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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with a gold-toned ceremonial necklace sits on a red velvet throne before a gold-embossed backdrop and red curtains. He extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing man with short grey hair, wearing a white shirt and an orange-beaded cord around his neck, who bows his head. Cues in appearance are consistent with a person, with the seated figure giving blessing as the teacher. The man receiving the touch is a devotee. A white fan and a small red box appear at the edges.

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May 14 20132013-05-14A seated figure in an orange-brown saffron wrap with a gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklace and long swept-back dark hair, with a white tilak on the forehead, places his right palm on the head of a man in a white t-shirt who stands with his eyes closed and hands together. Behind them is a deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers and gold ornaments. a person appears to be the seated figure giving blessing; the standing man is a devotee receiving it.2013-07-02A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a small tilak on his forehead sits on a plush maroon throne in front of a deep red curtain. He wears an orange-saffron robe with gold border, a thick orange rudraksha mala around his neck, and is barefoot. He smiles while extending his right arm to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard. The man bows with his palms pressed together near the seated man's face. A gold-trimmed cushion is visible beside the throne, and a wall-mounted air conditioner sits in the background. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues consistent with the page's a person reference.2013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14A seated man in orange-brown robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style bead necklace smiles as he extends his hand to bless a standing devotee's forehead. The devotee, an older man with short grey hair, wears a white shirt, an orange-red cloth around the waist and a rudraksha mala, and returns the gesture with his palm raised. The seated man is seated on a maroon velvet chair beside a tray of offerings. A third man in white dhoti with a yellow-bordered cloth and bead necklace sits in the background beside an air cooler. Maroon curtains and white walls form the backdrop of an indoor satsang hall. The seated figure matches the page's Swamiji cues: long hair, saffron-orange robes and a bead necklace, so this is a probable in-person Swamiji with a devotee; the page's Swamiji flag is yes.2013-05-24Photograph of an indoor satsang setting with dark red velvet drapes behind a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and long braided rudraksha-style beads, who sits on a red velvet throne-like chair with an orange cloth on the armrest. The seated figure, a probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, extends his right hand toward the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with an orange-and-red scarf, who raises both hands in a gesture of receiving blessing. A white floor-standing air conditioning unit and a window are in the background, and a partially visible man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge, with the head of another person in the foreground.2013-05-24May 13 20132013-05-13A seated long-haired figure in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders reaches out to touch the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt with an orange lanyard, who has his palms pressed together. The seated figure sits on a maroon cushioned seat with an orange cloth beside it, and a tray of sweets lies at the lower left. Behind them, other devotees in white dhotis and orange or red shawls watch, one holding a rudraksha mala, with a red curtain and a white air conditioner in the background. The gesture appears to be a blessing or darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, cues consistent with the page's claim that he is present.2013-05-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, and a small tilak on his forehead, reaching to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala. The seated man sits on a deep red velvet throne with a gold-patterned backrest, and a golden ornament stands behind him. A red velvet curtain hangs in the background, along with white cooling units and an open box of sweets at lower left. The appearance of the seated man is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) profile, having long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, and a rudraksha mala. The standing man in white with a rudraksha mala is a devotee receiving a blessing.2013-05-17Indoor photo of a seated guru in a saffron-orange robe with a beaded mala-style necklace and yellow tilak on his forehead, reaching to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt who is closing his eyes and tilting his head up. The guru sits on a red-upholstered throne with a gilded carved back, and a red and beige decorated backdrop frames the room. The guru's appearance matches the a person cues of ornate saffron clothing, a beaded necklace and a throne, so he is labelled a person in this depiction of a blessing given during satsang-style darshan.2014-01-14A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala with a golden-yellow sash, and a red tilak on his forehead. He sits on a red velvet throne backed by an ornate gold carved panel, against deep maroon velvet drapes. He smiles as he extends his right arm toward a man in a white shirt and white trousers, who stands leaning in and touches the seated man's forehead with his palm, as in a blessing. Two blurred heads and a partial figure at the lower edge suggest other attendees. Appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala on a throne, with the page noting his presence.2013-05-14A seated figure in a rust-red saffron wrap with a long, swept-back dark hairstyle and a brown rudraksha-style mala across the chest raises a hand to bless the head of a older man in a white shirt and red-and-cream shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them are ornate garlanded deity murti figures draped in gold necklaces and pink, maroon and green cloth, with a golden throne-like seat on the left and green foliage. The scene appears to be a darshan with blessing. Two physical people are visible.2014-12-28