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A seated man with long dark hair, bare-shouldered and wearing an orange-brown cloth, has a pink and white flower garland and a green leaf garland. He applies a white paste mark to the forehead of a bald, grey-haired man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who holds his right palm up in greeting. Golden lion-head armrests frame the scene, with a silver staff in the background. Other people in white and orange stand behind them in a bright hall. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, a bare-shouldered orange cloth, and ceremonial flower garlands, so he is a candidate a person in person.

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May 11 20142014-05-11May 13 20142014-05-13A 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.2014-05-13A seated man with long dark hair, a pink and white flower garland, a green leaf garland, bare shoulders and a saffron wrap touches the forehead of a bald, grey-haired man in white kurta and orange shawl. Both extend their hands in a blessing or initiation gesture. Behind them stand a golden lion-headed throne armrest, a silver ceremonial staff, and red cushioned seats. Other people in white and orange attire stand in the background.2014-05-11May 11 20142014-05-11May 13 20142014-05-13A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl and a pearl-and-rudraksha style necklace placing his right palm on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red shawl. The blessing figure has long hair pulled back in a bun and a warm smile. The recipient, with his hands pressed together in namaste, receives the blessing. Behind them, several people in white and red clothing stand in a hall with a gold-colored kalasha or brass vessel in the lower left, potted plants and a framed portrait with gold border on the right. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment at a satsang.2014-03-21A seated man with swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment, a pink flower garland and a peacock-feather accessory, extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a man in white kurta with an orange-red shawl who kneels before him with palms raised. A silver trident stands upright behind them and a gold ornamental figure is at the lower left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a saffron garment, a flower garland and a peacock-feather accessory, and is performing a blessing on the kneeling devotee. Behind them is a framed picture on a white wall and a blurred figure in the background.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 11 20142014-05-11A seated figure in a rust-orange cloth with a long green-and-pink flower garland and a silver staff with a trident-like top presses his palm on the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt and orange shawl with a red-orange scarf. The seated figure has a white forehead mark and a pink-flower garland over his shoulders and holds a small white cloth, with a golden ceremonial object in the foreground. Two women in orange and white saris stand in the background, and a red banner with a temple image sits at the left edge.2014-05-11May 13 20142014-05-13