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A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap and a shoulder wrap, with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala with large beads, and a gold necklace, reaches to touch the forehead of a young blonde girl in a white top and red lanyard. Behind him a man in white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala smiles, and a figure in white and orange sits in the background at an event hall with red curtains and a white floor. a person's blessing of a child.

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February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man with a white tilak on his forehead, bare-chested with a saffron-orange and gold-bordered shawl draped over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala around his neck, extending his right hand to touch the head of a young girl with curly hair in white clothes. Behind them a gold-decorated throne-like backdrop is visible, and a seated woman in white with a rudraksha mala watches. Standing in the background are a woman in white with an orange-and-red shawl and a man in white with a rudraksha mala and ID badge. Swamiji appears as a probable in-person candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and saffron-gold shawl.2017-08-09February 17 20132013-02-17A seated figure with long dark hair swept back, wearing a rust-orange wrap, a red and white flower garland, gold-toned bangles and a gold necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with a rust-orange shawl. The seated figure appears to be a person, giving a blessing. Behind them, women in orange and saffron saris with rudraksha malas watch, and a woman in a red bindi smiles at right. Walls are pale and a window with a white air-conditioning unit is visible.2013-05-28A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange draped cloth, bare-chested, wearing a beaded rudraksha-style mala and an ornate gold necklace, with a red kumkum mark on his forehead. He stands with eyes closed and places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a yellow-and-black striped sleeveless top, who looks down. Behind them a red draped cloth hangs, and onlookers in white and orange clothing stand in the background. Swamiji is probable as the man with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron garments performing a blessing.2012-08-23A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red and saffron cloth with a gold garland and white and red forehead markings, reaching out to bless a young girl with long light hair in a white top who leans in with her hand raised. Behind him stand a silver staff topped with a finial and a carved cobra, a golden deity murti, red drapes, and a woman in white with a rudraksha mala watching. a person is seated on a throne with a gold garland and rudraksha-style beads, giving blessing to the child.2014-07-25A seated man in an orange saffron shawl and a long rudraksha mala with a red kumkum dot and white vibhuti on his forehead reaches out to touch the cheek of a young blond boy in a white t-shirt and red rudraksha necklace, who holds a small packet of sweets in cupped hands. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala; he sits on a red cushioned seat. Beside him stands a man in a white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and vibhuti. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing watch, with a garland of flowers and an orange cloth visible at the left edge.2013-07-07A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala of large beads and a white vertical tilak on his forehead, placing his right hand on the forehead of a bald, bearded man in a white garment with an orange-red scarf printed with text. The seated man, a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold ornaments and rudraksha mala, is smiling and bestowing a blessing. Behind him stand a silver trident and gold decorative items, and a peacock-feather fan is visible at left. The setting appears to be a ceremonial stage or throne area with orange and white striped panels.2014-09-13July 07 20132013-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial scene with a long-haired figure in an orange-brown robe and rudraksha beads seated on a red cushioned seat, reaching forward to place a hand on the head of a young blonde child in a white top with a red lanyard. Beside them stands a man with a white forehead marking, wearing a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace. Behind them are yellow and red floral garlands, a red and orange draped backdrop, and several onlookers including boys in red-orange shirts. The man's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person but uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role only.2013-07-13A seated man with a dark hair bun, wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over his bare shoulder and a long gold bead necklace, places his right hand on the head of a smiling young boy in a red, black and white striped shirt. Behind them, several women in saris and a girl with curly blonde hair stand and sit in a crowded hall with red drapery and a white wall-mounted air unit. The scene resembles a blessing being given to a child during a gathering, and the seated man is a person by appearance cues including the hair bun, saffron shawl and long gold necklace.2012-07-09May 09 20142014-05-09