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A photograph of two men in a shrine room. On the left, a shirtless man in a dark red silk dhoti with a gold border and a long gold-beaded necklace places his right hand on the forehead of an older, white-haired, bearded man in a white shirt with a red-and-white cord and rudraksha mala. The standing figure on the left has a white tripundra mark on his forehead and hair tied up at the back; he holds a folded paper in his left hand. Behind them stands a golden deity murti or ornate metal figure, a garland of marigolds and red flowers, and a blue and gold cloth. The scene suggests a blessing being given.

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A photograph of an indoor ritual moment in a warm-toned room with a golden ornament and brown armchair in the background. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, white and red forehead markings and a rudraksha mala with a saffron wrap stands at left, holding a folded white paper in one hand while placing his other hand on the head of a bald, bearded man in a white garment with a red-orange wrap. The recipient raises one hand toward his head in a gesture of reception. A golden deity murti and a white rope are visible at left. Two people are present. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired figure with rudraksha malas and saffron wrap, shown performing the blessing.2014-03-11A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a dark rudraksha-style bead mala and a bun of dark hair raises his open palm toward the forehead of an older man with grey hair and a short grey beard. That older man wears a white shirt with an orange shawl and a gold ring, and presses his hand to his head in a gesture of reception. A white paper is held in the seated man's left hand. Behind them is a gold-framed floral arrangement and an orange upholstered chair in a hall with checkered red carpet.2014-03-25May 13 20142014-05-13 +1 copiesMarch 21 20142014-03-21A seated figure in a red-orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl and a gold chain necklace places one hand on the forehead of a young man kneeling in a white kurta with an orange-printed scarf. The kneeling man's eyes are closed. The seated figure has long hair pinned up with a red flower and holds a small paper in the other hand. Behind them, a woman in an orange-printed scarf and a rudraksha mala watches, with brass lamps and green foliage in the background. a person: the seated figure in saffron-red robes, gold chain necklace and swept-back hair with a flower matches the page's event context, performing a blessing initiation.2015-07-17August 02 20142014-08-02May 11 20142014-05-11A photograph of a seated man in a red-maroon shawl with a bare chest and gold beaded necklace reaching forward to touch the forehead of another man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl, who has his palms raised in receiving gesture. The seated man has long dark hair tied back, an orange tilak on his forehead, and smiles warmly. Golden ornate decor and a silver staff with a round medallion stand behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long hair swept back, an orange tilak and a gold beaded necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event, so this is an appearance-based candidate present in person.2014-08-02March 03 20152015-03-03A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red and gold-bordered saffron-toned cloth with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with a red-and-orange shawl. The seated man has long swept-back hair and a red wrist thread. Behind them is a golden deity figure, a peacock feather fan and red floral decor. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, ornate red-gold clothing and rudraksha beads, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable in-person candidate performing a blessing on a devotee. Blurred hall background with red drapes.2014-03-21Two men stand close in a warmly lit hall, one blessing the other. The figure on the left is bare-chested with a rust-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial piece at his shoulder, and a small red bindi on his forehead; he presses his right palm to the forehead of a shorter, grey-haired man on the right, who wears a white shirt with a rust-orange shawl and a wristwatch and holds his own hand raised in a gesture of receiving. The setting behind is plain, with a dark speaker and a white panel. The scene reads as a blessing or initiation moment during an ashram gathering.2013-12-16A seated man with long dark hair tied up, wearing a rust-orange robe with gold trim and a rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the forehead of a bald older man in a white robe with an orange shawl. The seated man holds a rolled white cloth in his other hand. Behind them, a framed portrait and a golden garland, with other people in white and orange clothing in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, gold trim and rudraksha beads, matching the ceremonial presentation of the event page. The bald man kneels and receives the blessing.2014-03-23