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A photograph of a guru-style figure placing the palm of one hand on the forehead of a bearded man in white clothes. The figure wears a red-orange turban with gold embroidered flowers, a bare upper torso draped in red-orange cloth, layered rudraksha beads on the wrist, and a long gold necklace. The seated devotee wears a white kurta with a red-orange shawl and a wristwatch, and raises his other hand. Behind them stand a wooden staff, a silver-toned finial, gold lion-like figures and gold drapery. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan.

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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an indoor event with gold and red drapery behind. A person in a red-and-gold turban, gold necklace and multiple rudraksha bracelets stretches one arm forward and places an open hand on the head of a younger man with long dark hair and a short beard. The younger man wears a white kurta with a red-orange shawl and holds his palms together in front of his face. A gilded ceremonial staff stands at left, and another person in orange clothing with folded hands appears at upper right.2014-08-03A photo from a satsang-style session in a richly decorated hall with gold and red drapery. A man in an orange-red turban with gold floral motifs, a gold necklace, and rudraksha bracelets and mala is smiling and pressing his hand to the forehead of a young man in a white T-shirt and blue headband, who has his eyes closed. The turbaned man holds a small white card in his other hand, and a silver staff with a bird finial stands between them. Behind them are a golden elephant-head ornament and a peacock-feather fan.2014-08-03Photograph of a saffron-robed figure in a red-orange turban with gold embellishments, wearing a gold necklace, rudraksha bracelets and a sandalwood-marked forehead, pressing his hand onto the head of a grey-haired man in a white kurta who wears a rudraksha mala and bows forward. Behind them stand a gilded lion-faced figure with a peacock-feather fan, a golden deity murti and a silver staff, with red drapes and a gold-patterned curtain in the background. The scene suggests a blessing. Swamiji (probable): the turbaned saffron-robed figure bears distinctive ceremonial cues including a turban, gold necklace and rudraksha bracelets, and is shown giving blessing to a devotee.2014-08-03A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wrapped in a high crown-like headpiece with a gold ornament, wearing a maroon-red saffron-toned robe, multiple rudraksha malas, rudraksha bracelets and an ornate gold necklace. The figure extends a hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala, who holds his palms together in namaskar. Behind them stands a golden lion statue and a gold-fringed lampshade. The figure shows distinctive ceremonial cues, consistent with the a person candidate, shown in an in-person blessing role.2013-12-01August 03 20142014-08-03A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall. A person with long hair tied in a back bun, wearing a red-and-gold saffron-toned garment, a beaded necklace and bangles, extends an arm to touch the forehead of a seated middle-aged man in a maroon striped polo shirt with a rudraksha mala and a name badge. The man's hands are raised in prayer-like gesture. A golden kalasha or metal vessel sits in the lower foreground. Two women in white stand behind, and a rippled cream-and-brown backdrop fills the background. The blessing appears to be a diksha-style touch.2014-01-05A seated man in an orange turban, orange and gold robe and a beaded necklace raises his hand to touch the forehead of a bearded man in a white kurta with a red-and-gold shawl and a red lanyard. Behind them stands a golden deity murti before red drapes, and an orange-clad figure sits in the background with a brass tray of fruit nearby.2015-10-25September 14 20142014-09-14A photo of a ceremonial blessing. On the left, a man in an orange-red turban with gold floral patterns, an orange-red shawl, gold necklaces and a long rudraksha mala is smiling as he touches the forehead of an older woman with curly grey hair. She wears a white top, red-orange rudraksha beads and a bangle, and has her palms joined in anjali. Behind them stand a silver staff with a cobra coiled around it, a gold deity murti and a red curtain. The man's appearance, with the turban, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-toned dress, is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) label, so swamiji is set to in_person. Another person stands partly visible at the far right edge.2014-08-03March 28 20182018-03-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red robe and gold garland extending his right hand to press the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt with an orange shawl. The seated figure has a white forehead mark and hair in a bun, and sits beside a golden kalasha-like vessel and a silver staff entwined with a dark serpent. A red curtain and a golden lamp stand form the backdrop, and a sheet of paper is held in the seated figure's left hand. The blessing gesture suggests a darshan or blessing moment.2014-07-25September 14 20142014-09-14