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A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple-like setting. A figure with long dark hair, white markings on the forehead, a purple and white flower garland, a saffron-orange wrap and orange bangles presses a hand to the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. The blessed man stands beside an ornate golden staff with a finial. Behind them a second person in white with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl watches, and golden deity decorations and flower garlands fill the background. a person is the figure in saffron with the long hair and garland, performing the blessing.

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A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple setting. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange cloth wrap and a garland of purple and yellow flowers, reaches out and places a hand on the bald head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. The man's hands are joined and extended toward a large golden ornamental object, possibly a kalasha or ceremonial vessel with a lion or snake motif. A golden staff topped with a figure stands beside him. Behind them, a woman in white with a brown beaded mala, and other women in white, stand near golden and yellow floral decorations and a red-draped deity murti.2016-01-24September 29 20132013-09-29A seated man in orange-saffron robes with a pink flower garland and a white tilak on his forehead extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a man in white kurta clothing, who raises both hands in a gesture of reception. A silver staff stands beside the seated figure and a golden kalasha-like vessel is in the foreground. Behind them, women in orange and red saris, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and other seated attendees watch in a hall with cream columns. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate with orange robes, a pink garland and a tilak, but identity is uncertain.2014-05-25A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a long dark hair knot and a gold beaded necklace raises one hand to touch the forehead of a man standing before him. The receiving man wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala, a wristwatch and a bangle, with his palms joined near his chest and his eyes closed. Behind them stands a silver trident, and gilded lion-headed thrones and a purple cloth with flower garlands fill the background. Two people are visible at the upper edge. The scene resembles a blessing or anointing with a forehead mark.2014-10-28October 28 20142014-10-28A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with long swept-back hair and ornate gold-beaded necklace extends his right hand toward the forehead of a grey-haired man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl, who presses his palms together at his brow. A silver trident stands upright beside them, with golden lion-headed armrests and a gold-trimmed throne in the foreground. Behind, a woman in a rust-red sari with rudraksha mala and folded hands stands near draped purple and yellow garlands and gold decorations.2014-10-28Photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an ashram event. A figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a pink-and-purple flower garland sits on a golden seat, bare-shouldered in a rust-orange wrap, and lays both hands on the head of a bowed man in a black shirt who presses his palms together in namaste. Beside them a devotee in a dark patterned top wears a beaded necklace and bangles, and a small baby in pink is held nearby. A golden lion-faced throne arm and a tall golden staff stand in the foreground, with a golden deity murti and marigold garlands behind. Women in white saris watch with hands folded in prayer. a person is described by page cues, but the appearance is only partially distinctive, so the identity is unsure.2016-01-24January 24 20162016-01-24September 28 20132013-09-28A man with his hair swept back and a rudraksha mala, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over a yellow garment and a small red mark on his forehead, places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta, whose hands are raised overhead. Beside them a golden ceremonial vessel rests on a cloth, and garlands of red and yellow flowers hang near a deity murti at left. A man in white holds a small card, and others stand behind in white and in saffron. The setting appears to be an indoor shrine room with a fan and red curtains.2013-09-29May 13 20142014-05-13A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a decorated temple setting. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a brown rudraksha-style mala places a hand on the forehead of a bare-chested man kneeling with palms pressed together. The kneeling man wears a white dhoti with a gold border and an orange-red shawl. Behind them stands a large gold ornate backrest, and gold necklaces and garlands hang on a deity murti in the background. A second person in white and red stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in orange robes with a mala and long hair matches the page's claim of Swamiji's presence, so this is an appearance-based candidate.2014-12-28