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A photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange and gold dhoti and shawl, with a crescent ornament in the hair and a golden-hued object visible behind, placing a palm on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a silver-wrapped staff held nearby. The man in white has grey hair tied back and small gold earrings, and he has his hand raised in a gesture of reverence. The setting is an indoor hall with beige panelled walls.

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December 04 20132013-12-04December 04 20132013-12-04A photograph of an indoor satsang setting with a seated figure in an orange-red and gold draped garment, long dreadlocked hair with a small gold crescent ornament, and a vibhuti mark on the forehead, holding a silver staff and placing one hand on the forehead of a young man in a white polo shirt with a rudraksha mala. The young man's palms are folded at his chest area while he receives the blessing with eyes closed. Beige wall panels and a bright screen stand behind them, and another person is partly visible at the right edge. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of Swamiji (probable), with long matted hair, a crescent ornament, and orange-gold clothing, and is giving a blessing to a devotee.2013-12-04A photograph of two men in close indoor contact. The figure on the left has long swept-back hair with a silver crescent ornament, a red-orange and gold shawl draped over the shoulders, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a red tilak on the forehead; he holds a silver trident-shaped staff and places his hand on the head of a young man. The young man wears a plain white collared shirt with a green stripe and a dark cord necklace, eyes closed and head tilted up, receiving the blessing. Warm beige wall panels and a golden furnishing are behind them. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with the qualifying cues being the long hair, crescent ornament, saffron and gold shawl and beads, shown in the act of blessing.2013-12-04December 04 20132013-12-04A photograph of a seated figure with long dark dreadlock-style hair, a crescent ornament and white tilak marks, wearing an orange and gold shawl draped over bare shoulders and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a silver trident-like staff while placing a hand on the forehead of an older man in a white long-sleeved shirt with a rudraksha mala who is bowing forward. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure based on the long hair, saffron-orange ornate clothing, mala and crescent cues, with the older devotee receiving blessing. A woman is partially visible at the lower right edge, and warm wall panels form the background.2013-12-04A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, a crescent ornament at the crown, and a rudraksha-style chain, wearing an orange-and-gold shawl, placing his right hand on the head of a bald man in a white shirt with a red-beaded necklace. The man's palms are pressed together in namaskar with his eyes closed. A silver staff stands beside them and a golden deity murti is visible behind. The figure in orange is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala; the man in white is a devotee receiving blessing. Plain wall panels form the backdrop.2013-12-04A seated man with long dark hair coiled into a dreadlocked crown topped by a silver crescent ornament, a red-and-white tilak on his forehead, a bare-shouldered saffron and gold garment, and a thick rudraksha-style mala of brown beads. He gestures with raised open hands toward an older man in a white kurta and a silver wristwatch, who holds a long silver staff and raises his palms in blessing. A golden ornamental figure stands behind them against a beige wall panel. Probable Swamiji (probable) with long hair, crescent crown and saffron-gold clothing seated in conversation with the white-clad attendant. The scene resembles a ceremonial exchange during a sacred event.2013-12-04A photograph of a long-haired figure with dreadlocked hair topped by a silver crescent ornament, wearing a saffron-orange and gold garment draped over one shoulder, placing an open palm on the forehead of a bald man in a white long-sleeved shirt. The man stands before him, hands folded in a gesture of reverence, while a silver trident-like staff is held beside them against a plain beige wall. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan exchange. a person is present in the orange and gold robe with the crescent ornament and dreadlocks, shown as an in-person figure bestowing a blessing on a devotee.2013-12-04December 13 20132013-12-13A figure with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a crown-like headpiece with a crescent ornament, wearing a saffron-orange and gold shawl over bare shoulders and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a seated man in a white striped polo shirt. The robed figure holds a silver-wrapped staff in his left hand. Behind him is a gold-toned deity murti or ceremonial seat, and a woman in white is partly visible at the right edge. The scene suggests a blessing being given.2013-12-04December 04 20132013-12-04