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A photograph of a long-haired person in saffron-orange draped robes and a rudraksha mala placing a palm on the forehead of a man in a white polo shirt with blue-striped collar, who has his eyes closed and hands folded in anjali. Behind them stand other people in white, and a flower-garlanded altar with a brass vessel on a yellow cloth is visible. The scene suggests a blessing being given. Swamiji (probable): the robed figure has long hair swept back, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala. Two people are visible in the foreground, with others partly visible behind.

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A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange saffron shawl and multiple rudraksha beads blessing a young man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard, the figure's palm pressed to the man's forehead. The man holds his other hand up in a gesture of receiving. Behind them, a man in white with a saffron-bordered cloth stands near a seated older man in white, and a partly visible man in white is at the right edge. A hall with a colourful flower garland at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, orange shawl and rudraksha malas fit the candidate, shown in the act of blessing a devotee.2013-07-07A long-haired man in an orange-brown saffron wrap and a rudraksha mala is leaning in to bless a younger man in a white t-shirt, placing his left hand on the man's forehead while the younger man's hands are raised in prayer. The blesser, who has long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala with ornate adornments, appears to be a probable Swamiji in a blessing role. Behind them, a garland of red and yellow flowers decorates a deity murti, and a brass kalasha sits on a yellow cloth with other devotees in the background.2013-07-06July 14 20132013-07-14A photograph of a satsang blessing. A figure seated on a red cushion wears an orange-saffron garment, long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha beads on the neck and shoulder, and places a palm on the forehead of a bearded man in a white collared shirt with a name badge, who stands with eyes closed and hands raised. Another seated person in white with rudraksha mala and a woman in white are behind. Red drapes and a white floor are in the background. a person: the saffron-clad seated figure with long hair and rudraksha ornaments is the teacher giving the blessing.2013-07-06A 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 woman with long dark hair wearing an orange-brown and yellow sari and a rudraksha mala necklace sits on a red cushioned seat and reaches forward to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white trousers, his palms raised in front of him. Behind them, a blurred seated figure in white with a rudraksha mala and a bare-chested figure in white stand in a room with red curtains, a white pillar, a fan and colourful garlands at the left edge. The scene appears to show a blessing or forehead touch in a devotional setting.2013-07-04A photograph of a devotee receiving a blessing at a seated programme on a stage. A woman in an orange-brown sleeveless garment with a long dark braid, wearing rudraksha beads, extends her right palm toward the forehead of a man in a white t-shirt with a red shawl draped over his shoulder and a red lanyard. The man's eyes are closed and his hands are raised in a receptive gesture. Behind them a second woman in white with rudraksha beads sits with head bowed, and other people in white and orange clothing stand in the background near red draped curtains and a backdrop with yellow and red decorations.2013-07-14A photograph of a guru-disciple blessing at an indoor satsang. A man with long dark hair, bare-shouldered in an orange-brown wrap, sits on the left with a tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads around his neck and wrist, placing his palm on the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl, eyes closed, hands raised in respect. Behind them a seated man in white with rudraksha mala and a gold-yellow stole watches, and other devotees in red and orange shawls stand near floral decorations. The left figure matches the Swamiji (probable) presentation through his long hair, orange wrap and rudraksha malas, so he is marked as in_person. Five people are visible.2013-07-10July 07 20132013-07-07A person in an orange-brown saffron wrap and a long rudraksha mala with large beads touches the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt with a small logo, who keeps his eyes closed. The wrap-clad figure has long dark hair swept back and smiles; the rudraksha beads hang down the chest. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stand near a colourful garlanded backdrop with red curtains, and an older man in a white shirt watches at the right edge. The setting resembles an indoor ritual or satsang, with the blessing gesture as the main action.2013-07-07A smiling figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead band with a red dot, rudraksha malas and an orange-saffron shawl with gold border places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them, several people in white and red-orange robes stand and sit in a bright hall, and a seated attendant in orange clothing is visible.2014-03-07A long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and multiple rudraksha malas places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white polo shirt with blue collar stripes, who tilts his head back with eyes closed while his palms are raised in front of his chest. Behind them, a man in white with a rudraksha mala watches, another man in white stands at right, and a woman in a white sari with red border stands in the background near red drapes and a standing fan. The setting is an indoor ashram hall with red fabric and floral decor. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label): the long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and layered rudraksha malas fit the presentation, and he is conferring a blessing on the devotee.2013-07-06