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A seated man in a red-orange dhoti-style wrap and bare shoulders, with hair tied in a bun and a black cord necklace, reaches out to press his palm to the forehead of an older bearded man in a white shirt and rudraksha beads. The older man raises his right palm in a receiving gesture. A brass trident stands nearby and a tall ornate brass lamp stand is behind them, with a purple curtain and colourful backdrop. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. The seated man has distinctive orange clothing and bun hair, consistent with the page's reference to a person, who is seated and blessing the devotee.

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A 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.2013-12-03March 17 20142014-03-17A seated man in a red-orange robe and a red headband with gold embroidery places his hand on the crown of another man's head during a blessing. The blessing man wears a bare-shouldered orange-red cloth, ornate orange-beaded necklaces, and has yellow-gold tilak on his forehead; a silver trident-shaped staff stands behind him beside green foliage and a folded brown cloth. The recipient kneels in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl, eyes closed, head tilted forward. A gold lion-faced object sits at the lower left, and framed artwork hangs on the wall behind. Another seated person in white is partially visible at the right edge. Setting appears to be an indoor hall with wood-panelled walls and a blue floor mat.2014-05-05A photograph of two men in close indoor contact. On the left, a bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a white forehead mark, a gold-toned necklace and a rust-red wrap sits and extends his right arm, placing his palm on the forehead of a man on the right. The seated man has a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace visible; the standing devotee wears a white kurta-style garment with rolled sleeves and bows his head forward with his own hand raised in a receptive gesture. A silver trident-like staff stands behind them beside a gilded object, and beige panelled walls and a curtain frame the room. The appearance-based label is probable Swamiji, with the cues of long hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-toned wrap, performing blessing on a devotee.2013-12-03July 14 20172017-07-14 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-red wrap and multiple rudraksha malas performs a blessing by placing his right palm on the forehead of a bald, white-bearded man in a white shirt and wooden bead bracelets. The blessed man holds his hands together in namaskar, and a gold ritual vessel sits at left on a red and gold cloth. Red cushioned chairs and seated attendees in orange appear in the background of a bright hall. a person: the seated blessing figure in orange-red with rudraksha malas and long swept-back hair fits the page's a person reference, though the image gives limited identifying cues.2014-03-17A seated man in a rust-red sannyasi wrap, with a bare upper body and a long dark braid, raises his right arm and touches the forehead of a short-haired man in a white collared shirt with a lanyard. The receiving man bows his head forward with his hands lifted. Behind them is a golden ornate seat or throne and a golden item in the background, in a warmly lit hall with beige walls. The scene looks like a blessing or deeksha touch during a satsang gathering. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and a rust-red sannyasi wrap with a bare upper body, consistent with a presentation of a distinctive guru appearance, and is seated on a golden throne in a blessing role.2013-12-10A seated man in orange-red sannyasi robes and a long rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold chain touches the forehead of a younger man with curly dark hair and a short beard. The younger man wears a white t-shirt and an orange shawl. The seated man holds a silver trident-topped staff beside a golden lion-headed throne armrest and a peacock-feather fan, in a room with red cushions and a framed picture behind.2014-05-12A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange wrap with long dark hair tied back and a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, extending one hand toward the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a white ID badge who holds his palm up. A silver-toned ceremonial staff stands between them, with a gold-coloured throne or cushion in the foreground. Behind them, several women in white and pink clothing stand in a room with a red carpet and white cabinetry. The seated figure's cues match a candidate with distinctive visible adornments, consistent with the page's reference to a person at this event.2014-07-06February 09 20122012-02-09September 16 20112011-09-16July 14 20162016-07-14