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A seated man in a rust-red robe with a gold-bead garland and white tilak on his forehead reaches out to touch the forehead of a bearded man in a white shirt and red shawl, who has his palm raised. A silver staff with a round finial and a golden lion-head sculpture sit beside them against red drapery. a person is the seated man, shown with his hair in a knot, a rudraksha-style gold garland and saffron-red robe, giving a blessing to a devotee.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white tilak on the forehead and long gold-bead necklaces leans forward and places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl. A golden lion-headed throne armrest and a silver staff stand beside them, with red drapes and a peacock-feather fan at left. A woman in the background watches with a red bindi. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklaces, consistent with the a person appearance cues for the seated teacher giving blessing.2014-07-26A photograph of a ceremonial moment indoors before deep red drapes. A man with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, a red sleeveless garment and layered gold-toned garlands sits on a golden-brown throne, smiling, arms extended toward a second man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The second man, facing left, raises both hands toward the seated figure's head and a silver-toned ceremonial staff topped with a round silver finial stands beside the throne. A peacock-feather fan is visible at the left edge.2014-07-21July 21 20142014-07-21A 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.2014-05-13A seated man in an orange-red robe with a bare upper body, long dark hair tied in a bun, a gold necklace, and a yellow-orange tilak on his forehead smiles while extending his right hand to touch the forehead of an older bald, bearded man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl with a wristwatch. Beside them stands a silver staff topped with a round disc and a golden ornamental lion or elephant form in the foreground, against a gold draped backdrop. a person cues: long hair, saffron-orange garments, ornate gold necklace, and a seated blessing role; this is an in-person appearance-based candidate, and the identification is uncertain.2014-08-02December 08 20132013-12-08August 02 20142014-08-02September 14 20132013-09-14A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red saffron shawl and gold ornate necklace placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a crown-like tied knot, and wears a gold necklace with a pendant, with a gold lion-head ornament and a silver ceremonial staff beside him. The kneeling devotee, bare-chested with a white dhoti, wears a thick rudraksha mala of orange-red beads and a silver bangle, with his palms pressed together. Red drapes and gold curtains form the backdrop. a person is shown as the seated figure, giving blessing to the kneeling devotee in a ritual setting.2014-07-14July 21 20142014-07-21August 02 20142014-08-02August 01 20142014-08-01