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A photograph of a long-haired, bare-chested figure in a saffron-orange shawl and a dark rudraksha mala reaching out to touch the face of a smiling man in a white kurta with a green-banded sash. Behind them, a woman in a red-and-white sari wears a mala, and several people in teal, red and pink clothing stand in a red-carpeted hall beside a white cooler. A potted green plant is at the left edge. The image shows a close, warm blessing moment during an event.

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A long-haired man in orange-saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned throne, his bare shoulder draped with saffron cloth, and places his hand on the head of a kneeling male devotee in white dhoti. A gold necklace hangs on his chest. Behind him a woman in red sari with a vibhuti mark smiles and rests her hand on the devotee, and women in red and orange saris sit on a red carpet. Yellow marigold garlands and yellow-wrapped offerings lie on the floor, a gold-embroidered backdrop is at left, and a pot of foliage is visible. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2016-05-06Indoor satsang photograph. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling and gesturing with open hands toward a man kneeling before him with palms pressed together in namaste. The kneeling man wears a white kurta and an orange shawl. Behind them a seated person in white dhoti sits with a gold-bordered cloth, with a wall-mounted fan and an air conditioner in the background and a maroon curtain at left. A tilak-marked figure in saffron appears central. The candidate matches Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala. Red-bordered cushion and a wooden tray with fruit sit in front.2013-05-14A seated man with long, swept-back black hair and an orange-saffron robe reaches to touch the forehead of a seated devotee in a white dhoti with a brown rudraksha mala. The bearded man in orange wears a gold chain and a bangle. Behind them a woman in red with a white forehead mark smiles, and another woman in red with a bracelet watches. A gold-ornamented chair stands at left, green foliage decorates the backdrop, and a red tent frames the scene. A bowl of snacks sits at right.2016-05-06May 14 20132013-05-14A photo taken in a red-draped hall with an ornate gold-and-red throne at left. A bare-shouldered figure with long dark hair, a wooden bead necklace and saffron/orange cloth sits on the throne and rests a hand on the shoulder of an older, grey-haired man in white who leans in toward him. The older man wears a white shirt over a red-and-saffron shawl printed with script. Behind them, a row of women in white, pink, red and saffron saris and kurtas stand watching; several wear red and orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads. A white ventilator fan and brass oil lamps (diyas) stand near the throne, and a microphone stands in the middle ground.2016-04-28A photograph of a seated long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, smiling broadly and reaching out toward a young man in white dhoti and red shawl who kneels with palms pressed together. A woman in a pink-striped blouse and white sari touches the young man's chin while holding a tray of white items and yellow cloth. Behind them devotees in red and pink garments sit in a tent with a fan and greenery. The seated man is a person candidate by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2016-05-06May 24 20132013-05-24A photograph of two men facing each other closely indoors. The man on the left sits with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold-toned necklace, a bare upper torso, and an orange and green wrap; he smiles and extends his right hand toward the other man. The man on the right, with short greying hair, wears a white kurta, an orange shawl and an ID lanyard, and raises both palms in greeting. Behind them stand a white floor cooler, a gold-and-red floral garland and a window. The left man's appearance (long hair, rudraksha mala, orange and green wrap) matches the Swamiji (probable) cues, shown seated and receiving the other man in a respectful exchange.2012-04-23 +1 copiesMay 14 20132013-05-14A photograph of a long-haired man with a white forehead line and bare chest, wearing a saffron-orange shawl with gold border and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, smiling and placing his hands on the shoulders of a kneeling, grey-haired man in a white shirt with an orange-and-white shawl and rudraksha beads. Behind them, standing devotees in white dhotis with yellow borders and orange shawls, one in a white kurta with a mala, and a woman in a dark outfit look on in front of a gold-patterned wall. The setting resembles a temple or satsang hall, and the scene shows a blessing given during a pada puja style honouring. a person: the long-haired figure wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace ornament and a saffron shawl, presiding over the blessing as the honoured teacher.2017-08-09A photograph of two men smiling at each other in an indoor hall with a red curtain behind them. The man on the left sits on a raised seat with long dark hair, a rudraksha necklace of white beads, an orange-brown cloth draped over his shoulder and a patterned leopard-print wrap at the waist, holding a small object in his hands. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange-saffron clothing. The man on the right leans in, wearing a white shirt and an orange lanyard. In the foreground are open orange trays holding packets of sweets and fruit, with the back of a seated person's head at the bottom edge. Two white pedestal air coolers stand behind them, and another person is visible through a window in the background.2013-05-18May 06 20162016-05-06