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A photograph of a blessing moment in an indoor hall. A man in an orange-and-gold turban and a brown and gold-bordered sash stands at left, placing his right hand on the forehead of a seated man in a white striped shirt, who has closed eyes and raises his palm. A rudraksha-style beaded mala hangs on the blesser's chest. Behind them a bare-chested man in white with gold-edged cloth and beads sits watching, and a white-shirted older man with grey hair and a red-beaded mala stands at right. Two young men in t-shirts stand in the background beside a red curtain and a fan. a person appears as the turbaned figure, identified by the turban, sash, mala and central role in the blessing.

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November 07 20132013-11-07November 04 20132013-11-04November 07 20132013-11-07A photograph inside a hall showing a bare-shouldered figure in rust-red and gold striped turban and rust-red wrap, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, placing a hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them a seated man in white dhoti with a beaded mala watches, and a man in an orange shawl stands with one hand raised. Several people in white clothing stand in the background near red cushions and a fan. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment.2013-11-06November 03 20132013-11-03A photo of a blessing moment indoors on a red floor mat. A figure in a brown turban-style cap, golden-bordered brown-orange garment and rudraksha-style beads reaches an outstretched hand toward a man's forehead; the figure is in a seated, leaning posture with a skull-bead ornament visible. The man in a white short-sleeved shirt and ID badge stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them a seated man in white with beads and a standing man in a striped shirt watch, and a woman in a cream sari with red curtains forms the background. a person: the seated figure in brown and gold with rudraksha and skull beads, giving the blessing, matches the page's claim, though appearance cues are partial.2013-11-03November 07 20132013-11-07November 03 20132013-11-03A photograph of a diksha-style blessing in an indoor hall. A person in a brown and gold-bordered sanyasi-style garment and a striped orange-and-brown turban stands with their back to the camera, pressing one hand on the forehead of a man in a white striped kurta with a name badge, who holds his other palm raised and eyes closed. Behind them, a seated person in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala gestures toward him, and a bearded man in white with a red-beaded necklace watches. Two young men in t-shirts stand in the background beside a white floor fan and red curtains. A gold-coloured ornamental object sits at the left edge.2013-11-07Indoor photo of a devotee receiving a blessing. A figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red draped shawl with a gold trim and a red-and-gold beaded necklace sits on a gold-trimmed seat, placing one hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a name badge. Their other hands are raised in a gesture of blessing. Behind them a seated man in white with a rudraksha mala and a turban-style headwear watches, and standing onlookers in white and casual clothes stand near red drapes. The figure in the red turban shows a candidate appearance: the turban, the red-and-gold shawl, the ornate necklace and the seated throne position give several distinctive ceremonial cues, so this is a probable Swamiji blessing a devotee in a satsang-style darshan setting.2013-11-04A photograph of a ritual initiation. A figure in a brown and gold-bordered robe and a rust-coloured head wrap, with a pink beaded necklace, sits with back turned and presses a palm to the forehead of a short-haired man in a navy and white striped polo shirt, who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them a seated woman in a white gold-bordered sari wears a dark beaded mala, with a bangle on her wrist. Several people in white and checked clothing stand in the background, and a pedestal fan is visible at left.2013-11-07A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban with a gold trim and a rust-red shawl, with a long rudraksha-style mala and a thick gold-coloured necklace, reaching out to bless a man in a white-and-blue striped shirt by placing a palm on his forehead. The recipient stands with eyes closed. In the background a seated man in white dhoti and shawl wears a rudraksha mala, a bald man in white shirt stands near a red curtain, and several onlookers in blue and white shirts watch. A gold cloth lies in the lower left. The seated blesser appears to be a candidate for the a person identity, but the appearance is uncertain and no legible name is shown.2013-11-04