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A seated figure in orange robes wears a red flower garland with gold-toned beads and gold bangles, and presses a fingertip-level blessing to the forehead of a man in a white polo shirt with a red-and-blue collar stripe and a beaded mala. The seated figure holds papers in the other hand; a folded orange towel rests on the red chair. Behind them, several women in white and orange sashes sit and stand in a bright room with a wall air-conditioner and a fan.

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May 28 20132013-05-28A photograph of a satsang-style setting in which a long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap and a red and white flower garland sits and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl, who leans in with eyes closed. Behind them, several people in white and red shawls stand, and a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala sits at lower right. Two lamps sit on the table-level surface at left.2013-05-28A seated teacher in a rust-orange robe with a long dark braid and a red and white flower garland touches the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. The teacher's hand is raised to the man's brow in a blessing gesture while the man holds his palm up. Behind them women in white sarees with red shawls stand and sit in a room with white walls and an air conditioner, and a woman in an orange saree with gold border and beaded mala watches at right. The seated teacher's cues include long hair, orange robe, flower garland and beaded ornaments, consistent with the page's Swamiji (probable) mention, but this is an appearance-based label only.2013-05-28A seated figure with long dark hair pulled back wears an orange-brown draped garment, a long red bead garland with gold accents, and bangles, and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl who has his palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them, several women in orange and white garments and red and gold scarves look on in an indoor hall, with a fan and a wall-mounted unit visible at the left.2013-05-28A seated person in orange-brown robes with long dark hair pulled back wears a red beaded garland with gold accents and gold bangles. Their hands extend to a kneeling man in a white polo shirt with a small badge and a rudraksha-style mala, who holds a folded white paper or card. Behind them, several women in white, orange and yellow saris with red shawls and beaded malas sit and stand in a bright room, with a wall air-conditioner and a window visible. An orange towel rests on the red seat in the foreground. Appearance is consistent with a person seated receiving the kneeling devotee, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-05-28A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair in a low knot, wearing a rust-orange draped robe and a red and gold flower garland, placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl. A woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala sits at the lower right, and white-clothed people stand in the background. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and orange robes with a garland, a compatible appearance for a person, giving blessing to the devotee; this is an appearance-based label only.2013-05-28A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair pulled back and a red and gold beaded garland around the neck places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a white dhoti-style wrap with gold trim and a dark rudraksha-style mala. The figure's left wrist wears a gold and red beaded bracelet, and the young man's hands are pressed together in anjali near his chest. Behind them, devotees in orange, white and red-bordered shawls sit and stand in a room with a split-unit air conditioner and a maroon drape. An orange cloth and a small white tag sit on a maroon-cushioned seat. The gesture suggests a blessing or initiation moment during satsang-style gathering, identity uncertain from appearance alone.2013-05-28A seated man in a rust-orange dhoti-style wrap with a long swept-back ponytail and a red-and-white flower garland extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white t-shirt with an orange rudraksha-style mala. The younger man has his palms raised in a receiving gesture. Behind them, women in saffron, orange and white saris and a woman in white hold brass plates, and a white wall-mounted air conditioner is visible in an indoor hall. A gold bracelet is on the seated man's wrist.2013-05-28May 28 20132013-05-28A seated figure in an orange-brown robe with long swept-back hair, a red and gold beaded garland and gold bead necklaces places a hand on the head of a balding older man in a white shirt and orange shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Women in saffron and white saris sit and stand around them, some with orange and gold shawls, with a tray of sweets at lower left.2013-05-28A seated figure with long dark hair swept back and a red beaded mala with a gold clasp, wearing a rust-brown draped garment, raises one hand to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl with a beaded necklace. The man's eyes are closed and his hands are held together in front, as in blessing. Behind them, women in white and red shawls stand in a room with white walls and an air conditioner. A seated woman in an orange sari with a red bindi watches at lower right. a person appears as the figure in brown with hair and red mala, giving the forehead blessing, which signals an in-person satsang setting.2013-05-28May 28 20132013-05-28