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Indoor photo of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and an orange rudraksha-style beaded necklace reaching his right hand toward the forehead of a young boy in a black t-shirt with an orange lanyard, who has his eyes closed and palms pressed together. A seated man in white with brown beads and a gold-bordered cloth sits behind them, and a woman in white and beige sari stands in the background near a red curtain. The orange-robed man appears to be giving blessing, with the palm placed near the boy's forehead.

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February 23 20132013-02-23A seated man in orange robes and a long orange beaded necklace reaches forward to touch the forehead of a young man in a dark grey t-shirt with an orange lanyard. The seated man has long dark hair and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead. Behind them, several people in white and orange attire watch in a hall with pale walls and a red curtain. The young man has his palms pressed together near his chest.2013-02-24February 28 20132013-02-28A seated long-haired teacher in an orange-saffron robe with a matching orange-saffron rudraksha mala and a yellow undergarment reaches toward the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard and beaded neck cord; the teacher's raised right hand touches near the young man's brow while the young man lifts both hands. A red velvet chair and a cream towel rest beside the teacher. Behind them, a seated man in white dhoti-style cloth with a white vertical forehead mark and a green-bordered cloth sits in the background, and white air coolers and a window appear in the room. Two physical people are clearly visible plus a partly visible person at the right edge.2013-05-14February 21 20132013-02-21May 14 20132013-05-14A photograph of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a white tilak on his forehead, pressing his palm on the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt with an orange lanyard. The sannyasi has long dark hair and is smiling with eyes closed; the devotee's eyes are also closed as he receives the touch. Behind them, pale wall, a standing fan and an air cooler are visible, and a second person in white sits partly visible at lower right. The sannyasi appears to be a probable Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, performing a blessing touch during a session.2013-05-14A photograph of a satsang-style initiation moment. On the left, a long-haired man in an orange-brown cloth, orange rudraksha mala and gold-edged garment sits on a maroon cushion and touches the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard and a visible white tilak. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, which matches the a person appearance cues. Behind them a second man in white ritual clothing with a white forehead mark sits, and fans and a window are visible in the room.2013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14A seated figure in an orange-brown saffron robe with long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder presses both palms to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl, a blessing-style gesture. Behind them stands a colourful garland-hung altar and a kneeling woman in white wearing a rudraksha necklace watches. The red cushioned seat and crowd in white clothes suggest a satsang or darshan setting. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, performing a blessing on a devotee.2013-07-14A seated robed teacher in orange and gold clothing with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white top and orange-lanyard badge, while holding a small white paper in his left hand. The boy stands with his hands raised near his head. Another person in orange sits softly out of focus in the background beside a wall-mounted cooling unit, with a plain beige room and a red cushioned seat in the foreground.2013-05-14