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A photograph of an intimate blessing moment in an indoor hall with teal-green lighting. A long-haired woman in an orange-saffron top and shawl leans forward and places her raised right palm on the forehead of a bald man in a red long-sleeved top with a dark beaded necklace, who kneels with his hands clasped together. Behind them, several people in white and cream clothing stand and watch, and a video camera on a tripod sits at the right edge.

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Indoor photograph at a night event in a modern room with a glass wall and a pool visible behind. In the foreground a woman in a pink top and orange shawl places her hand on the bald head of a man in a red long-sleeved shirt and a beaded necklace, who bends forward with his hands clasped. Behind them several people in white and cream clothing stand watching, a woman in a white dress among them, and a video camera on a tripod sits at the right edge. The scene appears to be a blessing or greeting exchange.2006-09-03Indoor photograph in warm amber light of a seated man with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe and draped orange shawl, smiling and extending his right hand toward a bald older man in a cream-white long-sleeved shirt who bows forward with his head lowered, hands raised near the seated man's palm. Behind them a woman in a cream sari with a necklace stands with hands folded in greeting, and another person in white stands in the background near glass doors and a potted plant. The seated man shows distinctive orange robes and long hair, but the page does not establish his identity, so the appearance-based label is a person only as a cautious candidate.2006-09-03A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall with red drapery behind. A bare-chested figure with long dark hair in a bun wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders, a multi-strand pearl-style necklace and gold hoop earrings, and places both hands on the forehead and head of a bald, fair-skinned man in an orange top. The recipient sits and looks down, eyes closed. Behind them, orange-clad attendants stand, and a man in white kurta with an orange shawl sits at left, while another man in a light pink shirt stands at the far left edge.2012-07-20A photograph of an indoor blessing moment. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange shawl with a gold-toned necklace presses both hands to the forehead of a shaved-headed man dressed in white kurta clothing, who holds his hands to his own brow. Behind them, two men in white stand watching, and a potted plant sits on the floor at lower centre.2013-03-20Indoor satsang scene. A long-haired figure wearing an orange-brown draped robe and a red and white beaded mala with gold ornaments sits on a dark maroon cushioned seat, extending a hand to press the forehead of a smiling man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard who has his palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing and a woman in a white sari listen. A wall-mounted air conditioning unit and standing fan are visible at left.2013-05-28A seated figure in orange and gold-trimmed robes, with long dark hair and a strand of rudraksha beads with gold accents, places a palm on the forehead of a young man in a maroon kurta with a visitor badge. The young man holds his hands out in a gesture of receiving. Behind them, a man with a white shirt, grey hair and moustache presses his palms together in prayer, and a woman in an orange sari with a gold border stands in the background. The setting is a white-walled hall with a red carpet and a maroon cushion in the foreground.2013-07-03July 06 20132013-07-06December 02 20112011-12-02A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe placing a hand on the head of a man with short dark hair and a moustache, who bows with eyes closed and wears a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a smiling woman in a white top presses her palms together in anjali, and other people stand in an orange-walled hall. The scene reads as a blessing or darshan. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure wears orange saffron robes and long swept-back hair, a presentation consistent with the page's reference to him.2010-08-11A photograph of a darshan blessing at an indoor hall with a metal roof and bright lights. A man with long dark hair in an orange sleeveless top and orange robe places his hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt, while holding his neck. Behind them, another person in orange stands near a small oil lamp on a tray. A woman in white with a gold-bordered sari stands at the left edge, and a crowd of onlookers in white fills the background. a person is the central figure in orange, conferring the blessing.2010-02-14A photograph of an indoor session where a man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with an orange shawl sits facing a young man in a brown button-up shirt, placing both hands on the younger man's head in a blessing gesture. Behind them a woman in a white top with a yellow shawl and a woman in a light blue patterned salwar watch, one with hands folded in namaste. A red cushion and a red-draped seat are at lower left, and an orange-robed figure stands at right edge.2009-12-12December 20 20132013-12-20