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A photograph of a man with dark hair pulled into a bun, wearing a yellow-and-black striped garment and a long rudraksha mala with a white tilak on his forehead, lifting his hand to apply a mark to the forehead of a man in a white t-shirt with a gold wristwatch, who has his eyes closed. Behind them, devotees in white and saffron sit in a warmly lit hall with a gold-framed image and a red cushioned seat. A small potted plant sits at the left edge.

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March 24 20142014-03-24 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair tied in a bun, a white tilak on his forehead, and rudraksha mala beads around his neck, wearing a yellow and black patterned shawl over bare shoulders, leans forward to place a spoon of liquid to the mouth of a seated man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl and a wristwatch. Behind them, other people in orange and white robes sit and stand in a warmly lit hall, with a gold-framed image visible in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, the man with the bun and rudraksha mala, giving prasad or ritual offering to a devotee.2014-03-24 +1 copiesA long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and multiple rudraksha malas places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white polo shirt with blue collar stripes, who tilts his head back with eyes closed while his palms are raised in front of his chest. Behind them, a man in white with a rudraksha mala watches, another man in white stands at right, and a woman in a white sari with red border stands in the background near red drapes and a standing fan. The setting is an indoor ashram hall with red fabric and floral decor. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label): the long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and layered rudraksha malas fit the presentation, and he is conferring a blessing on the devotee.2013-07-06March 26th 20142014-03-26March 26th 20142014-03-26December 15 20132013-12-15May 25 20132013-05-25A photograph of an indoor satsang setting in which a long-haired figure in an orange-brown shawl and multiple rudraksha malas touches the forehead of a smiling man in a white t-shirt with an orange lanyard and blue badge. The white-clad man holds his hands up in front of him. Behind them, a seated bald man in white and yellow sits near a garland of flowers, while standing people in white clothes watch from the background.2013-07-07A photograph of a shaved-headed man in a striped yellow and black tiger-pattern shawl with rudraksha beads and a white forehead mark, his hair tied in a knot, placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white collared shirt with a red-and-white cloth at his waist. The standing man keeps his eyes closed and his left hand raised in receiving. Behind them, a golden throne-like chair, red seating, a silver trident and several other people in white with red-bordered cloths are visible. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment in an ashram hall.2014-03-15A seated man with long dark hair pulled back, wearing a tiger-striped yellow and black garment, a thick rudraksha mala and a beaded necklace, smiles as he is touched on the head by a bald man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard, who kneels with his palm raised. A golden lion figure and a silver ceremonial staff are in the background, with a tall white curtain and dark speakers. The seated figure matches the appearance cues for a person, shown in person being honoured by a devotee.2013-12-15A photograph of a seated man in an orange-and-black tiger-striped garment with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial beaded necklace, smiling as he places his hand on the forehead of a long-haired blond man in a white shirt with a red shawl. A gold-coloured ornate surface and a red curtain are behind them, with a fan and another partly visible man with tripundra markings at the right edge. The seated man matches the a person appearance cues of ornate clothing and rudraksha malas, and is giving a blessing to the devotee.2013-05-25A long-haired man in a tiger-striped garment and a rudraksha mala with a small red tilak on his forehead raises his right hand to bless the bald head of a man in white ritual clothes with a red shawl and saffron-orange sash. The blessing man holds a long golden staff upright. Behind them a golden ornamental panel and red curtain are visible. The figure with the long hair and rudraksha mala matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and he is physically present, performing a blessing for a devotee.2013-05-25