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A seated figure in a rust-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on a deep red velvet chair, extending one hand toward the forehead of a young boy in a white shirt with an orange lanyard, who raises both palms in response. Long, swept-back dark hair and orange-and-rudraksha attire suggest a person, with the seated figure's role as the one giving blessing. Behind them, men in white kurtas with orange lanyards stand and sit among a room of cooling units and curtains; a seated man in white with a red tilak and a man in white on the right look on. A tray of wrapped sweets or offerings sits at the lower left.

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May 13 20132013-05-13A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a gold border and a long brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a boy in a white t-shirt with a red shawl. The boy stands with his left palm raised toward the seated man. On the right, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a dark rudraksha mala sits watching. Behind them are a white air cooler and a pedestal fan, a maroon draped backdrop, and a red-and-white tray of offerings at lower left. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate by his long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron robe, performing a blessing touch.2013-05-24May 24 20132013-05-24A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears a rust-brown shawl over his body and places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white t-shirt. The boy's hands are raised to his own face. Behind them, a shaved-headed attendant in white dhoti with white vibhuti marks sits near a low table with a tray of offerings. Standing devotees in white and cream clothing with orange lanyards watch from the background, and a tray of fruit and sweets sits in the foreground. This appearance-based label marks the seated man as a probable Swamiji candidate, identified by long hair, a rudraksha mala and a shawl, in a satsang or darshan blessing setting.2013-05-15A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange wrap and a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder, places his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl. The young man's eyes are closed and his hands are raised in front of him. A small orange cloth lies on the red velvet seat beside the seated man. Behind them, several people sit and stand in white and saffron-orange clothing, some wearing lanyards and ID badges, in a room with a floor fan and an air conditioning unit on the wall. a person cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and orange ceremonial wrap, shown in the act of blessing a devotee.2013-05-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and long swept-back dark hair extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing devotee in a white kurta with an orange-trimmed shawl. The devotee has his palms pressed together at his forehead in a gesture of reception. Behind them, a red velvet curtain hangs, a gold-coloured ornament rests near the seated figure, and a red box with small offerings sits at lower left. Another devotee in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala sits at right beside a white air cooler. The figure is shown bare-shouldered, with distinctive hair and rudraksha adornments, consistent with the a person cues.2013-05-17A seated long-haired figure in an orange-brown robe with an orange rudraksha-style bead necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white t-shirt with an orange lanyard and name badge. The seated figure wears a shawl over the shoulder and sits on a maroon cushioned seat with an orange towel beside him. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and white forehead markings smiles, and a standing participant in a white shirt is partly visible at the right edge. Air conditioner units and a fan are in the background. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange shawl and beaded orange necklace, placing hand on a boy's forehead during an initiation-style blessing in a satsang setting.2013-05-14A photograph of a long-haired figure in a rust-orange shawl and orange-saffron rudraksha mala seated on a dark red cushioned seat, reaching forward to touch the forehead of a young boy in a white t-shirt with an orange lanyard and a name badge. The boy stands with his palm raised toward the figure's hand. Behind them a man in white ritual clothing with a white forehead mark sits on the floor, and other people stand at the edge of the room near air conditioning units and a fan.2013-05-14May 13 20132013-05-13A photograph of a long-haired person in an orange-brown wrap and a rudraksha mala seated on a maroon cushioned seat, reaching forward to place a hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white top with a red shawl, who has his palms pressed together. Behind them a white ceiling fan, a cream wall and a window; several people in white with red shawls stand at the right edge.2013-05-19May 13 20132013-05-13A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an indoor hall with cream walls, wall-mounted air coolers and a maroon curtain. A long-haired figure in rust-brown robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold-toned pendant sits on a dark red cushioned seat, reaching forward to place a hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard, who has his hands raised in a receiving gesture. Behind them, standing devotees in white clothes and orange sashes watch. A tray in the foreground holds fruit, sweets and small offerings.2013-05-15