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A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange rudraksha-style necklace placing a hand on the forehead of a grey-haired man in a white t-shirt who holds his palms together in front in a gesture of receiving blessing. A shaved-headed man in orange robes sits behind them with a white tilak mark, and a man in a white kurta stands in the background beside a staff member in a blue shirt with an ID badge and orange lanyard. Indoor setting with white walls, a window, potted plants and a red curtain. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), in_person, the robed long-haired figure with long swept-back dark hair, saffron-orange clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace.

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March 20 20132013-03-20A long-haired person in a rust-red garment with a leopard-print wrap and a rudraksha mala with white beads presses fingers to the forehead of an older man in a white t-shirt with grey hair and a moustache, who holds his palms up in a receiving gesture. The giver wears a white tilak-like mark and bangles. Behind them a second man in a white dhoti and rudraksha mala, with a white forehead mark, steadies the recipient's shoulder. Several people in white clothes stand in the background near a window and potted plants. The giver has long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a rust-red garment, matching the page's claim of Swamiji's presence, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2013-03-13 +1 copiesA long-haired man in an orange-red robe with an orange shawl, gold beaded necklace and rudraksha mala touches the forehead of a grey-haired man in a white t-shirt and red-orange rudraksha mala, who holds his palm to his cheek in a respectful gesture. Two air coolers stand behind them. In the background a man in a blue t-shirt watches, a person in a white shirt stands at right, and a bare-chested man with a white forehead marking sits at lower left. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in orange-red robe and gold beads fits the presentation cues and is the one giving the blessing.2013-04-01A photo of a seated figure with long black hair, wearing a rust-orange wrap and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace and gold bangles, extending a hand to touch the forehead of a standing man with short grey hair, white t-shirt and an orange wristband, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. The seated figure, the Swamiji (probable), has long swept-back hair, orange clothing and a rudraksha mala, so the candidate is in person. Behind them, a seated man in orange robes with a tilak and mala looks on, and a standing man in white watches from the back. A red velvet cushion, a potted palm, a wall fan and a window with a curtain complete the room. Dress and jewellery colours are tied to each person as described.2013-03-22A photograph of a ritual blessing in a plain indoor hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl, rudraksha-style orange beads and ornate gold-toned beads, reaches to touch the forehead of an older grey-haired man in a white t-shirt with a red-orange rudraksha mala and an orange wristband. The older man places his palm up near his face. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in white with a tilak sits, a man in a blue shirt stands near the window, and two pedestal coolers stand against the wall.2013-04-01A photo of a long-haired man in a rust-orange shawl and rudraksha-style orange beads touching the forehead of a grey-haired man in a white t-shirt, brown rudraksha mala and orange wristband, who holds one palm raised beside his face. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man wears a saffron-orange wrap, layered orange beads and a gold-beaded necklace, and is giving blessing or initiation. Behind them, a man in a blue t-shirt and a man in orange robes stand, and two white air coolers sit in a plain room. Three to four people are visible.2013-04-01A photograph of a long-haired man in a red-orange cloth draped over one shoulder placing his right hand on the forehead of an older, grey-haired man in a white shirt with an orange cord around his neck. The older man holds his left hand raised palm-outward. Behind them, a woman in white stands near a doorway, and a light-coloured room with a plant and a red curtain forms the setting. The scene resembles a blessing or healing touch. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired man, identified by his long swept-back hair and orange-red robe with a beaded neck ornament.2013-03-20March 21 20132013-03-21A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a beaded orange-and-brown necklace and a gold chain, reaches forward to touch the forehead of a standing older man in a white shirt with an orange-trimmed collar and a wristwatch, who raises both palms in front of him. Behind them a younger man in white with a gold-bordered cloth and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor, and another man in white stands at the back. A window-unit air conditioner, red curtains and a red velvet-covered seat are visible. Swamiji (probable) is seated, with long hair, saffron robes and a beaded necklace, in the blessing gesture.2013-02-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man with swept-back dark hair and bare upper body wrapped in a rust-red cloth, a red-orange mala around his neck, placing his right palm on the forehead of a grey-haired, moustached older man in a white t-shirt and red-orange shawl with an accreditation badge. The older man holds his hands raised in a blessing gesture. Behind them a shaved-headed man in a red-orange cloth with a red bindi watches, and at right a bespectacled man in white with an orange lanyard touches his face. The background shows maroon curtains, a wall-mounted mirror and a light switch panel. Probable Swamiji (long dark hair, rust-red cloth and rudraksha mala) is giving a forehead blessing to a devotee.2013-03-26Indoor photograph of a seated long-haired man in a rust-orange robe and wooden rudraksha mala, reaching out to touch the forehead of an older clean-shaven man in a white t-shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. A shaved-headed man in orange with a red bindi and mala sits below, looking up. Potted palms, a white wall, a mirror and a small golden statue are in the background, with several people in white and teal clothing.2013-03-23A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wearing a rust-orange wrap and a beaded necklace, placing both hands on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard. The man stands facing him with eyes closed and hands raised to the head in a blessing-like exchange. Two men in white kurta-style clothing and orange lanyards stand in the background near a window, and a potted plant sits on the floor. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and orange-toned attire, a person cue, while the setting suggests a satsang or darshan meeting.2013-03-20