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A photograph of an indoor satsang setting with a long-haired woman in an orange sari and a dark red cushioned seat, reaching out to touch the head of a young boy in a white shirt who has his palms joined in respect. Beside them, a smiling man with long hair, a rudraksha mala, a white dhoti and shawl, and a vertical tilak on his forehead sits watching. A young child with curly hair in white clothes stands behind, and a few people in orange and grey clothing stand in the background. Behind them is a garland-decorated ornate golden structure with multicolored flower strands and a red cloth. A fan and a white window frame are visible at the back.

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A long-haired figure in an orange-brown wrap and rudraksha mala sits on a cushioned seat, placing a hand on the forehead of a young blond boy in a grey top who has palms joined. Behind them a man in white with a white vibhuti mark and rudraksha mala looks on. Colourful floral garlands and a garland-draped backdrop frame the scene, with a few standing onlookers in white and red at right. a person cues: long swept-back hair, orange-brown robe, rudraksha malas, seated blessing a devotee.2013-07-04A long-haired seated figure in an orange-brown garment and dark rudraksha beads leans forward and lays his right hand on the head of a young boy in a dark sleeveless top with a red-and-black beaded cord. The seated figure holds a folded paper in his left hand. Beside them stands a man in a white dhoti-style cloth with gold border, bare-chested, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold chain, with white forehead markings. Behind them are a red-and-gold festoon backdrop, a curly-haired boy in white, and a boy in a red shawl. A red-and-black tiger-striped cushioned seat and floral offerings lie at the bottom of the frame. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, orange garment, and heavy rudraksha mala cues, performing a blessing on the boy.2013-07-13July 03 20132013-07-03A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange clothing with a rudraksha mala and a shawl leans forward and presses a hand to the head of a curly-haired child in white. Beside them stands a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim, a white forehead band, and beaded necklaces, watching the blessing. A boy in glasses and a red-orange shawl stands behind, with another person in red on the right. Behind the figures is a decorated red, yellow and gold canopy with garlands.2013-07-13May 14 20132013-05-14A seated long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl with a long orange-red rudraksha mala places a hand on the head of a kneeling young boy in a white shirt and dark lanyard. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a ceremonial gold-toned necklace and white forehead markings smiles and gestures, and other people in white clothes stand in the background. A small orange-and-green woven basket of offerings is visible at left. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment during a satsang setting. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2013-05-14May 13 20132013-05-13A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple-style hall. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange garment and a dark rudraksha mala leans forward and places one hand on the head of a curly-haired child in a white kurta, whose hands are raised in prayer. Beside them a man in a white dhoti with gold borders, a white forehead band and beaded necklaces stands watching. Behind them two teenagers in orange shawls and glasses look on. Ornate red, yellow and pink fabric and garlands decorate the background, and a red cushion sits in the foreground.2013-07-13A photograph of a satsang-style gathering indoors. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a reddish-orange shawl and rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet seat and extends the right hand to rest on the head of a young boy in a white t-shirt. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, which are the qualifying cues. Around them, a bald man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands and smiles, while several boys in white and children in white t-shirts with lanyards gather close. A white split air conditioner stands at left and a pink wall behind. A red towel lies on the seat in the foreground.2013-05-14A photograph of a ceremony in a temple-style hall. A woman with long dark hair and a smiling face, wearing a rust-orange sleeveless garment with a yellow border and rudraksha beads on her wrist, sits on a deep red cushioned seat and extends her hand to bless the head of a young child with curly blond hair dressed in white. She holds small packets in her other hand. Beside her, a man with a white vibhuti line on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a white wrap sits on a red mat and watches. Behind them stands a deity murti decorated with a large garland of yellow, red, green and orange flowers, and a blue cloth hangs in the background. A white fan is visible at right.2013-07-04July 13 20132013-07-13A seated figure in an orange-saffron garment with a gold-bordered yellow waist cloth and a rudraksha mala with ornate gold pendant wears long swept-back dark hair and blesses a fair-haired young boy in a grey long-sleeved top and red-brown beaded necklace. The boy stands with palms joined while the seated figure rests one hand on his forehead in blessing. Behind them a flower-garlanded deity murti or decorated backdrop shows red, yellow and orange marigold garlands, and a second person in white clothing sits to the right. Electric fans and a red-and-blue floor mat fill the hall. a person cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant, distinctive saffron robe, giving blessing to the child.2013-07-03