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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange draped cloth with a bare shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in an orange shirt with a red-and-orange shawl and rudraksha beads. The man's pose and cues (rudraksha, gold necklace, saffron cloth) suggest a person giving a blessing, so the candidate is an in_person presence. Behind them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala sits near white-clad devotees in red shawls, and red flowers and a brass stand appear at the left.

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A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-edged border and a long rudraksha mala around his neck places his right palm on the forehead of a young boy in a navy hoodie and orange scarf. A woman in white with an orange-red shawl and a beaded mala stands beside them, watching. Behind them, girls and women in white with orange scarves stand against red drapes and a gold-toned panel, and a man in white sits at the right. The seated man is an appearance-based a person by his long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha malas, so this is a blessing scene in a satsang-style hall.2015-07-19A photograph of a blessing moment during a satsang. A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-yellow border and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace extends his right hand to rest on the head of a young boy in a white shirt with an orange-and-red shawl, a red beaded bracelet on his wrist. Behind them a woman in white with an orange shawl and a dark rudraksha mala smiles, and other children in orange shawls wait. Brass lamps and a red draped cloth stand in the background, with a pedestal fan at right. Probable Swamiji appearance cues: the man has a swept-back hair bun, saffron robes and rudraksha beads, and the page identifies him as Swamiji.2015-07-19July 19 20152015-07-19December 26 20142014-12-26A saffron-robed man with long dark hair tied back and a gold-beaded necklace places his right hand on the shaved head of a young boy in a white shirt and red-and-black beaded necklace. The boy kneels with palms pressed together. Beside them, a woman in white with a dark beaded mala and orange-patterned shawl watches, and several girls in white with orange shawls stand behind. A golden deity murti and red draped cloth frame the scene, with a white fan at right. The saffron-robed man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold beads and saffron clothing, placing his hand on the boy's head in a blessing.2015-07-19A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron cloth with a long rudraksha mala and a gold-bead necklace placing his right hand on the head of a second man, who bows forward in a white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, several women in white saris with red-brown shawls and lanyards sit and stand in a warmly lit hall, and a silver-coloured pole is visible at the left edge. The gesture suggests a blessing or initiation.2015-05-09July 19 20152015-07-19A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair, bare-chested with a dark wrap and rudraksha-style beads, reaches to touch the forehead of a shaved-headed young boy in a red-orange robe and red-orange mala. The boy has a white line of ash on his forehead and holds his palms together in reverence. Behind them, a woman in white clothes watches, and a second young boy in saffron-orange robes and a beaded mala stands at the right. Ornate gold and beaded garlands hang on the background, with green foliage at left and a golden ceremonial chair edge in the corner.2014-12-26A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange cloth with a rudraksha mala and red-brown beaded necklaces, a tilak on his forehead, placing his right hand on the shaved head of a kneeling young man in orange and red robes whose palms are pressed together in prayer. Behind them, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and two women in orange and red saris stand or sit in a decorated room with potted plants and a gold-toned pillar. The seated man has long swept-back hair and distinctive orange clothing with ornate beaded necklaces, consistent with a person giving a blessing to a devotee. Blessing, devotee, sannyasi, rudraksha, tilak.2015-05-09A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an indoor satsang setting. A figure on the left, bare-shouldered in a saffron-orange and gold wrap with a beaded gold necklace, reaches out to touch the forehead of a young boy in a white t-shirt and orange-red scarf. A woman in white with a dark rudraksha mala and orange-red scarf stands watching with a smile. Other children in white and orange-red scarves stand behind, and a red cloth covers the low platform. A white fan and a golden deity murti appear in the background. The gesture suggests a forehead blessing or initiation.2015-07-19Indoor photo of a seated figure with long dark hair tied in a bun, wearing an orange-red shawl over a gold-yellow garment and layered rudraksha malas, sitting on a gold lion-headed throne. He places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a small pendant, who holds his palms together in front in a respectful gesture. Behind them, several people stand and one man in white kneels, with a red curtain in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the golden throne giving blessing to the boy.2013-09-30July 19 20152015-07-19