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A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala, with long dark hair pulled back, pressing a hand to the forehead of a man in a white patterned shirt who wears an orange cord and a rudraksha mala. The man holds one hand raised with palm open and has white vibhuti on his forehead. The figure holds a folded paper in the other hand, and an orange shawl drapes the shoulders. Behind them standing people wear white shirts and lanyards in a bright room with a window and a fan. a person appearance cues are long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, identified as the person giving blessing.

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May 14 20132013-05-14May 17 20132013-05-17A photograph of a satsang session in which a long-haired figure in a rust-orange shawl and orange rudraksha-style beaded garland stands at left, pressing a palm to the forehead of a man in a white t-shirt with an orange lanyard and a small event badge. The man raises his other hand, palm open, while the seated figure holds a folded white paper slip in his other hand. Behind them a seated man in white dhoti-style cloth with bare chest and a bead mala sits, and a pale-clothed standing figure in orange and white stands at right. A red-cushioned seat and orange towel are in the foreground, with air coolers and a window in the background. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person, with long swept-back hair, a saffron shawl and ornate beaded garland.2013-05-14A seated figure in an orange-brown wrap with long dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a large beaded necklace of green beads, lays a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard and a rudraksha mala. The figure holds a folded white paper in the other hand. Behind them a man seated with bare chest and a sacred thread, with a red tilak, watches, and several people in white and orange stand in the background. a person candidate is seated on a throne-like red cushion, distinguished by long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and bead necklace, presenting a blessing.2013-05-12A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a matching orange rudraksha bead garland sits on a maroon cushioned seat and holds a sheet of white paper while placing an outstretched palm on the forehead of a short-haired man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard. The man bows forward with palms raised, and a second, blurred person's hand appears in the background. A window and wall fan are visible behind them.2013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14A seated figure with long dark hair, bare-shouldered and wrapped in an orange-saffron cloth with a gold edge, wears a long orange-brown rudraksha mala and places his right palm on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard. The seated figure holds a white tissue in his left hand. The background shows deep red velvet drapery and a white wall with an air conditioning unit.2013-05-14A photograph of a seated person in an orange-brown robe with a long rust-coloured beaded mala draped over one shoulder and long dark hair tied back, placing his right palm on the forehead of a man in a white kurta who sits in front of him with his hands raised in a gesture of reception. The setting is an indoor room with cream walls and a window with a blurred figure behind. A small purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment during satsang.2013-07-01A photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange cloth and rust-orange rudraksha-style beaded shawl placing a hand on the head of a smiling man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard and a light forehead mark. The man holds a sheet of printed paper. Behind them a man with a white forehead marking watches. The setting is an indoor room with air conditioning units. The blessing gesture on the head suggests a sanskara ritual, shown visibly as a hand-on-head blessing.2013-05-14A seated figure in an orange-red sannyasi wrap with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala touches the forehead of a devotee in white with a grey-streaked mustache, who holds his palms raised and eyes closed. The seated figure, with long swept-back hair and an orange-red wrap, is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) giving blessing to a devotee. Behind them, several men in white clothes and orange shawls stand with hands folded near a red curtain. A maroon-cushioned seat and a tray of fruit and sweets sit in the foreground, and an air conditioner stands at left.2013-05-13A woman with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange wrap, a rust-orange and gold beaded rudraksha mala necklace, and sitting in a red velvet chair, places her right hand on the forehead of a man kneeling before her. The kneeling man wears a white shirt, a saffron-orange sash over one shoulder and a gold bangle, and has his eyes closed with palms raised. Behind them, a standing man in white clothes with a red-orange shawl and other people in white are visible in a bright hall, with a packet of sweets on a tray at left. The woman in the chair is an appearance-based a person candidate, showing long swept hair, rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, while the kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing. Two people are clearly visible in the foreground, with others partly visible at the edges.2013-05-19A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair and a thick rudraksha-style beaded necklace, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a dark beaded mala around his neck. The seated figure holds a small white card in the other hand. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a window, air conditioner and a tall cream wall behind. Probable Swamiji, giving blessing to a devotee, cues include long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a beaded necklace. Another person is partially visible in the background.2013-07-01