet throne with gold carved armrests, smiling as he raises both hands toward the forehead of a bald man in white kurta and white trousers. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and a gold-toned ceremonial garland, consistent with the a person candidate. Behind them hang red velvet drapes; to the right stands a man with white tripundra marks and a rudraksha mala. A white air conditioner unit and a standing fan are visible, with a small box of offerings and sweets at lower left.2013-05-17May 14 20132013-05-14A seated guru on a red velvet throne in front of a gold-carved backrest and deep red curtains speaks with a younger man in a white shirt with an orange cord. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes with a yellow waistband and a long orange-red rudraksha mala; his long dark hair falls past his shoulders. The younger man raises his palm toward him in a gesture of question or address. Two seated listeners are visible in the foreground, one with a shaved head and another in white with a tilak and orange-bordered cloth. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru matches the page's Swamiji reference through his long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala.2013-05-14A seated man with long dark hair swept back, wearing an orange-brown draped garment, a red flower garland with a gold pendant, and a gold-and-yellow fabric edge, reaches out to bless a shaved-headed young boy in white kurta and orange shawl who bows with raised hands. Behind them, women in orange and yellow saris stand and watch, one wearing glasses and beads; a red velvet curtain hangs at left, and a tray of small packets sits in the lower left corner. The setting suggests a satsang or blessing moment with a mix of devotee roles. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated and giving blessings with long swept-back hair, an orange draped garment and a red garland.2013-05-28July 11 20122012-07-11