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A photo of a blessing moment at a red-draped satsang hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red throne-like seat and presses his palm to the forehead of a young man in a light blue shirt who holds his hands in anjali. Behind them, brass oil lamps stand on the left beside a golden-carved chair, and several women in white and red saris and orange shawls watch from the back. The man on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate: long swept hair, saffron cloth and rudraksha mala. A woman in white with a gold necklace sits near the blessing. Several other people stand or sit behind, all visible in the frame.

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April 28 20162016-04-28A photograph inside a red-draped hall. A long-haired man with a bare upper body, wearing a rudraksha mala and orange cloth draped over his shoulders, sits on a gilded throne with red cushions and places his hand on the forehead of a young man with short hair. The young man wears a white dhoti, an orange cloth and a beaded orange necklace, and his forehead is marked with white ash. Behind them, brass oil lamps stand on a stand and a row of standing women and men in white and red garments, many wearing red shawls, watch, with one woman holding papers. A woman in green and red stands at the right edge. A microphone stands in front of a white fan. The scene looks like a blessing or initiation moment. The long-haired man is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long hair, a rudraksha mala and orange clothing, seated on the throne as the blessing giver.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28A long-haired man in a saffron-orange cloth wrapped over one shoulder, with a rudraksha mala hanging at his chest, reaches forward to touch the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white clothes and a red-orange shawl. The devotee has his palms pressed together. Behind them, several women in white, red and orange saris and shawls stand in a row, some with white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. Gold oil lamps stand on a red-draped platform in the left foreground, with a red throne-like seat beside them. The red backdrop and the ceremonial lamps suggest a blessing or initiation moment.2016-04-28A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red-orange shawl, a dark rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a white tilak on his forehead stands on the left, reaching his right hand to press on the forehead of a young man kneeling in front. The young man wears a white dhoti-style cloth, a red-orange shawl and a beaded necklace, and holds his palm up in a gesture of reception. Behind them a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion stands beside brass oil lamps, and a row of women in saffron, red and white saris and shawls watches from the background. Several devotees in red and white garments stand and sit nearby.2016-04-28A photograph of a ritual blessing inside a red-walled hall with brass oil lamps at left. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala on his chest, wearing an orange cloth, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a cream-gold kurta with an orange thread. The young man has his eyes closed and head bowed. The man giving the blessing has a white tilak on his forehead and a sandalwood-coloured necklace, and his long hair and bare shoulder give him a distinctive appearance; the a person field is unsure. Behind them, several women in white and red-bordered saris and yellow sarees stand watching, and a woman in red holds a plate. A white fan stands near the lamps.2016-04-28A long-haired man in an orange-brown shawl and dhoti, with a tilak on his forehead and a brown rudraksha-style mala around his neck, extends his arm to touch the forehead of a devotee seated before him in a red-walled hall. The devotee, a man in white with red-bordered shawl, raises his palm in reverence. Behind them, several women in white saris with red and orange shawls and orange lanyards stand watching, one wearing a red top. Brass oil lamps stand at left beside a gold-trimmed red seat, and a white floor fan sits near the group. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, seen with long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing and a rudraksha mala, performing a blessing for a devotee, consistent with darshan or blessing.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28A seated man in an orange-red robe with long dark braided hair and a rudraksha mala stands out at left, his hand raised to press the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with an orange-red shawl. The seated figure sits on a red velvet throne beside an ornate gold carved backrest, with brass oil lamps behind him. Around them a crowd of women in saffron, pink, yellow and teal saris and kurtas, several wearing orange-red shawls and beaded necklaces, stand watching. A small white fan is visible in the background and a red draped backdrop fills the space. Swamiji (probable), wearing a saffron robe, long dreadlocks and a rudraksha mala, gives a blessing; cues are long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala. The seated man is presented as the blessing giver, with the white-clad recipient receiving the touch on the forehead.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28