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July 10 20132013-07-10July 10 20132013-07-10A seated man in a rust-red robe with a gold-beaded necklace and a red-and-gold headband extends his right hand toward a young curly-haired child in a white shirt, who raises a palm to meet it in a high-five gesture. Behind them an older woman in white with a dark beaded mala and a small brass vessel watches, and other devotees in white and red robes sit in a bright hall with warm lamps. The man appears to be the Swamiji (probable) based on his long swept-back hair, gold ornaments and saffron-toned robe, and is shown in person.2013-12-20A seated man with long dark hair, a saffron-orange shawl over his shoulders, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and bead bracelets on his upper arm and wrist extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a young girl kneeling before him. The girl wears a white t-shirt and a red-orange shawl, with a small orange flower in her hair, and her hands are raised in a gesture of reception. Behind them a man in white ritual cloth and beads sits low, and women in orange and white saris stand in the background near garlanded red-and-yellow floral decorations and electric fans in a bright hall.2013-07-10Photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange garment with long dark hair, rudraksha mala and silver-beaded ornaments on his arms and chest, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a young boy with glasses who kneels in front of him, wearing a white shirt and red cloth with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha beads stands with his hand raised, a woman in orange and yellow sari with rudraksha mala smiles at right, and red and yellow floral garlands hang in the background. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment.2013-07-10A seated man with long dark hair pulled back, wearing a rust-orange draped garment, red-and-white cloth beneath him, and beaded rudraksha-style malas on his wrist and neck, extends his hand to touch the forehead of a curly-haired young child in a white kurta. Behind them a second man in white with a white forehead mark and beaded necklace looks on, and a yellow sheet and flower lie on the floor. Adults and a dark-haired woman are at the edge of the frame in a bright hall with red drapes. The seated man is consistent with the a person appearance cues of long hair and saffron-toned clothing with rudraksha malas, though the image is not conclusive; he is blessing the child in what appears to be a darshan-style moment.2013-07-16May 14 20132013-05-14A seated man in orange and gold ceremonial dress, with a long gold-and-bead necklace and hair tied back, places his right hand on the head of a young child in white clothes and an orange-red printed shawl. The child's hands are pressed together in greeting. Behind them, several people in white and orange-red shawls sit or stand on a red mat and white cloth, with a woman in orange-red smiling nearby. The scene suggests a blessing during a satsang. a person: the seated man wears the saffron and gold robes and ornate necklace of a person-type figure, while the child receives a blessing.2015-07-19Indoor photo of a ceremonial blessing. A man in an orange-and-gold saffron robe with a gold-and-beaded rudraksha-style necklace stands on the left, his right hand raised and placed on the head of a young boy in a white t-shirt and orange-red scarf. A woman in a white top with a rudraksha mala and orange scarf stands behind, smiling, with other children in white and orange scarves behind them. A red cloth covers the table in front, and a small fan and red curtain are visible in the background.2015-07-19A 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 photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange clothing with a rudraksha mala and a shawl leans forward and presses a hand to the head of a curly-haired child in white. Beside them stands a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim, a white forehead band, and beaded necklaces, watching the blessing. A boy in glasses and a red-orange shawl stands behind, with another person in red on the right. Behind the figures is a decorated red, yellow and gold canopy with garlands.2013-07-13July 10 20132013-07-10