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A seated figure in a rust-red and gold-bordered shawl, with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, touches the forehead of a man in a white shirt with his palm, while holding a tall silver staff with a trident-like top. White vibhuti marks and a red kumkum dot are on the seated figure's forehead. The setting is an indoor hall with pale wall panels and black speakers behind them. The man in white is a devotee receiving blessing.

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A photograph of two men facing each other in an indoor hall with cream wall panels and a golden lion sculpture behind them. On the left, a man with long swept-back hair and a white vertical tilak on his forehead wears a bare-chested rust-orange wrap with gold trim and a long gold-beaded and rudraksha mala, seated and gesturing with open palm. On the right, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala raises his palm toward him in a blessing-like gesture. A partially visible woman with a mala stands at the far right edge.2013-12-03A seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned dhoti and wrap, with a long swept-back hairstyle, white forehead markings, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta and a wristwatch. The kneeling devotee has his palms together near his chest. A silver staff rests beside the seated figure, with a gold-draped chair and dark speakers in the background. a person is the seated figure, giving blessing to a devotee.2013-12-03December 03 20132013-12-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala necklace and yellow tilak on his forehead raises his hand to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl. A red cushion and draped orange cloth sit beside the seated figure, with a patterned hanging behind. The seated man has long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial beads, consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the identification is uncertain from appearance alone. Another person's face is partly visible at the lower right edge.2014-01-14A seated man with long swept-back hair, white forehead markings, an orange-red shawl and a gold chain touches the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white shirt. The seated figure holds a tall silver staff with a pale, ash-dusted hand raised; a gold ornament is visible behind. Setting appears to be an indoor hall with cream walls and speakers. a person: the seated figure has long hair, an orange-red shawl, a gold chain and a forehead marking, cues consistent with the page's attribution, but the identification rests on appearance and is uncertain.2013-12-03A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace and a bare upper torso, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a short-haired young man in white kurta and orange shawl. Behind them stand a tall silver-capped staff, gold-coloured ornamental lion-head and throne elements, and golden draped curtains. A peacock-feather fan appears at the left edge. Two physical people are visible.2014-07-14A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair swept back, wearing an orange-red draped cloth with gold border and a rudraksha mala with gold necklace, a kumkum mark on his forehead, raising his hands toward a bald man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala who kneels facing him. The seated man holds a silver staff with an ornate top. A golden object and a gold-toned wall stand behind them. The seated man's long hair, orange-red saffron-style drape and rudraksha malas match the probable Swamiji cues, so he is labeled Swamiji (probable) in this sesatsang-style exchange, with the kneeling devotee in white beside him.2013-12-03December 03 20132013-12-03A seated man in a rust-orange wrap with a gold-toned necklace and long dark hair pulled back extends his arm to press white ash onto the forehead of a man in a white collared shirt who kneels before him. A golden ceremonial object and a silver staff-like rod stand nearby in a beige-walled room with black speakers behind. The seated figure has a white marking on his forehead and a smiling expression, and his right hand holds the rod while the kneeling devotee's hand presses against the seated man's arm.2013-12-03A seated man in an orange-red robe with a white tilak on his forehead and hair tied back reaches forward to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl bearing printed script. The seated man holds a folded white paper in his other hand. Behind them stands a silver trident-shaped staff and a gold deity murti, with a peacock-feather fan at the left edge and red cushioned seating. The seated man, with his long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ritual setting, is a probable Swamiji candidate.2014-09-02August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-orange and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold bead necklace and a white tilak on his forehead reaches out with one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta, who has his eyes closed and palms raised. The orange-clad figure holds a small white card or paper in his other hand. Behind them stands a large gold deity murti and red cushions.2014-01-04