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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala raises his arm toward a standing young man in a white t-shirt with an orange shawl over one shoulder; both are palms raised, touching hands in an energy darshan exchange. Behind them stand a silver trishul and a gold ornament, with a deep red curtain and a peacock-feather fan at left. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a red bindi and an ornate gold backdrop, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference (probable) through his saffron robes, rudraksha mala and long hair. The standing man wears a white t-shirt and an orange shawl printed with text.

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September 06 20142014-09-06A seated bare-chested man in a saffron-red dhoti and shawl, wearing long rudraksha mala necklaces with gold beads and a white vertical tilak with red dot on his forehead, has both palms raised as a man in a white kurta, red-bordered shawl and wire-rimmed glasses presses his hands and fingers against his forehead in a blessing gesture. A silver trident stands beside them, with a peacock-feather fan and gold lion-form figures in the foreground. A woman in white with a tilak is partly visible at the right edge, indicating a ritual setting with blessing gestures. Three people are visible in the scene.2014-08-28A seated figure in a red-orange robe with rudraksha beads and a white-and-red forehead marking sits on a golden throne with ornate carved gold backrest, eyes closed, while a man in a white t-shirt with a red-orange shawl printed with text stands before him, raising his arms toward a silver trident mounted behind. The standing man's hand reaches toward the seated figure's head in a blessing gesture. A bare-shouldered seated figure with long swept hair and rudraksha malas fits the a person description given a throne setting and ceremonial dress. A gold-and-red throne cushion and a silver trident complete the temple-like setting; a partially visible person sits at the lower right.2014-09-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, long dark hair gathered at the back and a large rudraksha mala draped over his chest, reaches out to press his palm against the forehead of a man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. A golden deity murti and a peacock-feather fan stand behind them, and a silver ceremonial lamp is visible above. a person is shown giving blessing to a devotee in what appears to be a ritual setting.2014-09-13A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple hall. A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and a red shawl with rudraksha beads and a white forehead mark places his hand on the head of a standing devotee in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The devotee raises his hand and holds a thin stick. Behind them is a gold and silver ritual object and a bright red and gold cloth, with a peacock-feather fan at the left edge.2014-09-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare chest, a gold bead necklace and a white forehead mark touches the head of a standing young man in a white t-shirt with an orange shawl printed with script. The seated man is seated on an orange cushioned seat with a gold deity or ornamental piece behind, and a silver staff is visible. Red and white striped wooden screens form the backdrop, and a peacock-feather fan appears at the left edge. The seated figure's identity is not established from appearance alone.2014-08-31A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a draped shawl and a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace, with a white tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair, extends his hand toward the forehead of a short-haired man in a white t-shirt and an orange scarf printed with script. The seated man is seated on an ornate orange cushion beside a gold peetha and a peacock-feather fan, with a silver staff and red-and-white striped panels behind. The standing man raises both hands in a blessing gesture. Appearance-based candidate, a person, seated on the throne in saffron robes with rudraksha beads and long hair; the page does not confirm his presence at this event.2014-08-31August 26 20142014-08-26September 03 20142014-09-03A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a gold beaded necklace and long dark hair tied back places his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white kurta wearing an orange scarf printed with Sanskrit text. The seated figure's left hand rests on a silver staff. Golden lion-head ornaments and a carved golden throne stand in the foreground, with gold and brown curtains behind them. The scene is a blessing given in a traditional ashram setting.2014-07-14A seated man in a red-orange garment with a long gold-and-black bead necklace and a white forehead band sits on a golden throne beside a peacock-feather fan. He faces an older man in a white shirt and red shawl with glasses and a gold wristwatch, whose raised hands reach toward the seated man's head in blessing. A gold ornament with a silver pole stands behind them. A woman with a white forehead mark appears at the right edge. The man in red has long swept-back hair and distinctive gold-and-bead adornments, consistent with the a person appearance cues, though the figure is partly obscured.2014-08-28May 03 20142014-05-03