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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body and a rudraksha-style brown mala necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a younger man in a grey-and-white striped polo shirt with a red shawl. The blessing giver holds a folded white paper in his left hand, and a gleaming gold deity murti or kalasha sits nearby on a red patterned mat. The setting appears to be an indoor satsang hall with cream walls. Appearance-based cues for the blessing giver include long swept-back hair and ornate saffron clothing, so he is a person candidate in person. The blessed man wears a red-orange scarf and a red wrist thread.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned ceremonial necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a seated devotee in a grey-and-white striped shirt and a red shawl, while holding a small white paper in his left hand. Golden deity murti and a gold-framed portrait with an orange turban-clad figure stand in the background on a gold-framed throne area, with a red patterned floor mat and a white offering plate nearby. The robed figure's long hair is tied back, and the setting is an indoor hall.2014-03-13March 13 20142014-03-13March 13 20142014-03-13A seated man in an orange-red garment and a rudraksha mala places his right palm on the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt with a red shawl. The blessing figure has long hair tied back and a gold-trimmed red cloth over the shoulder, sitting beside an ornate gold-coloured object. Behind them, other attendees wear white and orange-red shawls in a bright hall. A devotee raises a hand in greeting while a red thread or cord is held nearby.2014-03-13March 12 20142014-03-12January 11 20142014-01-11A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-bordered shawl and a long gold bead necklace raises his right palm to the forehead of a kneeling man in a grey-brown striped shirt and wristwatch, with eyes closed. The seated man has a white vertical forehead mark and holds a small white card in his left hand. Behind them a large gold deity murti and red cushions sit in a warm room.2014-01-04March 11 20142014-03-11A photograph of a man with long dark hair tied in a bun and a red tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala, placing his right palm on the forehead of an older man in a black jacket and red shawl. The bearded older man has his eyes closed and his hands raised near his temples. The priest holds a small white paper in his left hand. Golden lion-shaped ornaments and a golden halo-like backdrop are visible, with blurred seated devotees in red shawls behind them.2014-03-12A seated man in a red-and-maroon ceremonial wrap with a long braid and a thick beaded rudraksha-style mala reaches up to rest his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and red shawl. Gold lion-head carved armrests and a red striped throne cushion frame the scene, with red velvet drapery behind. The devotee's palms are pressed together at the seated man's knee. Two people are physically present.2013-11-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man in a saffron-red robe with a gold ornate necklace and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, reaching his right hand onto the head of a standing man in a grey-brown quilted jacket with a patterned collar. The robed man holds a small white card in his left hand and his eyes are closed. Behind them are red curtains, a projection screen and a gold ceremonial object. Swamiji (probable): the robed man has long swept-back hair, saffron-red ceremonial clothing, a gold necklace and a vibhuti mark, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2014-01-02A photo of a seated figure in a rust-orange saffron robe with a gold-edged border and a long rudraksha-style beaded mala draped over the shoulders, a white tilak on the forehead and hair pinned up in a bun. The figure extends an arm to place a hand on the head of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt with a lanyard, glasses and a folded white paper in hand, standing in a hotel-style hall. Gold-coloured ritual objects sit beside the seated figure and a white projection screen is behind. Several details suggest a blessing or padapuja moment; the seated figure appears to be a presiding teacher, shown with the physical traits and mala of a sannyasi.2013-12-13