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Photo of a seated man with long dark hair tied in a bun, wearing a red shawl with gold border and a rudraksha mala, with white and red tilak on his forehead, placing his raised right hand on the head of a shaven-headed man in a white t-shirt with a red cord around his neck. The seated man holds a wooden staff or stick in his left hand while the bald man sits with eyes closed and his palm raised toward him. The setting has a purple curtain and gold ornamental draping behind them. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron-red shawl with gold border, seated in the role of the giver of blessing.

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Photograph of two men in close indoor contact. A man with hair tied back in a bun, wearing a red-maroon cloth with gold border and a long rudraksha mala, smiles while placing his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white t-shirt with a rudraksha mala, whose hands are pressed together in anjali and eyes are closed. Plain peach wall background and a dark curtain at left. Appearance cues on the man in red-maroon with rudraksha mala are present, though not conclusive, so identity is uncertain and the role is described as a teacher giving blessing.2011-07-18A seated man in a red dhoti and red shawl with a gold border, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on his forehead, leans forward and presses his right palm to the forehead of a shaven-headed man in a white t-shirt and red cord. The seated man holds a golden vessel in his left hand. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands behind them against a dark blue curtain. A probable Swamiji figure is present, identified by long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala, ornate red-and-gold shawl, and tilak, performing the touch on the bald devotee.2011-07-17July 17 20112011-07-17July 18 20112011-07-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a man with swept-back dark hair, white tripundra marks and a red bindi, wearing a red and gold striped shawl and a heavy gold bead necklace, reaching both hands to the head of an older grey-haired man in a white shirt who bows forward. The setting shows a blurred backdrop with a large painted image and a red-cushioned seat at left.2011-11-06February 09 20122012-02-09A photograph of a seated man in a red saffron-toned wrap with a dark rudraksha mala draped across his chest and a red bindi on his forehead, his bare right arm extended as he places his hand on the crown of the head of a second man. The second man, seen from behind, wears a white collared shirt and a gold bracelet, with his arms spread open in a gesture of appeal. Behind them are a red cushioned seat, a garland of flowers, a golden deity murti at the left edge, dark blue drapes, a potted plant and a green backdrop. The scene resembles a blessing or personal guidance moment.2011-09-04 +1 copiesA seated man in red-orange robes with long swept-back hair, white forehead marks, and multiple rudraksha malas places his right hand on the crown of a shaven-headed man in a white shirt who bows his head forward. The seated figure holds a silver staff or ceremonial rod, and a gold cushion or throne is visible behind. Cues are consistent with a person, giving a blessing or initiation as the giver of the blessing. The setting is an indoor hall with cream walls and dark speakers.2013-12-03September 03 20142014-09-03September 08 20122012-09-08December 17 20132013-12-17A seated man in an orange-brown wrap and a dark rudraksha mala, with a white tilak on his forehead and hair tied back, places both hands on the head of a standing devotee in a white shirt, red shawl and rudraksha mala. The devotee's hands are pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, a golden deity murti in a red crown and a red cloth draped over a red seat appear in a plain room.2012-10-13