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August 09 2015

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A seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robes, wearing a red and orange flower garland with purple flowers, smiles as they press a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and dark sunglasses who lifts a red fruit in both hands. Behind them, women in red and white saris with beaded necklaces stand near a standing man in peach kurta holding a garland, in front of a gold-toned carved backdrop. a person (red turban, flower garland, saffron robe) gives blessing to a devotee in a white setting.2015-08-09July 21 20152015-07-21A seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange wrap, with a pink flower garland and gold armlets, places a hand on the forehead of an older man in orange kurta and glasses who bends forward with palms joined around a small red object. Behind them a woman in a white sari and another in a patterned blouse stand near a brass lamp and a gold ornate stand. A young person with white tilak marks on the forehead appears in the background. Indoor ritual blessing setting. The turbaned figure shows a turban, saffron clothing, garland and bangles; with the page noting Swamiji's presence, this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) giving a forehead blessing to a devotee.2015-08-02July 02 20152015-07-02A photograph of a bare-chested man in a rust-orange turban and orange shawl, wearing a multi-coloured garland of orange and purple flowers and rudraksha bracelets, placing his hand on the crown of a man in a white shirt who bows his head and has glasses. Behind them are fruits, green foliage and a small carved figure group. The man in orange shows distinctive long-hair-free shaved-style presentation with ceremonial garland and bracelets, consistent with a person giving blessing to a devotee, a common darshan gesture. Two physical people are visible.2015-02-27A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red and gold robe, with a long beaded rudraksha-style mala around the neck, placing a hand on the forehead of a standing man. The man wears a white kurta with an orange-and-red patterned shawl draped over one shoulder and an orange cord at the neck. The seated figure sits before a gold-carved throne against a deep red curtain, with a photographer visible at the right edge. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2015-10-25A seated figure in a maroon turban and maroon robe, with a gold armband, red-beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt, blessing him. Behind them a woman in orange with glasses and a beaded necklace stands with hands together, and another woman in maroon and dark beads stands at the right beside an air conditioning unit. A golden throne with a red cushion and gold carvings is at left, with orange offerings visible near the kneeling man's hands. a person: the seated figure wears a maroon turban, layered beaded malas and a gold armband on a red-cushioned golden throne, which fits the page's account of a person giving blessing. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving darshan.2015-06-18October 25 20152015-10-25June 12 20162016-06-12A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red and gold saffron robes and a double-strand beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace, smiling as he raises his right hand to press a mark on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red shawl. The man, with short dark hair, bows his head forward with his palms open. Behind them, seated devotees in white clothes and red shawls sit on the floor of a hall with warm ceiling lights and framed display panels on the wall. A woman in a dark top smiles in the background. The turbaned figure, in appearance, is a probable Swamiji in his distinctive saffron robes, turban and rudraksha mala, performing a blessing; the bowing man is a devotee receiving it.2015-07-03A photograph of a satsang in a hall with framed panels on the wall behind. A man in a saffron-orange turban and bare torso, wearing a gold-toned ornate necklace of beads and a saffron-and-yellow shawl, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt with a red-orange scarf printed with text. The seated man has his eyes lowered and his head bowed. Other seated devotees and onlookers in white and light clothing fill the background. The orange-clad man is an appearance-based candidate for a person, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity from appearance alone; he is described by his role as the one giving blessing. Behind them, a lit banner and framed displays are visible.2015-07-03A photograph of a seated figure in a deep maroon turban and saffron-orange shawl, wearing layered white and red-beaded garlands, gold bangles and a gold-handled staff, reaching out to bless the forehead of an older man in a white kurta who leans forward with palms raised. Behind them are ornate gold and pink floral decorations and other seated devotees, including a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a man in a maroon turban. The scene suggests a blessing exchange in a ritual hall.2015-10-14