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Indoor photograph of a seated man in long dark hair and a gold-and-rudraksha necklace, wearing an orange-and-gold saffron wrap, placing his right palm on the forehead of a devotee. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned seat beside a gold-carved armrest, and appears to be the Swamiji (probable) by his long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing, giving blessing. The devotee, wearing a white kurta and an orange-red shawl printed with script, has his palms raised in greeting and a moustache, and is receiving the blessing. Background shows a patterned gold-brocade wall hanging and a warm wooden panel.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron and gold ochre robes with long dark hair tied back, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style beaded necklace with gold ornaments, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee. The devotee, a man with a moustache wearing a white kurta and an orange-red shawl with printed text, bows with palms pressed together. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned chair in a warm, wood-panelled interior. a person: the seated man's long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha-style beads match the presentation cues.2014-01-11A seated bare-chested man in saffron-orange and gold silk dhoti with a gold-and-bead ceremonial necklace and dark hair tied up at the back raises his palm toward a standing man in a white kurta with an orange-and-red printed shawl. The standing man's palm is raised toward the seated man in return, forming a mirrored blessing gesture. A red-cushioned chair with a golden carved backrest is at left, with a cream and brown patterned wall behind. The seated figure has distinctive adornments and clothing cues consistent with the page's a person reference, so this is a person in person, with the standing devotee in white and orange shawl.2014-01-11A seated man in a rust-orange and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold bead necklace and a white tilak on his forehead reaches out with one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta, who has his eyes closed and palms raised. The orange-clad figure holds a small white card or paper in his other hand. Behind them stands a large gold deity murti and red cushions.2014-01-04A photograph of a seated guru in an orange-brown saffron-toned garment with gold border, wearing a layered beaded necklace with gold bead accents and a white tilak on his forehead, placing his right palm on the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta. The guru's hair is swept back. Red flowers hang at the left edge, a brass lamp sits on the wall, and a projection screen glows behind them in a room with red drapes.2014-01-03A seated man in an orange-red robe with a gold border and a rudraksha mala necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a bald man in a white kurta, who stands with palms pressed together and eyes closed. The seated man wears a white tilak mark on his forehead and has long swept-back dark hair. Behind them a gold deity murti is visible, and a projector screen shows a golden image. The setting is an indoor satsang-style gathering with red curtains and a wall sconce. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala necklaces, while the standing devotee receives his blessing.2014-01-03Indoor photo of a seated guru in a saffron-orange robe with a beaded mala-style necklace and yellow tilak on his forehead, reaching to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt who is closing his eyes and tilting his head up. The guru sits on a red-upholstered throne with a gilded carved back, and a red and beige decorated backdrop frames the room. The guru's appearance matches the a person cues of ornate saffron clothing, a beaded necklace and a throne, so he is labelled a person in this depiction of a blessing given during satsang-style darshan.2014-01-14August 02 20142014-08-02May 28 20132013-05-28A photograph of a shaved-headed man in an orange-red dhoti-style wrap with bare shoulders, wearing layered gold chains and a rudraksha mala, and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, placing his palm on the forehead of a man in a white collared shirt with a dark mala around his neck. Both have palms raised and the recipient's hands are pressed together. Behind them is a gold-coloured ornate object and a beige wall, and a partially visible person appears at the right edge. The seated figure with the bare-shouldered orange wrap and gold ornaments is a person presence; the act is a blessing or initiation touch.2013-12-03May 28 20132013-05-28A seated figure in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace reaches forward and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who has his palms pressed together in respect. The seated figure has long dark hair tied back and gold earrings and is smiling. Behind them hang red and orange draped fabrics, with flowers at the upper left. Two more people are partly visible in the background, including a woman with a red bindi and a person at the right edge. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable) from the distinctive long hair, rudraksha beads and ceremonial saffron-toned robes, shown giving a blessing to a devotee.2012-07-11A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron silk garment with a rudraksha mala draped across his chest, seated on a red cushioned seat, placing his right palm on the crown of a bald, bearded man in a white shirt who kneels before him with hands raised. A small red tilak mark is visible on the seated man's forehead. Behind them stand a brass oil lamp with a glowing flame, a pillar and red drapery, and a large painted backdrop in warm orange tones. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron garments and rudraksha beads, consistent with the page's claim.2011-11-29