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A seated figure in an orange-and-gold saffron wrap, with a reddish-brown rudraksha-style mala and gold-toned bracelets and a wristwatch, places a hand on the forehead of a smiling man in a black high-collared vest. The figure holds a small red-and-yellow fruit in the other hand. Behind them, a white-and-brown textured backdrop hangs, and a gold-toned object sits in the lower left. Two other people in white and orange clothing are partly visible in the background, one seated with a mala.

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A photograph of an indoor darshan moment. A man with swept-back long dark hair, white vibhuti marks on his forehead, a rudraksha and gold bead mala, and a saffron-and-gold wrap sits on a red-cushioned seat, his arm extended as he touches the forehead of a seated man in a grey knit sweater and a collared shirt with a silver bracelet. A large golden deity murti is visible behind them, with a red flower garland at the upper left. Another person in white is partly visible at the right edge. The page identifies the event as a 2014 Satsang, and the seated man with long hair and ceremonial adornments fits the a person description, so this is an appearance-based probable match.2014-01-03A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-bordered shawl and a long gold bead necklace raises his right palm to the forehead of a kneeling man in a grey-brown striped shirt and wristwatch, with eyes closed. The seated man has a white vertical forehead mark and holds a small white card in his left hand. Behind them a large gold deity murti and red cushions sit in a warm room.2014-01-04January 05 20142014-01-05A photograph of a diksha-style blessing. A bare-chested man with long dark hair tied in a bun wears an orange-brown robe with a yellow-gold cloth, a pale beaded mala necklace and a bracelet of beads. He raises his right hand to the forehead of a man in a maroon sweatshirt, whose hands are held open in front of his chest and whose eyes are closed. A pale figure in white clothing with a beaded necklace sits in the background beside a draped brocade backdrop, and a golden cloth lies in the lower left. Probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, ochre robe, beaded mala and gold-coloured cloth, performing the blessing on a devotee.2014-01-05A seated man with long dark hair tied back, wearing an orange-and-gold draped garment, a gold-bead necklace and a layered mala with golden bell-like beads, raises his right arm to touch the forehead of a younger man with short hair who wears a maroon t-shirt and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind them a golden ornate throne back and a red cushioned seat are visible. The seated man is a person based on the long hair, orange draping and ornate gold-and-bead adornments, shown giving blessing to a devotee, the setting resembling a satsang blessing.2014-01-11A seated figure with long dark hair in a bun, bare-shouldered and wearing a red cloth, with a yellow and orange marigold garland, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a striped dark shirt and orange shawl who bows with eyes closed. Behind them a silver staff stands beside a large gold-coloured animal figure. In the background a woman in a white outfit with an orange shawl stands with hands folded, and another woman smiles. The setting is an indoor hall with wooden panels and a framed picture on the wall. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, ornate gold-toned adornments and a red cloth, consistent with the page's attribution of a person at this satsang.2014-05-14March 17 20142014-03-17May 09 20122012-05-09A seated man in a rust-orange and gold-bordered robe with a gold necklace and long swept-back hair extends his right arm to press his palm onto the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a wristwatch. A tilak marks the seated man's forehead. Behind them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala watches and smiles. Gold ornamental pieces sit in the foreground against a textured gold-brown wall. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a gold necklace, consistent with a giving-blessing or initiation moment.2014-01-04A photograph of a man with long dark hair tied in a bun and a red tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala, placing his right palm on the forehead of an older man in a black jacket and red shawl. The bearded older man has his eyes closed and his hands raised near his temples. The priest holds a small white paper in his left hand. Golden lion-shaped ornaments and a golden halo-like backdrop are visible, with blurred seated devotees in red shawls behind them.2014-03-12January 11 20142014-01-11A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a small jewelled ornament at the turban, gently placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. The man has a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead and his hands are pressed together at his chest. Behind them a golden ornate chair or throne stands against a red draped backdrop, a tray of mangoes sits on a low table, and a figure in white walks in the background. Blessing or anointing with a ritual gesture appears to be taking place.2015-10-25