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A seated man in a rust-brown saffron-toned wrap with a thick rudraksha-style brown bead garland and a white tilak on his forehead raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange-red lanyard. Behind them are garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers, a brass oil lamp at the left edge, and a deep red cloth backdrop. The seated man's long dark hair is swept back and he wears a rudraksha-style mala; this matches the a person presentation cues. The recipient receives a forehead blessing in an apparent satsang or darshan setting.

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July 15 20132013-07-15A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha mala and white forehead marks placing both palms on the head of a man in a white t-shirt and red-orange shawl, with eyes closed. Behind them stands a deity murti draped in a yellow garment and colourful garlands of yellow, green, red and purple. A third woman is partly visible at the right edge. The gesture suggests a blessing or padapuja-style offering.2013-07-14July 15 20132013-07-15July 07 20132013-07-07A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala places one hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style garment, who has closed eyes and palms raised in devotion. The seated figure has long dark hair pulled back, a vibhuti or tilak mark on the forehead, and sits on a red patterned cushion. Behind them are colourful garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with a gold statue-like object and orange cloth draped in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or padapuja-style darshan in a temple setting. Probable Swamiji is seated, wearing saffron robe, rudraksha mala and long hair, giving blessing to a devotee.2013-07-14July 15 20132013-07-15July 13 20132013-07-13July 15 20132013-07-15A 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.2013-07-14Indoor satsang scene in front of a floral backdrop of yellow, white, pink and purple garlands and gold-coloured ornaments. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a white vibhuti line on his forehead and a thick orange-brown rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on a red-cushioned seat, wearing an orange-brown wrap over bare shoulders. He leans forward and reaches out to mark a visible white paste on the forehead of a man with short dark hair and a short beard, who wears a white kurta and a red thread necklace and holds his hands up in a receiving gesture. A small oil lamp glows at the left edge. The seated figure appears to be the presiding guru with distinctive adornments; the identification is an appearance-based candidate only, as the page indicates a person was present.2013-07-15July 15 20132013-07-15A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a long-haired, swept-back style and a rudraksha mala around his neck places both hands on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl. The seated figure has a white forehead marking and is smiling. Behind them hang garlands of yellow, white, purple and green flowers and a gold-coloured drape. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange robes, long hair and rudraksha mala, giving a blessing; the young man receives it with his head bowed.2013-07-14