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Photograph of a seated man in saffron-and-gold robes with long dark hair tied back, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, and multiple beaded mala necklaces, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing young man in a white shirt with a dark mala around his neck. The seated man smiles warmly as he blesses him. Two gold-and-red lion-headed ornamental figures sit in the foreground on a red-cushioned seat, with a camera on a tripod behind. The indoor setting has warm lighting and wood-panelled walls. The seated figure's appearance, with long hair, saffron robes and ornate mala necklaces, is consistent with the probable Swamiji, given the page's attribution of this event to him.

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A seated figure with long dark hair tied back, a white vibhuti mark and red kumkum on the forehead, wearing a saffron-red robe with gold border and layered bead necklaces, extends his arm to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. Two golden lion-headed seats or ornaments sit beside him, and a woman in red-brown clothing watches in the background, with a camera on a tripod nearby. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment in an indoor hall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-bead necklaces and saffron-red clothing.2014-03-06July 23 20142014-07-23A photograph of a shaved-headed man in an orange-red dhoti-style wrap with bare shoulders, wearing layered gold chains and a rudraksha mala, and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, placing his palm on the forehead of a man in a white collared shirt with a dark mala around his neck. Both have palms raised and the recipient's hands are pressed together. Behind them is a gold-coloured ornate object and a beige wall, and a partially visible person appears at the right edge. The seated figure with the bare-shouldered orange wrap and gold ornaments is a person presence; the act is a blessing or initiation touch.2013-12-03July 14 20142014-07-14July 14 20142014-07-14August 02 20142014-08-02A photograph of a shaved-headed man with a white vibhuti line and bare upper torso, wearing a saffron shawl, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red shawl who holds his palms together in front. Gold ceremonial ornaments and a silver staff stand nearby, with a red and gold throne and a framed picture behind; a woman in white is visible at right. Three to five people are visible; the giver of blessing is shown with a white vibhuti line rather than the long swept-back hair or crown cues, so the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2014-05-13December 03 20132013-12-03May 05 20142014-05-05May 13 20142014-05-13A seated man in a rust-orange and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold bead necklace and a white tilak on his forehead reaches out with one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta, who has his eyes closed and palms raised. The orange-clad figure holds a small white card or paper in his other hand. Behind them stands a large gold deity murti and red cushions.2014-01-04A seated man in a rust-red dhoti with gold border, long hair tied back, gold bead necklace and a white vertical mark on his forehead, smiles as he extends his arm to press his palm onto the forehead of a young man in a white collared shirt with a visible wristwatch and an event badge. A red cushioned seat and red drapes sit behind them, with a projection screen and a gold vessel at the lower left. Another person in white is partly visible behind the young man. Two people are visible.2014-01-02