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A photograph of a seated figure in a maroon-red draped garment with gold trim and a gold necklace, reaching out to place a palm on the forehead of a close-cropped man in a white t-shirt with a red thread around his neck. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a white forehead marking, and is smiling. The devotee stands with his palm raised, eyes closed, receiving blessing. A silver staff or trident-like rod stands between them, and a gold throne-like seat is visible at lower left. The background shows beige wall panels and a dark speaker. Two physical people are visible, the blessing giver and the receiving devotee.

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A photograph of an indoor satsang setting in which a man with long dark hair pulled back, white forehead markings, a gold necklace and a rust-red shawl over his shoulders sits on a gold-coloured throne, placing his raised right palm on the forehead of a short-haired man in a white shirt with a red thread around his neck. The seated man is smiling, and a silver-shafted staff rests beside the recipient. Background shows beige panelled walls, a dark speaker and a gold decorative object. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, gold necklace and ornate rust-red garment; he is performing a blessing on a devotee in white.2013-12-03December 03 20132013-12-03A seated man in a maroon-red saffron-toned wrap with long dark hair, white vibhuti marks on his forehead and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, extends his arm to touch the forehead of a bald man in a white short-sleeved shirt and a silver wristwatch. The bald man holds his palms together in front of his chest while a silver staff or rod rests against his head. Behind them stands a golden lion figure and beige wall panels. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold ornaments and maroon ritual wrap, shown as the seated giver of blessing in this padukapuja-style scene.2013-12-03A seated man with long swept-back hair, white forehead markings, a rust-red wrap and a gold-coloured necklace raises his right hand to touch the crown of a second man's head while holding a silver staff. The second man wears a white shirt and a rudraksha mala and bows his head forward with his palms raised. A gold-coloured cloth and a dark speaker are visible in the background of a beige hall.2013-12-03A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red draped robe with a gold-edged border and a long beaded necklace, his hair tied back, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, placing his right palm on the forehead of a standing man with grey hair in a low ponytail. The recipient wears a white t-shirt, a rudraksha mala, and a small gold earring, and holds his left palm up in front of him with eyes closed. A silver staff is visible beside them and a golden figure stands behind the seated man, in a room with cream-coloured panelled walls. The seated man has distinctive long hair, ornate gold-toned adornments and a rudraksha mala, but the appearance cues are not sufficient to confirm the a person identity, so the role is given as a robed teacher blessing a devotee.2013-12-03A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange draped garment with a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark, holding a silver trident and placing his right hand on the head of a man in a white kurta who is seated before him in a hall. A second person in white is partly visible behind them, with a dark speaker and draped fabric in the background.2013-12-03A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair swept back, bare-chested under a rust-red wrap with a gold border, wearing gold beaded necklaces and a white forehead marking, smiling as he extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a young boy. The boy wears a white shirt, a black sleeveless vest and a dark beaded mala, and raises his hand to the man's arm. The man holds a long silver-wrapped staff, and a gold ceremonial object is visible at left. Plain beige wall panels and a black speaker stand behind them.2013-12-03December 03 20132013-12-03December 03 20132013-12-03A seated man with long swept-back hair, wearing a rust-orange draped garment with gold border and a long beaded necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a younger man in white clothing and a rudraksha mala. A silver staff with a gold lion-head finial stands between them, and another person in orange sits behind. The setting is an indoor hall with beige wall panels. a person: the seated man in orange with long hair, mala and ornate ceremonial necklace, blessing a devotee.2013-12-03A seated man in a rust-orange draped garment with gold-edged borders and a long beaded necklace leans forward and places his right hand on the bald head of a kneeling man in a white kurta and dark rudraksha mala. The seated figure has a red bindi and long hair tied back, and holds a silver staff with ornate engraving. A gold-cloth cushion and cream walls are behind them. Two people are visible.2013-12-03A photograph of a bare-chested man with swept-back dark hair, a white vertical tilak on his forehead and multiple rudraksha mala beads around his neck, reaching out to place his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt, a rudraksha mala, a black wristwatch and a conference-style badge, with his palms raised upward. Beside them stands a tall silver and gold ceremonial staff with a trident-like top, and a gold vessel rests in the lower left. A saffron-coloured cloth is draped over another person at the right edge. The setting is an indoor hall with a floor-standing fan and window light. The scene reads as darshan, a blessing given by hand on the forehead.2014-11-02