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A seated figure in a red-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing white-and-orange flower garlands and a white forehead mark, places his right hand on the crown of a kneeling man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl. The seated figure's eyes are closed and he appears to be giving a blessing. Beside him are gold lion-head armrests of a throne, a silver staff with a ornate finial, and a framed painting on a pale wall. A woman in a red top is partly visible at the right edge.

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A seated figure in a saffron-red robe with a flower garland and a white tilak on the forehead extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, who presses his palms together in reverence. Golden lion-headed thrones or seat supports flank them, a silver ceremonial staff stands behind, and a painted backdrop and framed picture appear in the background. a person seated in saffron cloth with garland and tilak, blessing a devotee in a ritual setting.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.2014-05-13Photograph of a seated man with a white vertical tilak on his forehead and a red-brown cloth over his shoulders, wearing garlands of yellow and red flowers and a rudraksha mala, with his eyes closed as an elderly man in a white shirt and red shawl kneels before him, hands raised, while the seated man's hand rests on the kneeling man's head in a blessing. Two gold cobra-hood seats flank the scene, with a silver staff standing between them, and a framed painting hangs on the white wall behind. A probable Swamiji candidate is present, identified from the swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands, shown giving a blessing to a devotee. Two other partly visible people stand at the right edge.2014-05-13A seated man with swept-back dark hair, a yellow tilak on his forehead, a yellow and orange marigold garland and a red-orange cloth draped over his bare shoulder touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a ceremonial garland and orange clothing. Beside him is a gilded cobra-hooded object and a peacock-feather fan on a silver staff. Background shows a framed colourful tapestry and two more people in white and orange. The kneeling devotee receives blessing with an open palm raised.2014-05-14May 07 20142014-05-07Two men in close ritual exchange in an indoor hall. A man on the left with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-red garment and a large red and yellow marigold garland, with yellow turmeric marks on his forehead; he lays his right hand on the head of a second man. The second man, on the right, wears an orange-red shawl over a white dhoti-style cloth, has yellow-orange tilaka on his forehead, and presses his palm toward the first man. A tall silver staff with a trident-like top stands between them, and a gold ceremonial vessel is visible at left. Behind them are a framed picture and a dark studio light stand. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the man on the left, who has long swept-back hair, an orange garment and a marigold garland, and is performing a blessing on a disciple.2014-05-17A seated long-haired man in a rust-red shawl, bare-chested with a leopard-print wrap and a sweeping mane of hair, reaches out to press his palm on the forehead of a standing devotee. The devotee wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a red shawl printed with Sanskrit script, and has a sandalwood tilak with hands joined in namaskar. Behind them, a golden throne back and garlanded deity murti with gold ornaments and a kalasha-like tall stick form the setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows long swept-back hair, distinctive adornments and red ceremonial clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji blessing a devotee.2014-12-26January 04 20142014-01-04A photograph of a seated figure with bare upper body, wearing a red cloth and a yellow marigold garland, with a yellow-and-red forehead mark, smiling as he raises his hand to touch the head of a man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl. The man kneels or leans forward, one hand raised to the head of the other. A tall silver-and-gold trident-like staff stands between them. Golden lion-head ornaments and a dark feathered fan are beside the seated figure, with greenery draped over the seat. A framed picture hangs on the white wall behind, and a woman in orange clothing is partly visible at the right edge. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate: long swept-back hair and a gold-and-yellow garland, with the ornate seat and ceremonial setting indicating a blessing.2014-05-14A 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 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.2014-05-13May 14 20142014-05-14