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A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, wearing an orange-red shawl over a dark garment, leaning forward to place his hand on the head of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl and rudraksha mala. A woman in a blue-and-black sari and a small child stand nearby, and a man in a white shirt watches from the left. A golden throne with red cushions and red drapery forms the backdrop. The seated figure with long hair and gold necklaces is a distinctive presentation, but the appearance cues are not conclusive, so the candidate is marked unsure. The seated figure has his right hand extended palm up toward the kneeling devotee.

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A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange shawl over a bare upper body with ornate gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, reaches out to touch the forehead of a devotee in a white kurta with an orange-and-red shawl and a rudraksha mala. The devotee's hands are folded near his chest. Beside them, a woman in a blue saree and black blouse holds a small child in a pink outfit, and a gold ornamented throne frame and red fabric appear in the background. Several other people are partly visible at the edges.2016-07-17A photograph of a seated man in a white shirt and orange shawl receiving a touch on the forehead from a bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange robe and layered brown beaded malas with a gold ornament at the neck. The robed man smiles as his right hand rests on the seated man's head and his left hand supports the back of the neck. Behind them, a younger man in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red tilak, sits near red drapery and a gilded golden backdrop with a red cushion. Swamiji (probable): the robed bearded man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornament fits the visible cues, and the page identifies Swamiji at this event. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2016-07-17A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron cloth over bare shoulders and layered gold beaded necklaces with a rudraksha mala, places both palms on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with an orange-printed shawl. Behind them a younger man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and red bindi stands at left; a golden throne and red cushions fill the background. Appearance-based label: a person, giving a blessing on a devotee in a darshan or initiation setting.2016-07-17July 17 20162016-07-17October 07 20122012-10-07July 17 20132013-07-17October 16 20162016-10-16June 22 20122012-06-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of a bare-chested man in long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-brown shawl and a thick rudraksha mala, placing his right hand on the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta with an orange scarf. The seated man has his palms together in namaskar and a yellow tilak-like mark is visible on his forehead. Behind them, a smiling person in a red turban and white garland sits near a golden throne-like seat and gilded decorations. The setting suggests a blessing or puja moment in an ashram hall. Swamiji (probable): the standing man has long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and an orange shawl, consistent with a distinctive presentation, so the swamiji value is in_person.2016-07-13A photograph of a ritual blessing in a red-draped hall. A man with long dark dreadlocks, a rudraksha mala and a rust-orange wrap leans forward and presses his palm on the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt with a red lanyard, who has his hands raised in reverence. Behind them a man in white dhoti and white shirt with a rudraksha mala watches, and a video camera on a tripod is visible at the top left. A brass rail and a gold cloth edge the lower right. The scene resembles a darshan or blessing moment. a person is the central figure based on the long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha mala and orange wrap.2016-07-14A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a temple-like hall with a red-draped backdrop and a gold pillar. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, a white sacred mark on his forehead, a thick rudraksha-style wooden mala and a white jasmine garland, wearing a saffron-orange cloth, places his hand on the head of a younger man in a white shirt with an orange-and-white patterned shawl and a lanyard, who kneels with palms joined in reverence. A red cushioned seat and a white cooler stand behind them, and another devotee sits in the background. a person: the bare-chested long-haired figure in saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala and jasmine garland is performing the blessing, and his appearance matches the page's a person reference only loosely, so treat the identity as uncertain.2016-07-01A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder and chest, and a bare shoulder, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white clothes with a red-brown rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet. The devotee has his palms pressed together in respect. Behind them a second man in white with a dark mala stands, a red curtain hangs as backdrop, and red-and-gold offerings sit at the lower right. a person: the seated figure's long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha malas match the cues for the teacher. The scene shows a blessing given during satsang.2012-07-06