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A photograph of two men in a hall with a dark red curtain and a potted palm behind them. On the right, a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with rudraksha beads places his right hand on the forehead of a man on the left. The man on the left wears white kurta-style clothing, a brown rudraksha mala with a small pendant, and has both palms raised in a blessing-receiving gesture with eyes closed. Two people are visible.

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A photograph of two men in an indoor setting with red velvet drapes behind them. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels on the left with palms pressed together in namaskar, while his other hand rests on the forehead of a man seated on the right. The seated man has long, dark, swept-back hair, wears an orange saffron shawl draped over one shoulder with a rudraksha mala across the front, and has a red bindi on his forehead. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands between them, and a green potted palm is at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man, identified by his long hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala; he is receiving blessing from the kneeling devotee.2008-01-25A photograph of two men in close indoor contact in front of deep red velvet drapes with a potted palm at left. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with brown rudraksha-style beads across the chest places his right palm on the forehead of a younger man. The younger man, with shoulder-length dark hair and eyes closed, wears a white collared shirt and holds his hand near the robed man's arm. Long dark hair, saffron robe and beaded necklaces mark the robed man as a probable Swamiji candidate, performing a forehead blessing.2008-01-25Photograph of a healing or blessing moment in front of a deep red velvet drape. A man in a white short-sleeved shirt stands with his right hand raised and his eyes closed. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron wrap and a long rudraksha mala places one hand on the crown of the first man's head, with the other hand raised near it. Green leaves are visible behind them, and a person in orange sits partly visible at the lower left. The white-shirted man receives the blessing.2008-01-25A photograph of a man in long swept-back dark hair wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a long rudraksha mala with a red kumkum mark on his forehead, placing his right hand on the head of an older man with short grey hair. The older man wears a white shirt, a brown-beaded mala and a gold bracelet, and holds his left hand out palm-open toward the side. Behind them hang dark red curtains with a potted palm plant and a folding blue chair at the left. Probable Swamiji cues: long wavy hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala; he is performing a blessing gesture on a devotee.2008-01-25A photograph of an indoor blessing moment. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a brown rudraksha mala stands and places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt who presses his palms together in prayer and bows his head. The robed figure has a red tilak mark on his forehead and long, swept-back dark hair. Behind them hangs deep red velvet drapery, with a red wall, a green plant and a partly visible man with shaved head at the left edge. Appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, performing a blessing, with the page noting Swamiji attended this event.2008-01-25A photograph of a healing or initiation moment on a stage before a deep red velvet curtain. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha-style mala stands with both arms raised and eyes closed, while another person in an orange sleeveless robe with a long wrap and a long necklace of brown beads reaches out and touches the first man's forehead with one hand. The second person has long, swept-back dark hair and a serious expression. A potted palm and a blue plastic chair sit at the edge of the stage. Swamiji (probable) is recognised by the long hair, orange robe and bead necklace worn by the person giving the touch.2008-01-25A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a long rudraksha mala, eyes closed, while an older man in a white shirt and gold bracelet places his palm on the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. A third man in orange robes with a shaved head sits at the left edge. Behind them hang deep red velvet drapes, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands on a stand, and a green palm plant is at left.2008-01-25A photograph of an indoor ritual exchange in front of deep red velvet drapes. A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a long brown rudraksha mala with a red tilak on his forehead; he is sitting and receiving blessing. An older bald man in a white kurta with a gold bracelet and a beaded necklace stands at left, palms pressed together in namaskar while placing his right hand on the seated man's head. A brass oil lamp with a flame sits near the seated man's shoulder, a potted palm at left, and a white cushion at right. Appearance-based cues (long swept-back hair, saffron garment, rudraksha mala) are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference: Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure receiving blessing.2008-01-25A photograph of two men in front of a deep red velvet curtain with a potted palm to the right. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and an orange sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala holds his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt with a brown bead necklace and a locket. The man in white has short dark hair and a moustache and raises his other hand in a gesture of blessing or receiving. The scene suggests a healing or blessing session.2008-01-25A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha-style brown beads down the front, standing before a deep red velvet curtain and touching the forehead of a bald, bearded man in a white shirt whose hands are open in front of him. A second person in orange stands partly visible at the left edge, and a potted green plant sits near the curtain. The robed man has a small red mark on his forehead. A healing or blessing transmission appears to be taking place.2008-01-25Photograph of an indoor ritual moment before a deep red velvet curtain. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala and a red mark on his forehead reaches out and presses his palm to the forehead of a young man in a white kurta who stands with palms raised. A shaven-headed man in orange watches from the lower left, and a potted palm and a brass-topped pillar stand beside them. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man wears a distinctive orange robe with a rudraksha mala and forehead mark, matching the page's claim of his presence.2008-01-25August 23 20122012-08-23