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A photograph of a ritual blessing in a hall. A bare-chested man with swept-back hair, a yellow-and-green marigold garland, a red cloth draped over his shoulders and a gold tilak on his forehead places his right hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl who has his palms pressed together in prayer. Beside them stands a tall silver staff, and in the foreground is a gold lion-headed object, with a peacock-feather fan and red cloth behind. Other people stand at the edges, including one in red and orange clothing. a person: the bare-chested blessing figure with long swept-back hair, gold tilak, garland and red cloth matches the page's claim, so the figure is labelled as probable Swamiji and the reading is unsure given limited cues.

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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at a satsang hall. A man with long dark hair swept into a knot, wearing a red-orange shawl over bare shoulders, a yellow and orange marigold garland and gold tilak on his forehead, extends his hand to place it on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The seated giver holds a tall silver staff with a trident-like top, and a gold lion-headed seat ornament is in the foreground. Behind them, women in white and orange shawls sit with hands joined in devotion, with a framed picture on the white wall.2014-05-14May 13 20142014-05-13May 14 20142014-05-14May 13 20142014-05-13May 14 20142014-05-14A photograph of a shaved-headed man with a white vibhuti line and bare upper torso, wearing a saffron shawl, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red shawl who holds his palms together in front. Gold ceremonial ornaments and a silver staff stand nearby, with a red and gold throne and a framed picture behind; a woman in white is visible at right. Three to five people are visible; the giver of blessing is shown with a white vibhuti line rather than the long swept-back hair or crown cues, so the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2014-05-13A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair in a bun and a gold tilak on his forehead, wearing a red-orange cloth draped over bare shoulders and yellow-orange marigold garlands. He rests one hand on the head of a young boy in glasses and an orange shawl, who kneels with palms pressed together. The man holds a tall silver staff, with peacock feathers behind him and a gold lion-head ornament in the foreground. Behind them, other people in orange robes sit in a room with wood-panelled walls and a framed artwork. The scene suggests a blessing; a person is identified by his long swept-back hair, bare shoulders, orange cloth and garlands, and the blessing role.2014-05-14A photo of a seated ritual exchange in a hall. A man in a red-orange dhoti-style garment with a yellow marigold garland and a yellow-painted forehead touches the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt with a beaded necklace, who has his hands joined in front of him. A silver staff with a peacock-feather fan stands beside them, and a gold-coloured cobra-hooded object is in the foreground. Two women in orange and white sit behind, one with a rudraksha mala, and a framed picture hangs on the white wall.2014-05-14A seated figure with swept-back dark hair, wearing a pink and white flower garland and an orange-red cloth, places his hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The recipient stands with eyes closed and palm raised. A tall silver trident rises beside them, and a gold ceremonial object and a peacock-feather fan sit in the foreground. A small white paper slip is held in the seated figure's other hand. The setting is an indoor hall with a framed painting behind. A candidate in the seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person claim, showing long swept-back hair, a flower garland and orange-red cloth, so this is a person performing a blessing in person, while the standing young man in white and orange receives it. Another person in a yellow dhoti is partly visible at the right.2014-05-10A photograph of a blessing moment in an indoor hall. A man with yellow-and-orange garland and a red-bordered sacred thread style wrap, bare-shouldered in saffron, rests his palm on the head of a man in white shirt and orange shawl who bows forward with hands raised. A silver-topped staff stands beside them, and a gilded lion-faced seat is in the foreground. Behind, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and an orange shawl watches, and an older woman in orange-toned clothing is at right.2014-05-14A photo of a seated figure with bare upper body, a yellow-orange marigold garland with green leaves, and a gold-coloured tilak on the forehead, placing one hand on the head of a young man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala. The young man stands with eyes lowered, hands raised to the sides of his face, in a warmly lit hall with a framed painting on the wall behind and a silver-toned staff beside them. A peacock-feather fan and gold ornament appear at the edge of the frame. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a bare chest with a gold-coloured tilak, a marigold garland and a rudraksha mala, which are distinctive ceremonial cues, and is giving a blessing to the young man, who is a devotee or disciple.2014-05-14A seated man in red-and-saffron robes with a garland of white, red and yellow flowers blesses a young boy with shaved hair and a small topknot who wears an orange-saffron shawl. The man has a white tilak on his forehead and his hand rests on the boy's head. Behind the boy, a ceremonial staff wrapped in white cloth stands upright. A gold-colored lion or animal-form seat or throne piece is at lower left, and a gold throne with red cushioning sits in the background. Another man in saffron robes stands behind, and a woman in white watches at right. The setting is an indoor hall with pale walls and a framed painting above.2014-05-13