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A long-haired man in an orange-red dhoti-style wrap and a rudraksha mala stands at left, his right palm raised over the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl, who has a fresh white vibhuti mark. Behind them, an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and brass lamp stands are set against a deep red wall, and a crowd of women in saris and salwar, some with orange shawls, watch closely. The gesture suggests a blessing. Swamiji (probable): the standing man has long, swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a saffron-orange wrap, matching the page's Swamiji label, but the face is not used to confirm identity.

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April 28 20162016-04-28A seated man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, bare-shouldered in a rust-orange cloth, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes with an orange shawl and a rudraksha necklace. Behind them stands a gold-ornate red throne, brass oil lamps and a white cooling unit. Several women in white and red shawls and orange lanyards watch, some holding papers, and a woman in green with a red shawl holds a small camera. The setting is a red-draped hall during a blessing.2016-04-28A 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 20162016-04-28July 06 20142014-07-06April 28 20162016-04-28May 06 20162016-05-06A 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.2016-04-28April 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.2016-04-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, extending his right hand toward a young man in white who holds his palms together in greeting. Two other attendees hold his ceremonial sash. Behind them, women in saris, kurtas and orange sashes stand watching, and a brass oil lamp and a white air cooler sit near the throne. The seated man matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, presiding over the scene as a ceremonial guru receiving devotees in a red-draped hall.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28