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A photograph of a seated figure in a red-brown garment with a yellow marigold garland and a yellow sandalwood mark on the forehead, extending a hand in blessing toward the forehead of a bald, grey-bearded man in a white kurta and orange shawl with a red thread on his wrist. A silver trident-shaped staff stands between them, and a gilded cobra-headed object and green leafy bundle are in the foreground. Women in white and orange saris sit behind, and a person in white stands in the background. a person is shown in the blessing pose with saffron-free red garments and garlands, while the recipient is a devotee receiving blessing in an arati or satsang setting.

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A seated man with long dark hair, bare-chested with a red-orange wrap, wears a long yellow-and-green marigold garland and a gold forehead marking, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a blonde woman in a white top with an orange-red shawl and beaded necklace who presses her palms together. Behind them stand a silver staff, a peacock-feather fan, a gilded lion-head throne armrest, a framed painting on a white wall, and red upholstered seating. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, a ceremonial gold forehead marking and a marigold garland, cues that fit the page's claim, but his face is not used for identification, so the a person value is unsure.2014-05-14A seated priest in a rust-red robe with a bare upper torso and a white and red tilak on the forehead presses his right palm to the forehead of a bald, grey-bearded man in a white kurta with a blue beaded necklace. The seated figure wears white and orange flower garlands and has dark hair in a bun. Two large gold cobra-hooded forms with gold kalasha-like ornaments sit in the foreground, and a silver staff stands in the centre. Behind them a red and gold throne is visible. A woman in an orange shawl stands at the right edge. The gesture appears to be a blessing or initiation.2014-05-13A seated man with short dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a red-maroon cloth wrapped over bare shoulders and a garland of white and orange flowers places his right hand on the forehead of a bald, bearded older man in a white kurta with a beaded necklace who holds his right palm raised in greeting. Behind them stands a gilded throne or red cushioned seat, two golden cobra-hooded forms in the foreground, and a silver staff. On the right, an older woman in an orange shawl stands with folded hands.2014-05-13May 14 20142014-05-14May 14 20142014-05-14May 13 20142014-05-13 +1 copiesMay 10 20142014-05-10May 14 20142014-05-14A seated saffron-robed figure with bare upper body, white tilak, marigold and flower garlands, and a red bindi-like mark touches the crown of a grey-haired man in a white shirt and orange shawl who bows with raised palms. Behind them stand a golden throne and a silver staff, and a golden lion-head ornament sits in the foreground. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala watches at right.2014-05-13May 13 20142014-05-13A 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.2014-08-02May 14 20142014-05-14