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Photograph of a stage blessing. A standing figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap, wearing layered rudraksha malas, a rudraksha armband and a rudraksha-studded waist belt with bells, holds a tall golden trident with a yellow finial in one hand and places the other palm on the forehead of a kneeling man with short blond hair who wears a white kurta. The standing figure has long swept-back dark hair and a broad smile, and matches Swamiji (probable) by the saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and long hair cues. Red velvet drapes hang behind them under warm, hazy stage lighting. Only two physical people are visible.

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A photograph on a stage with red draped curtains and a wall fan. A standing figure in orange and saffron robes with a wide rudraksha-bead belt and bead armlets, wearing a gold necklace and a long dark swept-back hairstyle, holds a tall golden trident-topped staff and extends his hand toward an older man in white clothes with grey hair. The man in white raises his palm toward the figure's face in a gesture of reverence. A second man is partly visible at the lower left edge.2012-07-04A photograph of a ceremonial blessing on a stage with red drapery behind. A standing man with long swept-back dark hair wears saffron-orange garments, a shawl, a rudraksha mala across the chest, rudraksha bands on the arms and a rudraksha waist garland with brass bells, and a light chain necklace. He holds a silver trident with a yellow ball finial and places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling bald man in a white shirt with a beaded necklace and a wristwatch, who raises one palm. A ceiling fan and hazy light are visible. Swamiji (probable) is the standing figure, shown with distinctive saffron clothing, rudraksha adornments and long hair, giving a blessing.2012-07-04July 04 20122012-07-04A standing man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead, wears layered rudraksha malas with brass bells across his chest and waist and a silver chain necklace. He holds a tall silver trident with a red gem and places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling young person in a white top with rudraksha wrist beads, who presses a palm to their own face. Two people are partly visible at the lower left edge, one with grey hair. Visible figures: standing man, kneeling devotee, partly visible elderly person.2012-07-04A photograph of a stage event with a long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti and a red-brown rudraksha mala with gold bells, holding a silver trident with a yellow knob in his left hand. He smiles broadly while extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a second man in a brown t-shirt, who has his hand raised and eyes lowered. The background shows red drapes and warm stage lighting. A probable Swamiji appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold bell ornaments. Another person is partly visible at the lower right.2012-07-04A photograph of an indoor session with red drapes behind. A man in an orange robe with rudraksha malas across his chest, arms and waist, and a long silver-gold trident-staff with a yellow tip in his right hand, places his left palm on the forehead of a seated man in a black t-shirt with dark curly hair, who kneels with both hands raised in front of him. The robed man smiles. Another orange cloth hangs at the right edge. A probable Swamiji figure is in the robed role, with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-adorned orange garment, and a ceremonial gold necklace. He is giving a blessing to a devotee.2012-07-04A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a dense rudraksha mala with brass bells, holding a silver trident with a yellow finial, placing his right palm on the forehead of a short-haired young man in a black t-shirt. A red curtain and golden decorative panel form the backdrop, with warm stage lighting. The standing figure bears a red bindi and distinctive long swept hair and rudraksha adornments, a person. The seated-in-front devotee receives a blessing touch. Two physical people are visible.2012-07-04July 04 20122012-07-04July 04 20122012-07-04A staged scene on a dim stage with red drapes. A standing figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and sleeveless top, wearing rudraksha beads, gold bell-studded belt and armband, holds a tall silver trident-staff topped by a gold finial and extends an arm toward a young man in a white t-shirt and rudraksha mala who kneels and lifts his palms, a gesture of reverence. The standing figure has a painted face and long dark hair, costumed as a Shiva-like deity figure, and a fan is visible at right. Appearance-based cues are costume-driven; the standing figure is a costumed performer rather than a clearly identifiable person, so identity is unsure.2012-07-04A photograph of a stage event with red draped curtains and a ceiling fan behind. A man with swept-back long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment draped over one shoulder, rudraksha bracelets and armbands, a belt of rudraksha beads with brass bells, and a red-and-white tilak. He stands holding a tall black staff with one hand and extends his other hand to rest on the forehead of a older man in a white shirt who leans forward with his hands raised to the younger man's face. The bells, beads and orange cloth are prominent, and a gold fabric hangs at the right edge. a person is the figure in orange with rudraksha and long hair, offering a blessing to a devotee in a white shirt.2012-07-04September 06 20122012-09-06