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A seated man in an orange-saffron wrap with a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders extends his right arm to rest his hand on the head of a young boy in a white T-shirt who stands with head bowed. Long dark hair falls down his back, and a red-cushioned seat is in the foreground. Behind them, a woman in a cream sari with gold border smiles, and other devotees and children in colorful clothes stand in a crowded hall. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan.

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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a long dark rope-like rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, his long hair swept back, extending his right arm to place his palm on the head of a young boy in a grey-and-white polo shirt with his hands raised in greeting. Behind them, a row of devotees stands in a hall, including a young girl in white, women in colourful salwar and white or cream sarees, and a woman wearing a lanyard. The seat is a dark red velvet throne-like chair with an orange cloth on its arm. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, giving a blessing as a darshan moment.2013-05-24May 13 20132013-05-13A long-haired figure in a rust-orange dhoti-style wrap and a rudraksha mala sits in the foreground, leaning forward to place a hand on the head of a young boy with a bowed head. Behind them, a man in white dhoti-and-shawl stands at left, and a person in white with rudraksha malas and gold necklace stands at right among several children in white and light clothing. A dark red curtain hangs in the background. The scene looks like a blessing or darshan moment with a small group of children and devotees.2013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13A photograph of a man with long dark hair wearing an orange-brown wrap and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on a dark red cushioned seat, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in an orange polo shirt who leans in smiling. Behind them, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a rudraksha mala stands among other attendees, including a girl in white and people in colourful clothing, in a room with pink walls and a wall-mounted fan.2013-05-24May 14 20132013-05-14May 13 20132013-05-13May 24 20132013-05-24A seated figure in an orange-brown garment with a long orange-brown rudraksha-style mala and long dark hair extends a bare arm to place a hand on the head of a young boy kneeling before him with palms pressed together. The figure sits on a red cushioned seat. Behind them, a shaved-headed man with white tilak marks and orange cloth stands, and several boys in white t-shirts and blue lanyards lean in with hands together. A woman in a patterned top stands at the right edge. The setting appears to be an indoor hall during a blessing or initiation moment.2013-05-14A seated long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl with a long orange-red rudraksha mala places a hand on the head of a kneeling young boy in a white shirt and dark lanyard. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a ceremonial gold-toned necklace and white forehead markings smiles and gestures, and other people in white clothes stand in the background. A small orange-and-green woven basket of offerings is visible at left. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment during a satsang setting. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2013-05-14A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange-brown wrap and a long rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, reaching out to place a hand on the head of a young girl in a white top. Around them, children and adults in white and colourful clothes gather closely, some with hands raised toward the seated figure. A maroon cushioned seat and a folded towel sit in the foreground. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the role is described as a person giving blessings.2013-05-19May 14 20132013-05-14