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A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold-bead headband, with a gold-bead mala necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he presses his palm to the forehead of a devotee. He holds a small silver bowl in his other hand. The devotee wears a white shirt and an orange shawl. The background shows red and gold ceremonial drapery. Swamiji (probable) is described by the presentation cues of long swept-back hair, a gold-bead headband, saffron clothing and a gold mala; the figure is not otherwise confirmed.

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A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange robe and a gold-beaded headband and gold necklaces, smiling as he extends his arm and touches the forehead of a second man in a white shirt with an orange shawl, whose hands are raised in reverence. Behind them are garlanded deity images in red and gold and a blurred background of other devotees. Two physical people are visible.2012-05-01September 08 20122012-09-08A seated man in a red-orange dhoti and red headband with gold patterning, wearing a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold-bead necklace, has his bare-chested torso draped in red fabric. He reaches forward to touch the forehead of an older grey-haired man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl, who kneels and holds a small dish. A silver trident stands behind, a golden lion-faced figure sits at left, and peacock feathers and a saffron cloth appear in the background. a person is the seated figure, giving blessing to a devotee in a ritual setting.2014-05-05A photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of a red draped backdrop and a gold-trimmed chair. A bare-chested man with swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead, and layered rudraksha malas smiles while raising his right hand to touch the forehead of a second man. The second man wears an orange shirt and orange shawl, eyes closed, with gold bangles and a ring, and his hands are open in front of him. The first man holds a small paper card in his left hand, and a red cloth and small items are visible on a table below. The bare-chested figure's distinctive hair, rudraksha malas and ornamentation match the a person cues, so he is described as a person in a blessing role; the other man is a devotee.2012-09-08October 08 20122012-10-08A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red saffron shawl and gold ornate necklace placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a crown-like tied knot, and wears a gold necklace with a pendant, with a gold lion-head ornament and a silver ceremonial staff beside him. The kneeling devotee, bare-chested with a white dhoti, wears a thick rudraksha mala of orange-red beads and a silver bangle, with his palms pressed together. Red drapes and gold curtains form the backdrop. a person is shown as the seated figure, giving blessing to the kneeling devotee in a ritual setting.2014-07-14March 07 20132013-03-07March 07 20132013-03-07Photograph of a seated figure with a white vertical forehead mark and dark hair in a bun, wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders, a rudraksha mala and gold chain, bending forward with palms raised toward a standing man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a lanyard badge, who raises his arm in greeting; the two smile. Behind them hangs a red drape, a red tray holds small offerings, and a gold ornate chair back appears at right.2012-09-08September 05 20122012-09-05May 01 20142014-05-01February 01 20132013-02-01