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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with gold trim and a long beaded necklace, his long dark hair swept back, placing his right hand on the head of a young boy with light brown hair who stands before him in a white shirt and an orange-printed cloth. The man has a serene expression with eyes closed, resting on a carved wooden chair. Beside them stands a woman in red with a white forehead mark. Behind, several seated devotees in white clothing and red shawls, some with rudraksha malas, watch the blessing; a small wooden tray with sweets or offerings and a glass bottle sit nearby. a person is seated, giving a blessing to a child in a satsang setting.

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July 05 20152015-07-05A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange cloth wrap with a long red and yellow flower garland around his neck and dark hair swept back. He rests one hand on the head of a young boy in a white polo shirt with red trim and a rudraksha mala, who bows forward. Behind them a woman in a green and gold sari with beaded necklaces watches, and a girl in purple sits at the right. Trays of sweets and packets sit in front, and a red curtain and white walls form the room. Appearance-based label: a person, giving blessing to a child.2013-05-28July 05 20152015-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 05 20152015-07-05 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair tied up in a bun, wearing a maroon-red draped cloth and a long ornate gold-beaded necklace, stands at left and extends his right hand to rest on the head of a kneeling young boy in white clothes. A man in white robes wearing a brown rudraksha mala watches beside them. Behind, several women and girls in red, orange and pink saris and robes stand in a blurred hall. The long-haired man with a gold necklace and a gold ornament in his hair matches the presentation of a person, but appearance cues are only partially clear, so identity is uncertain and he is described by role as the man giving blessing.2013-12-20A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, reaching out to touch the head of a curly-haired child in white with a red shawl. A woman in orange with a bun kneels in front. Behind them, a seated crowd in white and red-bordered shawls watches, some with arms raised. Brown leather chairs and a draped table are in the room. a person: the seated figure in saffron robes, flower garland and rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklaces matches the page's description of this event, so this is a probable in-person identification based on those visible cues.2015-07-11A seated long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl with a long orange-red rudraksha mala places a hand on the head of a kneeling young boy in a white shirt and dark lanyard. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a ceremonial gold-toned necklace and white forehead markings smiles and gestures, and other people in white clothes stand in the background. A small orange-and-green woven basket of offerings is visible at left. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment during a satsang setting. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2013-05-14A photograph of a man with long swept-back dark hair and a red-orange shawl draped over bare shoulders, wearing a brown-beaded rudraksha mala and a gold-ornamented necklace, smiling broadly as he places his right palm on the forehead of a young boy in an orange robe with a dark ponytail. The man sits beside an ornate gold-carved throne. Other people in orange and white clothing stand in the background at a dim, outdoor-lit gathering. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklace, shawl over bare shoulders, and seated on an ornate throne, performing a blessing.2013-12-11A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red draped robe with a gold-toned beaded necklace and a gold hair ornament, his hair tied back in a bun, placing his right palm on the crown of a young boy's head. The boy in a light blue and white striped shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes lowered. Behind them, a woman in a red-brown sari and a white-clad attendant hold rudraksha malas, and several children in orange and red clothing stand in the background. The scene resembles a blessing or padapuja-style darshan.2013-12-20December 20 20132013-12-20A seated man in a maroon-red robe with a gold ceremonial necklace and a gold hair ornament reaches out to bless a curly-haired child in a white shirt, who raises both hands overhead. Behind them a woman in white wears a rudraksha mala and holds a small offering. Devotees in red and white robes stand in the background of a bright hall with white floors and warm lamps.2013-12-20A man seated in a hall with eyes closed and a gentle smile places his right hand on the crown of a young boy's head, a blessing gesture. The man wears a rust-orange garment with gold-edged border, a long rudraksha mala, and a red bindi on his forehead; his hair is tied back in a bun. The boy in white shirt kneels with hands folded over an orange shawl printed with script. A woman in dark clothing is partly visible behind, with a warm lamp glow and speakers in the background. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) with long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala performing a blessing on a child.2013-12-16