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A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange robe with a rudraksha mala crowned with bead clusters, multiple rudraksha and bead necklaces, a gold pendant, and a pink-and-white flower garland, with a white and red tilak on his forehead, smiling as a shirtless bearded younger man in an orange-and-maroon wrap leans in and touches his head. Golden ornate carvings fill the background. Another man stands at the left edge of the frame.

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A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair coiled up and decorated with rudraksha beads and a gold crown-like ornament, wearing a rust-brown robe, a thick rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and a pink-and-white flower garland. He has a white tripundra on his forehead with a red bindi and raises his hands to bless the head of a man in a white t-shirt who stands before him. Behind them is an ornate gold throne with carved gold panels and a golden trident. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment in a temple-like setting. The man with long hair and rudraksha adornments is a probable Swamiji, identified by appearance cues.2017-03-14March 14 20172017-03-14Photograph of a seated bearded man with long dark hair coiled high, wearing a rudraksha crown, a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, a flower garland and a rust-red robe, with a white and red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he blesses a devotee. The devotee in a white kurta with an orange-and-red patterned shawl bows forward with his hand raised to the blessing figure's forehead. Behind them stands a golden trident and an ornate gold-carved backdrop. Probable Swamiji is the blessing figure, identified by the rudraksha crown and mala, flower garland, and rust-red robe. Two physical people are visible.2017-03-14March 14 20172017-03-14A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair piled high and adorned with rudraksha beads and a golden crescent ornament, wearing a flower garland of pink and white blossoms, a saffron-orange robe, gold necklaces and a gold earring. He has white vibhuti lines and a red tilak on his forehead, and is smiling with eyes closed while his right hand rests on the head of a shaved-headed man in a white kurta. The background shows a golden trident and ornate gold-patterned panels.2017-03-14A photograph of a smiling bearded man seated on an ornate gold throne, wearing a rudraksha bead crown with a gold crescent ornament at the top, a white horizontal forehead marking with a red dot, a rust-orange robe, and layered rudraksha malas with gold chains. He wears pink and white flower garlands over his shoulders and a gold earring. Beside him, a man in a white garment with an orange-patterned shawl raises a hand with an ash or paste marking near the seated figure's forehead. The background is gold-carved decoration. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with crown, rudraksha malas and saffron-orange robe; he is shown in person receiving a ritual gesture. Only two people are visible.2017-03-14March 14 20172017-03-14A seated man in rust-brown saffron-toned robes and layered rudraksha malas smiles while another man, shown from behind and bare-chested with a white sacred thread, reaches up to place a hand on his head. The seated man wears a white-and-pink flower garland, a gold necklace, a vertical tilak on his forehead and a short dark beard. Behind them a gold-carved throne frame and warm pink stage lights suggest a ceremonial setting. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, rudraksha malas, ceremonial garland and gold necklace match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, presented as a seated spiritual leader receiving a blessing from a devotee at a satsang-style event.2017-04-02March 14 20172017-03-14A photograph of a man with brown curly hair and a beard, dressed in a white kurta, having his forehead touched by a smiling bearded priest in a rust-brown robe. The priest wears a crown-like gold ornament, a large rudraksha crown of beads in his topknot, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces, pink and white flower garlands and a white tilak marking on his forehead. He presses his hand to the devotee's head in blessing, with gold trident and ornate gold panels behind them.2017-03-14April 20 20172017-04-20March 14 20172017-03-14