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A long-haired man in an orange-brown wrap with rudraksha bracelets and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta and red shawl, who presses his palms together in reverent receipt. Behind them a man in white with a red shawl stands with arms crossed, and a seated man in white with rudraksha mala and bracelets watches. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang at left and a red curtain frames the background.

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July 10 20132013-07-10A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple-like hall with red drapes. A long-haired man in an orange-brown unstitched wrap and rudraksha beads presses his palm onto the forehead of a bald-headed devotee in a white kurta, red shawl and a blue lanyard badge, whose hands are raised in an gesture of receiving. Behind them, a seated man in white with a gold-bordered cloth and rudraksha mala smiles, and a figure in an orange-red garment stands in the background. The orange-clad figure has distinctive long hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial adornments, a probable appearance-based match to Swamiji, giving the blessing to a devotee. Three to four physical people are visible.2013-07-11A long-haired figure in an orange-brown saffron garment with a beaded bracelet and rudraksha mala places one hand on the forehead of a young man in a white striped shirt with a red lanyard and rudraksha mala. The young man stands with eyes closed and his other hand raised in blessing. Behind them, a man in white with a red shawl and a woman in orange stand watching, and a seated man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a sheet of handwritten paper. Floral garlands with yellow and red blooms decorate the left edge. The figure with long hair appears to be giving a blessing, possibly a person, with the cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2013-07-10A photograph of a devotee receiving a blessing at a seated programme on a stage. A woman in an orange-brown sleeveless garment with a long dark braid, wearing rudraksha beads, extends her right palm toward the forehead of a man in a white t-shirt with a red shawl draped over his shoulder and a red lanyard. The man's eyes are closed and his hands are raised in a receptive gesture. Behind them a second woman in white with rudraksha beads sits with head bowed, and other people in white and orange clothing stand in the background near red draped curtains and a backdrop with yellow and red decorations.2013-07-14A young man in a white striped shirt with raised hands receives a blessing as a figure in a rust-orange garment presses a palm to his forehead. The blessing-giver has long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets, and holds a sheet of paper. Behind them, a seated man in white with a rudraksha mala and a bearded man in white stand near a floral garland and a red curtain, with a standing person in saffron-orange robes and a white-clad figure further back. A warm glow of lamps appears at the right edge. The blessing-giver may be a person based on long hair, rudraksha mala and saffron-orange clothing, though the face is not visible.2013-07-10A photograph of a guru-disciple blessing at an indoor satsang. A man with long dark hair, bare-shouldered in an orange-brown wrap, sits on the left with a tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads around his neck and wrist, placing his palm on the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl, eyes closed, hands raised in respect. Behind them a seated man in white with rudraksha mala and a gold-yellow stole watches, and other devotees in red and orange shawls stand near floral decorations. The left figure matches the Swamiji (probable) presentation through his long hair, orange wrap and rudraksha malas, so he is marked as in_person. Five people are visible.2013-07-10A photograph of a blessing moment in a hall with red draped backdrop. A long-haired person in orange-saffron wrap with rudraksha beads on the right side presses a hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta with red shawl and a red lanyard badge, whose eyes are closed and other palm raised. Background devotees in white and orange stand watching.2013-07-11July 10 20132013-07-10A photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl and rudraksha mala seated on a cushioned seat, placing both palms on the forehead and chest of a man in a white kurta who raises his hands in a receiving gesture. Behind them a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a woman in orange with a gold-edged sari watch; a light-colored sanctified-looking figure sits nearby, and several people stand in the background. The setting is an indoor hall with maroon drapes and a colourful fabric at left.2013-07-02July 07 20132013-07-07July 10 20132013-07-10 +1 copiesA bare-headed man in a white t-shirt with a black wristwatch raises both palms while another person presses a hand to his forehead in a blessing gesture. The blessing giver wears a rust-orange wrap with long dark hair swept back, and wears rudraksha beads on the wrist and neck. Behind them, a seated man in white garments with a rudraksha mala sits, and further back other people in white and red-orange clothing sit on a white floor near floral garlands in red, yellow and green. The blessing giver's appearance (long swept-back hair, orange clothing, rudraksha adornments) gives a person candidate, though the image is not conclusive. Several people are visible.2013-07-10