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A photograph of a blessing moment at a satsang setting. A person in orange-red robes with long dark hair tied back and a red tilak on the forehead places a hand on the forehead of an older man with grey hair, orange-red rudraksha beads around his neck, a gold bracelet, and a white t-shirt. The robed figure holds a folded paper in the other hand. Behind them stand gold lion-headed seats and a tall white staff with a peacock feather fan. A framed artwork hangs on the white wall.

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May 12 20142014-05-12A photograph of a seated ritual blessing. A young man in a red-orange robe with a tied-up bun and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the crown of an older bearded man kneeling in front of him. The kneeling man wears a white shirt and an orange-red shawl with his head bowed. Beside them stands a tall silver staff, and a golden peacock-headed ornament and a peacock feather fan are visible at left. A gold-framed backdrop and a golden seat-like object appear behind.2014-05-12A photograph of a darshan blessing in a temple-style hall. A woman in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a sindoor mark on her forehead reaches out to place her hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl. Behind them stand golden lion-headed pillar ornaments and a silver staff, with a peacock-feather fan at left. A framed painting hangs on the wall. Only a partial figure is visible at the right edge.2014-05-12May 12 20142014-05-12May 12 20142014-05-12A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a red garment and a pink flower garland, places his palm on the forehead of a devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl. A peacock-feather fan and a silver trident stand beside them, and a gold lion-headed seat is in the foreground. The devotee holds his hands folded in namaskar and has a red thread on his wrist and a rudraksha bracelet. Other people in red and orange clothing sit in the background. The seated figure shows cues consistent with a person, including long swept hair, a flower garland and ceremonial red attire, while the scene suggests a blessing or darshan.2014-05-10A seated figure in a red-orange wrap and red headband with gold embroidery, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold-ornamented chest, presses his palm to the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl and a silver wristwatch. Beside them stands a large gold lion-headed figure and a silver staff, with peacock feathers and a brown cloth in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair in a bun-like style, red headband, rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured lion-headed object nearby, matching a Kalabhairava blessing scene. Another person's white clothing is visible at the right edge.2014-05-05May 13 20142014-05-13May 13 20142014-05-13A 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 seated man in a red-orange robe and a red headband with gold embroidery, with a gold-coloured fabric and a rudraksha mala at his chest, placing his right palm on the forehead of an older man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl and a silver wristwatch. The seated man has a swept-back hair style and a gold vibhuti-like marking on his forehead. Behind them stands a silver staff, and a golden ceremonial object appears in the lower left. A portrait hangs on the wall behind. The gesture appears to be a blessing given to a devotee.2014-05-05A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple-style room. A figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a peacock-feather fan touches the forehead of a man in a white t-shirt and orange shawl, who has his palms pressed together. The blessing figure is smiling; a gold lion-headed throne or seat and a red cloth are visible behind. A small white paper is held in the blessing figure's other hand, and a framed picture hangs on the wall.2014-05-12