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A long-haired man with a white and red forehead mark, wearing a red-orange wrap and a gold beaded necklace with a pendant, reaches out to place his hand on the head of an older bald man with grey hair. The older man wears a white kurta and an orange-red scarf printed with text, and presses his palm forward in respect. Behind them stand a silver ceremonial staff with a finial, a golden cobra-hooded ornament, and red curtains. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the man giving the blessing, shown by long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-red clothing, while the older man is a devotee receiving the blessing.

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July 25 20142014-07-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace of beads and a red bindi sits on a red patterned throne, smiling as he extends his hand to touch the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt wearing an orange shawl with printed Nithyanandoham text; the older man bows with palms raised. Behind them stand a silver ceremonial staff and a golden serpent-shaped ornament, with green foliage and a wooden backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a gold bead necklace, and the throne-side setting fits an ashram darshan.2014-08-01August 11 20172017-08-11July 16 20142014-07-16July 20 20142014-07-20A photo of a seated long-haired man in a rust-orange robe and gold ornate necklace, with tilak on his forehead, touching the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white dhoti and orange shawl with printed text. The devotee has joined palms in anjali and wears white ash markings on his forehead and arms. Behind them is an elaborately carved golden wall with a red-cushioned golden throne at left. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated with long dreadlocked hair, gold necklaces and orange-brown robe, giving blessing to the devotee.2017-08-11A man in a rust-orange robe with a pink and red flower garland and a gold-beaded necklace places his right palm on the forehead of an older, grey-haired man in a white shirt who holds his hands up in a gesture of acceptance. The older man wears an orange shawl printed with a person text. Behind them stands a silver trident with a red bindu and a golden cobra, with bamboo and red drapery in the background. A woman in white stands at the right edge.2014-07-16August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesA seated figure with long, wavy dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead sits on an ornate gold throne, bare-chested with a red-orange cloth draped over the shoulder and a leopard-print lower garment. He reaches forward to press his palm on the forehead of a smiling man in a cream patterned kurta and a red-and-orange scarf, who stands with hands joined before him. Behind them stand decorated deity murtis with garlands and flowers, green palm fronds and a drum are visible, and a woman in a white sari watches at the right edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and rudraksha-style adornment with a throne-seated pose, consistent with a person appearance, though the face is not used for identification.2014-12-26A photograph of a darshan moment inside an ashram hall. A man with swept-back dark hair, white and red forehead markings, a red-brown cloth draped over his shoulders and a dark rudraksha mala seated on a low dais touches the forehead of a bald, grey-bearded man in a white shirt with an orange-red scarf. The seated figure's hand rests on the other man's brow while the devotee raises a palm. Behind them stand a golden lion-headed ornament, a silver ceremonial staff and a white air conditioner. A woman's head is visible at the bottom of the frame. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and red-brown dress.2014-09-14July 16 20142014-07-16A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a vertical white tilak on his forehead, a gold-and-bead necklace and rust-orange robes sits on a red and gold throne against an ornately carved gold wall. He raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl with rudraksha beads, who presses his palms together in anjali. The seated figure is a person by appearance cues: long dreadlocks, ornate gold necklace and saffron-toned clothing, shown in an in-person blessing exchange.2017-08-11