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A photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange cloth and rust-orange rudraksha-style beaded shawl placing a hand on the head of a smiling man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard and a light forehead mark. The man holds a sheet of printed paper. Behind them a man with a white forehead marking watches. The setting is an indoor room with air conditioning units. The blessing gesture on the head suggests a sanskara ritual, shown visibly as a hand-on-head blessing.

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May 14 20132013-05-14A satsang-style moment indoors where a long-haired figure in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap and orange-gold shawl leans forward smiling, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a white kurta-shirt with an orange lanyard and a wristwatch. The young man keeps his eyes closed and holds his hand near the figure's wrist. Behind them a seated person holds a notepad, a window and white floor fans are visible, and a standing man in a light shirt with a lanyard watches. A purple cushion and orange cloth sit in the foreground.2013-05-17A seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-orange wrap, a saffron-yellow top and a rudraksha mala with an orange-brown cloth, places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and white dhoti with an orange lanyard badge. The young man stands with eyes closed in a bright indoor hall with air conditioning units and fans. Behind them a seated man in white with a lined dhoti and a white forehead mark watches. The distinctive long hair, rudraksha mala and saffron-orange cloth make the seated figure a probable Swamiji, performing a blessing on the participant. The scene suggests an Inner Awakening session, an initiation or blessing moment, with the figure in an act of transmission.2013-05-14A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style orange-brown bead garland and a gold-yellow lower garment sits on a red cushioned seat, placing one palm on the forehead of a man in white kurta with an orange shawl and a wristwatch, who stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Background shows a standing crowd in orange and white clothing, an air-conditioning unit and a window. The figure's appearance with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and beads is consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated and blessing a devotee in an in-person satsang setting.2013-05-14A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown shawl, a rust-orange beaded mala and a yellow undergarment, extending a raised palm toward the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-and-white neck cord and a wristwatch, who holds his palms together in front of him. A small white marking is visible on the seated figure's forehead. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti and orange shawl, a man in white with an orange sash, and a seated man in white kneel or stand near an air cooler and a wall. The setting looks like an indoor satsang or initiation session. a person appearance is a probable match: long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style mala and saffron clothing for the seated figure, who is receiving the palm gesture.2013-05-14A photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-trimmed cloth and an orange hair tie, leaning forward and pressing the palm of one hand to the forehead of a man in white. The man wears white kurta-style clothing, a rudraksha mala, an orange wristband and an ID lanyard, and holds both hands up with palms open in a gesture of receiving. Behind them, a seated man in white with a red and orange forehead mark holds a folded white paper, and people in white stand in the background near a white air conditioning unit. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a maroon cushioned seat in the foreground. Several people are visible: the two principal figures, a seated man, and several standing or partly visible people in the background.2013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14A photograph of a satsang setting with two main men in close interaction. On the left, a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a matching orange-red beaded rudraksha-style mala sits on a deep red cushioned seat, extending one arm to rest a hand on the shoulder of a younger man. The younger man, on the right, wears a plain white kurta and an orange lanyard, holds a folded white paper in one hand, and smiles. Behind them a seated person with white forehead markings and a window with air-conditioning units are visible. Overall the mood is an intimate exchange during a session.2013-05-14A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-brown robe with long dark hair and a saffron-orange beaded mala, extending one hand toward a young man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard and wristwatch, who raises his palms in front of his face. The seated figure holds a folded paper in the other hand over a maroon cushioned seat. Behind them, a seated man in white dhoti with a tilak sits, and several people stand in the background near a window and cooling fan.2013-05-14A seated figure with long dark hair, bare-shouldered and wrapped in an orange-saffron cloth with a gold edge, wears a long orange-brown rudraksha mala and places his right palm on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard. The seated figure holds a white tissue in his left hand. The background shows deep red velvet drapery and a white wall with an air conditioning unit.2013-05-14A seated long-haired man in a rust-brown robe with a saffron-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments raises his hand in blessing and touches the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard and an ID badge. a person is seated on a dark red velvet chair, with a folded pink towel and a tray of fruit and sweets in the foreground. Behind them, white-clad devotees stand in a satsang hall beside air-conditioning units.2013-05-15A photograph of a satsang where a long-haired man in a rust-orange wrap and rudraksha mala sits on a maroon-draped seat, reaching to place his palm on the forehead of a short-haired man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard. The recipient has his hands raised and eyes closed. Behind them, a seated man in white dhoti and a kumkum-marked forehead watches, and standing devotees in white shirts with orange lanyards stand near floor-standing air coolers. The seated figure in orange is a person by visible long swept hair, orange wrap and rudraksha mala cues, shown in an in_person blessing scene.2013-05-13 +1 copies