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A photograph of a seated man with short dark hair, a red bindi and a long red-orange shawl draped over his shoulders, reaching out as a man in a white short-sleeved shirt pulls the shawl. A third man on the right wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets, holding a red cloth. Deep red velvet drapes form the backdrop. The shawl-pulling exchange appears to be part of a devotee's interaction at a seated gathering. The seated man shows few distinctive a person cues beyond the red shawl, so identity remains uncertain; roles are given only from visible clothing and actions.

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A man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange-red shawl over a dark gold-patterned garment and a large gold bead necklace, stands with both arms raised and his hands on the head of a man in a white t-shirt and red shawl who bows before him. Behind them, a red velvet curtain hangs. At the right edge, a bald man in white with a rudraksha mala and gold trim watches. The scene suggests a blessing being given, with the bowing man receiving the touch on his head. Probable Swamiji is visible with long hair, saffron-orange clothing, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-adorned presence, giving the blessing.2013-05-19May 19 20132013-05-19May 19 20132013-05-19A photograph of two men in a bright interior facing each other closely. On the left, a figure with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi wears an orange-saffron shawl over the shoulder and a dark rudraksha mala, and extends a hand toward the other man. On the right, a bald man in a plain white garment and a dark rudraksha mala holds a white paper and listens. Behind them are brass oil lamps with a lit warm glow and a pale wall.2011-11-29September 04 20142014-09-04A seated figure in an orange-brown robe with gold border and a gold-beaded necklace, long dark hair swept back, extends both palms toward a smiling man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl whose hands are raised in return. The seated figure sits on a red velvet throne-like chair before a dark maroon curtain with gold damask patterns. Behind them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala watches, and other devotees in orange sit at the right edge. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-gold robe match the Swamiji (probable) cues, so this is an in-person ritual blessing moment in a satsang setting.2014-01-11A seated figure with a shaved head? No: a figure with long dark hair wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a gold bangle and a maroon-and-gold draped garment places one raised hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The recipient stands with palms together at his waist while the officiant holds a folded paper in the other hand. Behind them stand women in white and orange clothing and gold-embroidered draperies, with a golden ornamental panel at left. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan ritual inside a temple setting.2015-10-24October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesA seated figure on a red velvet throne with gold-carved armrests holds up a long orange-red shawl with both hands, a plain orange-saffron robe draped on the body and a gold-bead necklace with a red rudraksha-style mala. A red bindi marks the forehead. Behind the throne are stacks of folded red-orange shawls and a deep red velvet curtain. On the right, a second person in white clothes stands holding a red shawl, while a bald-headed person in white bends forward in the foreground. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and mala beads, seated on a throne and receiving shawls.2013-05-19A photograph of an indoor satsang or blessing moment in front of red drapes. A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron shawl, with layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments on the chest, places one hand on the forehead of a smiling man in a white kurta with a light cord around his neck. The man raises both palms in response. Behind them a woman in white with a red bindi watches, and on the right a woman in a white top with an orange shawl stands with hands folded. A green-lit lamp is at upper right. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in orange-saffron shawl with layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments is the probable Swamiji, giving the blessing.2012-07-18May 19 20132013-05-19A seated figure with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange-red shawl over saffron-brown robes reaches to place a hand on the crown of a bald man in a white shirt, who has an orange-red shawl draped over his shoulders. The seated figure smiles. Behind them, a gold ornate backdrop and deep red velvet drapes frame the scene. On the right, a man in white clothing with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-gold shawl stands with hands clasped. A partly visible person appears at the lower left edge. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified from long swept-back hair, saffron-orange ornate clothing and a ceremonial setting; this is an appearance-based label only.2013-05-19