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A seated man in a white shirt bows forward while a robed figure in saffron-orange clothing places a palm on his forehead in blessing. The blessing figure wears a long pink and white flower garland, a gold waist chain, rudraksha beads and a tripundra with a red bindi, and sits on a red cushioned seat. Behind them are large garlands in red, yellow and white flowers and a decorative orange kolam-style panel. Two people are visible.

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A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, white vertical tilak and red bindi, wearing a pink and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala with gold beads, and an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders, seated on a red patterned cushion with yellow and white flowers behind him. He reaches out and places his hand on the head of a kneeling person with short grey hair, who wears a white shirt. A woven mat and an orange kolam-style design appear in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, giving a blessing to a devotee in what appears to be a satsang setting.2012-09-23A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and layered gold ceremonial necklaces, with a red-and-white tilak on his forehead and a multi-coloured garland of pink, teal and gold beads, holds a small folded paper in one hand while placing his other palm on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white checked shirt. Behind him are a red floral garland arrangement of marigolds and roses and a red cushioned seat. This appears to be a blessing or guidance moment during darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and a garland, matching the page's claim that Swamiji is present.2012-09-23September 23 20122012-09-23September 23 20122012-09-23A photograph of a seated spiritual teacher giving blessing to a devotee in an ashram hall. The teacher wears an orange-brown robe, gold ornaments, a rudraksha mala, and a long garland of red, pink and white flowers with teal ribbon accents. He has a white vibhuti horizontal band and red kumkum bindi, and his long hair is swept back. He rests one hand on the crown of a devotee's head while holding a folded paper in the other hand. The devotee, seen from behind, wears a white shirt and a beaded necklace. Red velvet seating, marigold and rose decorations, and an orange-and-white kolam-patterned backdrop surround them. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the presentation cues of the flowing swept-back hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, shown as the seated teacher in the centre of the scene.2012-09-23A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white vertical tilak marks, wearing an orange-brown shawl over the shoulder and bare-chested, sits on a red upholstered seat with a thick pink and white flower garland and a gold ceremonial necklace with rudraksha-like beads. He presses both palms to the forehead of a grey-haired older man in a white shirt who bows his head before him. A red and white kolam-patterned backdrop and yellow and red flower arrangements surround them.2012-09-23A seated man in an orange-brown saffron-toned cloth wrap sits on a red throne covered in a zebra-striped fabric, bare-shouldered with a long swept-back hairstyle. He wears a thick multi-strand necklace of large gold beads, a rudraksha mala, a long pink and white flower garland with blue and yellow ribbon accents, and a red bindi with white forehead markings. A shorter man in a white shirt sits with his back to the camera in front of him, one hand raised. Behind them stands a red and yellow floral arrangement and a red patterned banner with white kolam-like motifs.2012-09-23A photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes, a multi-coloured flower garland and a gold necklace with rudraksha beads, placing his right hand on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. The seated man wears horizontal white markings on his forehead and holds a folded paper in his other hand. Behind them are a gold pillar, orange and blue draped fabric, floral arrangements and a red cushioned seat. A second person with shaved head is partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long, swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and is blessing the devotee in an ashram satsang setting.2012-09-23Photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange dress with bare upper body, long swept-back dark hair, a red, pink and blue flower garland, and gold chains with large gold beads, smiling as he places both palms on the head of an older bearded man in a white shirt who bows forward. Behind him are red, yellow and white flower arrangements, a red patterned cushion, and a gold-trimmed column. A person in saffron cloth stands partially visible at the left edge.2012-09-23September 23 20122012-09-23A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe, bare-chested and wearing a red-and-yellow flower garland with gold beads and a gold necklace, holding a folded white paper in one hand while the other hand is raised toward the head of a balding man in a white shirt who bends forward. The robed man has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white forehead markings. Behind him are yellow and white flower garlands, red fabric and a red-and-orange geometric backdrop with a golden pillar at left. A distinctive appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable) with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and gold necklace, shown in a blessing or receiving gesture with a devotee.2012-09-23A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron garment with a long swept-back hairstyle, a red and yellow sandalwood mark on the forehead, and a multi-coloured garland of pink, red, blue and yellow flowers. He wears a gold necklace and a gold beaded ornament, and he is placing his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who is bowing forward with his palms joined. The seated man holds a small white item in his left hand. Behind them are orange and red drapes, a gold pillar, a patterned blue wall and bright flower arrangements. The seated figure's appearance (long hair, saffron clothing, gold ornaments, rudraksha-style adornment) is consistent with Swamiji (probable), in a blessing gesture. The white-shirted devotee receives the blessing.2012-09-23