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A seated figure in a maroon robe with a long rudraksha mala and a pale tilak on the forehead sits in a brown leather armchair, extending one hand over the bowed head of a man in a white kurta who kneels before him. A second man with a tilak stands at left, and offerings of green leaves and bananas lie on the floor near the kneeling devotee. The seated figure has long hair tied back and wears a red-brown garment with ornate gold border. The scene is a blessing or darshan moment in an indoor setting with a dark backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, a long rudraksha mala and maroon robes, cues consistent with the page's identification.

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A seated figure in a maroon and red robe with a long rudraksha mala and a large brown leather armchair touches the forehead of a standing man in white traditional dhoti and white turban, who presses his palms together in respect. Behind the seated figure, a shaved-headed attendant in maroon robe with a rudraksha mala looks on, and a gold decorated throne is visible. In the foreground, a basket of green bananas is held by another attendant in maroon with a rudraksha mala. The seated figure has a white tilak on the forehead and a red-and-gold accent on the robe; the seated figure wears a wide-brimmed sannyasi style robe with long hair tied back. A wooden door and dark wall panels form the background.2014-05-13A seated figure in a brown leather armchair with a carved wooden frame smiles warmly while reaching out to place a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl. The seated person wears a deep maroon robe with a yellow-gold border, a long multi-strand rudraksha mala, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, and has a vibhuti mark on the forehead. Behind them, two figures in orange robes with rudraksha malas stand near a wooden door, and a seated person in white with an orange shawl is in the lower left foreground. The setting is an indoor hall with white walls and a small microphone visible near the seated figure. a person appears here as the seated figure based on the long hair, gold necklace, maroon robe with gold trim and rudraksha mala, though the identity is not certain.2016-02-10 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesNight outdoor satsang scene with a seated man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold beaded necklace on an orange-upholstered throne, one hand resting on the bowed head of a devotee in white kurta and orange shawl kneeling before him. Behind, two standing men in saffron robes, one with a red turban and beaded malas, and a third man in white shirt watch. Orange cushioned chairs, dark foliage and a drum at right complete the setting.2015-07-07February 10 20162016-02-10 +1 copiesA seated figure in a maroon turban and maroon robe, with a gold armband, red-beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt, blessing him. Behind them a woman in orange with glasses and a beaded necklace stands with hands together, and another woman in maroon and dark beads stands at the right beside an air conditioning unit. A golden throne with a red cushion and gold carvings is at left, with orange offerings visible near the kneeling man's hands. a person: the seated figure wears a maroon turban, layered beaded malas and a gold armband on a red-cushioned golden throne, which fits the page's account of a person giving blessing. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving darshan.2015-06-18April 17 20142014-04-17February 01 20152015-02-01February 10 20162016-02-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in ochre-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial pendant, his right hand resting on the head of a devotee kneeling before him. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a draped orange shawl, and sits in front of ornate gold carved panels and a red velvet cushion. The devotee wears a white shirt and an orange shawl and holds his own right palm up near the seated man's arm. The setting suggests a blessing or darshan moment.2012-05-02A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder and chest, and a bare shoulder, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white clothes with a red-brown rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet. The devotee has his palms pressed together in respect. Behind them a second man in white with a dark mala stands, a red curtain hangs as backdrop, and red-and-gold offerings sit at the lower right. a person: the seated figure's long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha malas match the cues for the teacher. The scene shows a blessing given during satsang.2012-07-06A photograph of a man in a rust-orange wrap and a rudraksha mala with a white vibhuti mark on his forehead placing his right hand on the head of a man kneeling before him. The seated man has long dark hair pulled back, a swept-back style and rudraksha beads visible at his neck. The kneeling devotee, in a white collared shirt with a rudraksha mala, sits with palms pressed together in anjali, bowing his head. Gold draped fabric lies in the foreground and a seated figure in white is partly visible behind. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure giving the blessing, with cues including the rudraksha mala, orange ornamented wrap and swept-back hair, while the kneeling man is a devotee receiving darshan.2013-12-07