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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red saffron shawl and gold ornate necklace placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a crown-like tied knot, and wears a gold necklace with a pendant, with a gold lion-head ornament and a silver ceremonial staff beside him. The kneeling devotee, bare-chested with a white dhoti, wears a thick rudraksha mala of orange-red beads and a silver bangle, with his palms pressed together. Red drapes and gold curtains form the backdrop. a person is shown as the seated figure, giving blessing to the kneeling devotee in a ritual setting.

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July 14 20142014-07-14A seated man with long dark hair tied back and a red hair tie, bare-shouldered in a red-orange cloth with a gold bead necklace, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in an orange shawl printed with script and a rudraksha mala. Behind them stand a gold lion-shaped throne arm, a gold staff with a cobra-hooded top and red velvet drapery. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-red clothing, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2014-07-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala draped across the chest, placing a hand on the forehead of a seated man in white ritual dress with an orange-red shawl. The robed figure is seated before golden lion-headed armrests and a silver-tipped staff, with a peacock-feather fan and a framed picture on the wall behind. The blessing gesture suggests a darshan or padapuja moment. Swamiji (probable) is the robed figure; the cues are the long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, and the event page places him at this satsang. Two physical people are visible.2014-05-12A seated man with long swept-back hair, wearing a rust-orange draped garment with gold border and a long beaded necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a younger man in white clothing and a rudraksha mala. A silver staff with a gold lion-head finial stands between them, and another person in orange sits behind. The setting is an indoor hall with beige wall panels. a person: the seated man in orange with long hair, mala and ornate ceremonial necklace, blessing a devotee.2013-12-03May 13 20142014-05-13A seated man with short dark hair, a white forehead mark and a red wrist thread, bare-chested and draped in an orange-red cloth, wears a white flower garland with red and yellow blossoms. He extends his right hand to press a palm on the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl. A tall silver staff with a trident-like top stands beside them, with a gilded lion-faced ornament and a gold throne-like backdrop behind; a framed painting hangs on the wall. The scene suggests a blessing exchange.2014-05-13A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead with a red dot, and a garland of white jasmine and yellow-red flowers around his neck, wearing a red-orange shawl over bare shoulders, reaches out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a red shawl draped over his shoulders. The seated figure is in front of golden lion-head armrests, and a tall silver staff with a carved top stands beside them. Behind them are a gold-framed picture, red upholstered chairs and a warm orange backdrop. The scene is a blessing or initiation moment at a satsang-style gathering. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, bare-chested with an orange-red shawl, rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold armrests.2014-05-13August 02 20142014-08-02A seated figure in a rust-orange wrap and a rudraksha-style beaded mala with a gold necklace extends his right arm to lay his palm on the bowed head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl. The devotee has his hands raised and a silver wristwatch visible. Behind them are gold-and-red drapery, a silver staff or ceremonial rod and a gilded throne-like seat with ornate golden carvings. The seated figure's appearance and distinctive ornaments are consistent with a person giving a blessing; the kneeling devotee is a devotee receiving it.2014-07-14September 03 20142014-09-03A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange wrap and a gold beaded necklace placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee who wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a red rudraksha-style bead necklace and a wrist watch. The seated man has short dark hair with a white forehead marking, and sits on a red-cushioned gold throne beside a gold lion-form carving and a peacock-feather fan. The devotee's hands are raised in greeting or prayer. Behind them is a gold-coloured backdrop and a white vertical-slatted wall.2014-08-31August 02 20142014-08-02