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A photograph of a blessing moment indoors. A man with long dark hair in a bun, wearing a red sari-style garment with gold zari border and a rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and bangle. The seated man has closed eyes and raises his left palm. Other people in white shirts stand in the background, and a maroon curtain hangs at left.

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A photograph of a man in a red saffron-style robe with gold border and a rudraksha bead necklace, his dark hair pulled into a bun, placing both palms forward in a blessing gesture before a man in a plain white kurta with a visitor badge. Behind them stand several men in white and a red velvet drape. The white-clad man faces him with a calm, attentive expression. The scene reads as a blessing or darshan exchange.2011-09-10February 17 20132013-02-17September 10 20112011-09-10A photograph of two people facing each other in close physical contact during what appears to be a hands-on practice session inside a hall with a deep red curtain behind them. A young man in a plain white kurta has his right palm raised, while his left arm rests on the shoulder of a woman in a red sari with a gold border, her hair in a bun and a rudraksha mala around her neck; she raises her own hand toward his. A bandage-like white patch is visible on the man's upper arm. Another person in white stands partly visible behind them, and several people in light clothing are at the right edge. No deity, fire or ritual objects are visible.2011-09-10A photograph of a long-haired person in an orange-red garment and a layered orange and gold beaded necklace placing both palms on the head of a bearded man in a white embroidered kurta. The bearded man has his hands raised beside his head and his eyes closed in a calm expression. The setting is an indoor room with a plain beige wall and a window at the top. Other people in white and orange clothing stand in the background. The long-haired figure's appearance and adornments (long hair, orange garment, ornate gold necklace) match the page's description of Swamiji, so this is a probable identification from appearance cues. The scene shows a blessing gesture of hands on the head.2013-03-17March 17 20132013-03-17September 10 20112011-09-10December 17 20132013-12-17A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange shawl with gold border and a multi-strand beaded necklace, with long swept-back dark hair and a white-and-red forehead mark. He reaches forward with his right hand, palm down, touching the crown of a bearded man in a white kurta who raises his own right hand in a blessing gesture. Behind them a smiling woman in a rust-colored robe with a rudraksha mala sits, and other devotees in orange robes stand in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with soft lighting. Three to four people are visible.2014-03-06A photograph of a man with swept-back dark hair, white tripundra marks and a red bindi, wearing a red and gold striped shawl and a heavy gold bead necklace, reaching both hands to the head of an older grey-haired man in a white shirt who bows forward. The setting shows a blurred backdrop with a large painted image and a red-cushioned seat at left.2011-11-06A photograph of a ritual blessing outdoors under a canopy. A bare-shouldered man in a maroon-red cloth wrap and gold-toned neck adornment places his right palm on the forehead of a man in a white kurta and red-and-white beaded necklace, who holds his own right hand up in a gesture of receiving. Behind them a seated woman in a white top and dark mala beads watches, with more people and an orange tassel visible in the background. The setting appears to be a satsang gathering.2013-12-20A standing figure in a red shawl and red garment, with a dark rudraksha mala draped across the chest, places both hands on the crown of a seated man's head in a blessing gesture. The standing figure has slicked-back hair and a small red mark on the forehead. The seated man has grey hair and a moustache, wears a white shirt with red collar trim and a lanyard-style cord, and holds his palms raised in front of him with eyes closed. A large backdrop photo of a temple tower and trees sits behind them beside a dark curtain.2011-07-18