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A photograph of a ritual blessing at an indoor programme. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair and a gold-edged orange shawl, places his right palm on the forehead of a man with closed eyes. The recipient wears a checked short-sleeved shirt and a beaded necklace of colourful beads, and holds his left hand raised palm-out. Blurred flower garlands in red, orange and yellow, white flowers and green foliage frame the foreground, and seated and standing onlookers appear in the background. The figure's cues fit the a person appearance-based label, and he is physically present performing a blessing.

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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and matching orange turban, with long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha-style mala with a red and yellow garland, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds a small white card. A silver figurine and fruit sit on a tray in the foreground, with pink fairy lights and orange marigold decor behind. A woman in orange stands blurred in the background. Two people are clearly visible in the scene, a blessing or darshan moment. The figure has distinctive saffron ceremonial clothing and long hair; this matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, shown in a blessing role.2012-03-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a red and yellow marigold garland and a rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white kurta, who has his eyes closed and palms raised in devotion. A throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth sits behind the seated figure, and a silver ritual implement is visible at lower left. Strings of warm lights and orange drapery decorate the stage backdrop, with a red carpet below.2012-03-30A photograph of a saffron-clad figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless garment, with a red tilak on the forehead and layered gold necklaces and gold bangles, placing a raised right palm on the head of a bowing man in a white shirt with a striped sleeve. Other men stand around, and blurred yellow and orange floral garlands decorate the background of what appears to be a temple or ritual hall. The distinctive turban, gold ornaments and saffron attire are present, but the page states a person is not at this event, so the identity is uncertain and the figure is described by role as a blessing giver.2011-12-17A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment and a dark rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, placing his right hand on the forehead of a seated devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and an orange shawl, and has his hands folded near his chest. Both men appear in a room with a cream wall and a window behind them. Another partly visible person sits in the background. The standing man is an appearance-based a person candidate with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues, performing a blessing on the devotee's head.2012-04-19Photograph of a satsang-style blessing. A long-haired man in an orange saffron wrap with a blue lining and rudraksha mala beads, wearing a gold necklace and beaded bracelets, smiles while extending his arm to touch the forehead of a seated young devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl. The devotee tilts his head up with eyes closed and one hand raised. The man sits on a red striped cushion beside an orange towel, in a plain beige room.2012-04-19Indoor photo of a seated figure with long, wavy black hair wearing an orange-saffron shawl over the shoulders, a blue-edged garment, and rudraksha bead bracelets and necklaces, extending both arms forward with palms raised toward a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with short grey hair, who holds his hands up toward the seated figure's palms. A red tiger-print cushion or seat and an orange cloth sit at lower left, with a pale wall and window behind. Another person in orange clothing is partly visible at right edge. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, giving a blessing gesture to the devotee.2012-04-19A close side-profile photograph of a saffron-robed figure with hair tied in a bun and multiple rudraksha beads around the neck, holding both palms just above the forehead of a short-haired man in a white shirt who faces him with eyes closed and arms outstretched. The gesture appears to be a blessing or energy transmission. The background is blurred with a maroon curtain and pale walls. Appearance cues are limited to a bun, rudraksha and orange robe, so identity is uncertain.2011-11-20A photograph of a standing man with long dark hair, wearing a bright orange turban, an orange-saffron shawl edged in gold, and a red and yellow flower garland. He is smiling and reaches forward with his right hand, placing it on the forehead of a seated older man in a yellow-and-white checked shirt who raises both palms in a blessing gesture. Several people in white and off-white clothing stand in the blurred background, and a seated man in white with a bare upper body and beaded necklaces appears at the lower left. The setting is an indoor hall with warm lighting and a cream-coloured chair in front.2012-03-30A photograph of a darshan moment. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and rudraksha malas on the arms places a palm on the forehead of a man in a red, white and navy striped polo shirt, whose hands are pressed together in anjali. The giver wears beaded rudraksha bracelets and seated orange cloth; a gold bangle is visible on another wrist. Behind them, blurred white-clad attendees and a maroon curtain form the setting.2012-04-17July 20 20112011-07-20March 30 20122012-03-30January 08 20122012-01-08