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A photograph of a long-haired, bare-chested man in a yellow-bordered cloth and a shawl-free torso pressing his right palm to the forehead of a young boy in white kurta with a rudraksha mala, who stands with hands folded in prayer and eyes closed. Behind them, men in white clothes, one in an orange shawl, and a man with an identity badge watch, while one person raises a small camera. The setting appears to be a blessing or initiation moment at a gathering. Swamiji (probable): the bare-chested long-haired man with a swept-back mane, yellow cloth and rudraksha-adorned presence, performing the blessing, which fits the page's note of Swamiji at the Salem convention.

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A photograph of a long-haired man with swept-back dark curls, wearing a white garment with a golden-yellow shawl, placing his right palm on the forehead of a young boy in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a pendant. The boy's eyes are closed and he stands before a standing crowd of devotees in white clothes; one man in the background wears an orange-red shawl and others have their hands pressed together in anjali. Background includes a blue ventilation fan and a blue stand. a person by his long swept hair, bare-chested ceremonial shawl and devotional blessing role, conveying a blessing or diksha moment.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of a seated young man in white clothes with a red rudraksha mala, eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste, receiving a blessing as a long-haired figure in white with a yellow cloth presses a hand to his forehead. Behind them, a standing man in white with hands folded in prayer and another in white holding papers and wearing an orange shawl watch the blessing indoors, with a camera held up at the top left. The scene suggests a satsang-style initiation or blessing, though only the visible gestures are described. Visible people: four.2006-07-30A long-haired man with rudraksha malas around his neck, bare-chested with a pale yellow shawl over one shoulder, places his right palm on the forehead of a young man in white clothes. The young man has his eyes closed, hands pressed together in anjali, a red-orange bead mala hanging on his chest and a vibhuti or kumkum mark on his forehead. Behind them, several men in white dress stand with hands folded, one in an orange shawl, and a camera-holding person is partly visible at upper left. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment, with a blue cabinet at right edge.2006-07-30Photograph of a long-haired man in a white garment with a yellow-gold sash placing his right hand on the forehead of a young man with closed eyes. The young man wears a white shirt, a red-brown rudraksha mala, a gold chain and an ID badge, and stands among other men in white kurtas and orange-trimmed clothing. A fan and a camera-holding bystander appear in the background. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment at a convention.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of a bare-chested man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, wearing a golden-yellow cloth draped over his shoulder, placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who holds his palms together in namaskar. The man receiving the blessing wears a dark rudraksha mala and a pendant on a cord, and sports a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Behind them, several men in white shirts stand with hands folded, and a blue cooler fan sits at right. The long-haired figure matches the distinctive appearance cues of a person, shown giving blessings to a devotee.2006-07-30A photograph of a long-haired man with a bare chest and a yellow-gold shawl, eyes closed, having his forehead touched by the raised right hand of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who stands with palms pressed together in namaste; the man in white wears a rudraksha mala and a small locket pendant. Several other men in white shirts and dhotis stand behind them at a gathering, and one man at right holds a crystal-bead mala. The seated man with the shawl is shown receiving a blessing gesture.2006-07-30A photograph of a long-haired man with a red kumkum mark on his forehead, bare-chested with a gold-and-yellow cloth draped over one shoulder, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt. The young man, eyes closed, palms pressed together in namaste, wears a rudraksha mala and has a vibhuti or sandal mark on his brow. Behind them stand other people in white clothes, one wearing an orange-saffron shawl, and a small electric fan and blue crate sit at right. Two people are visible in the foreground, with others partly visible behind them.2006-07-30A photograph of an indoor satsang-style gathering. A young man with long, dark, swept-back curly hair and a bare chest, wearing a light cream cloth draped over his shoulder, presses his fingers to the forehead of a seated man in white shirt and white dhoti, who has a red-brown rudraksha mala and joins his palms in namaskar with eyes closed. Several standing men in white shirts and white dhotis, one with an orange-saffron shawl, watch in the background.2006-07-30Close photo of a long-haired man with eyes closed, bare-chested except for a pale wrap with a gold border, and a red bindi on his forehead. A man in a white shirt with rudraksha mala and a pendant around his neck places his hand on the man's forehead while holding his other hand in anjali mudra. Behind them, devotees in white with orange shawls stand with hands folded, and a blue fan is visible at right.2006-07-30A photograph from a convention session. A long-haired man with a bare chest, wearing a white and gold wrap and multiple rudraksha malas, places his right hand on the forehead of a seated man with closed eyes and palms pressed together in namaskar. The seated man wears white clothing and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, men in white shirts and white dhotis stand, and one man in the background holds up a camera. A white fan is visible at the upper left. a person: the long-haired man in the wrap with rudraksha malas, giving a forehead blessing to a devotee.2006-07-30