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Indoor photo of a seated long-haired man in a cream robe with a red bindi, raising his right hand toward the head of a bald man in a pale blue-and-white striped shirt who has his hands spread outward. A woman in a salmon-pink top sits to the left, and a white-clad figure is partly visible at the far left edge. Behind them are a peacock feather fan, a vase of pink, white and red flowers, a brass vase, a white sofa, a small electric fan and a framed blue artwork on a wood-panelled wall. The seated man with long hair and red bindi shows the a person presentation cues of long hair and ceremonial attire, though appearance is only partly clear; the bald man is a participant.

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A photograph of an indoor room with a cream sofa, flower arrangement of pink lilies and red roses in a gold vase, a black electric fan, and a silver tray with a small pink-draped table holding offerings. A young man in a white t-shirt stands on the left with his arms raised, his fingers touching the forehead of a long-haired man in a white garment with gold trim seated on the sofa, eyes closed. A woman in red is partly visible at the lower left edge. A framed dark painting hangs on the wall behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated long-haired man wears a white and gold garment and long swept-back hair, a figure whose appearance is consistent with the page's claim.2006-04-23A photograph of an indoor satsang or darshan setting with a white sofa and a gold-and-red patterned cushion. A seated person in a white and gold cloth with dark hair and a garland is touching the forehead of a standing man in a white t-shirt and grey trousers, who raises both arms. A woman in an orange-pink salwar kameez sits at the left edge, looking toward them. Behind them are a tall vase of pink and white lilies and roses, a peacock-feather arrangement, and a red-carpeted stage with a dark drape. A large carpeted room with a wood-panelled wall holds the scene. a person candidate appearance is uncertain; the seated figure is described by clothing only.2006-04-23April 23 20062006-04-23A long-haired man in a white and yellow-gold garment touches the forehead of a bald, older man in a light blue-and-white striped shirt. The older man tilts his head back and raises his hands, and a red thread is visible on his wrist. Behind them is a floral arrangement of yellow, purple and orange blooms and a pink cloth on a low table, with a seated person partly visible at the left edge. The gesture suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2006-04-23Photo of a man in a plain white t-shirt seated before a long-haired figure in a white dhoti-style garment with gold border, who sits on a white cushion and presses a hand to the man's forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them is a small altar with a pink cloth, an orange cup, silver bowls and a vase of purple and pink flowers. The figure wears a gold-edged white shawl draped over the shoulder and a red cushion is visible at right. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include long swept-back hair and a gold-bordered white garment; the figure is shown giving darshan-style blessing to a devotee.2006-04-23A photograph of two men in close contact in front of a colourful backdrop of framed pictures and posters. On the left, a man with long dark hair and a saffron-orange shawl wrapped over his shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala, reaches with his right hand to place it on the head of a bald-crowned man on the right. The man on the right, with short grey hair, wears a white kurta and a beaded necklace, and tilts his head forward with eyes closed. A partly visible figure in red stands at the far left edge. The gesture suggests a blessing being given.2011-09-02April 23 20062006-04-23Indoor photo in a warmly lit room with wood-panelled walls. A man with grey hair and a light grey sweater faces a man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing a white shawl with gold border and bare-chested beneath; the second man's hands are raised toward the first's head in a blessing gesture. A silver tray with flowers and a red-draped side table sit behind them, with a framed photo on the wall. Probable Swamiji (long dark hair, white and gold shawl, bare-chested blessing a devotee), shown in person. Two physical people are visible.2006-04-23April 23 20062006-04-23April 23 20062006-04-23A photograph from a seated indoor session. A long-haired man with a broad smile wears a white garment with a gold-bordered shawl and red cloth at his waist, and he raises both hands to a bald man in pale peach robes who is bending forward with his palms up. Several white-clad people and an orange-scarfed woman stand or sit in the background among chairs and a potted plant. The bald man is a devotee in peach robes receiving blessing.2006-03-26A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wearing a white and gold-bordered garment, a pink and red flower garland, and a long gold ceremonial necklace, who is applying a mark to the forehead of a man in a grey-white kurta with a silver shawl, kneeling before them. Behind them is a pink-draped table with a vase of gladiolus flowers in yellow, purple and pink, and a woman in an orange sari sits to the side. The setting is a wood-panelled room with a white sofa, a blue wall hanging and a fan.2006-04-23