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November 10 2013

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A photograph of a seated man in an orange and gold shawl with Sanskrit mantra print, bare-shouldered in a brown-gold garment, reaching to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. Behind them is a deity murti or statue draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands and a blue skirt, with a gold crown. The setting is an indoor satsang room with red cushions and a mirror on the right.2013-11-10A photo of a priest in a rust-red and gold-bordered shawl with ritual script print pressing his palm to the forehead of a man in a white kurta during a blessing. The priest sits in front of a golden deity murti and a garland of yellow, red and white flowers, with a blue silk cloth beside them. A woman in a red-brown sari with a rudraksha mala watches at the right edge. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan, with the priest's bare upper arm visible.2013-11-10December 28 20142014-12-28November 10 20132013-11-10A photograph of a smiling man in a bare-chested red-orange robe, with long swept-back hair, a gold ceremonial necklace of large beads and a small red tilak on his forehead, extending his arm to touch the head of a younger man kneeling before him. The younger man wears a white t-shirt and an orange-red shawl printed with repeated text, and holds a rudraksha mala on his wrist. Behind them stands a silver trident and a golden deity murti, with a potted plant and draped curtains in the background.2014-08-01A photograph of a seated man in a gold-bordered brown-and-orange garment and red shawl, his bare right arm extended, pressing his palm to the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a red shawl. The shawl bears printed Sanskrit-like mantra text. Behind them is a golden lion-faced ceremonial element and a garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The recipient stands with palms joined, eyes closed, receiving the blessing. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a probable Swamiji (long swept-back dark hair, saffron-orange and gold ornate clothing, red shawl), giving the blessing as a guru. A second person is partially visible at the right edge.2013-11-10November 10 20132013-11-10August 01 20142014-08-01A seated man in an orange-red shawl with dark swept-back hair reaches forward with both hands to touch the forehead of a shorter man in a white shirt and red shawl who leans in with eyes closed and palms raised. Behind them a golden deity murti or ornate figure is decorated with yellow, orange and purple garlands. On the right a woman in a red sari and rudraksha mala watches. The setting appears to be a satsang or blessing moment. The man in orange has a shawl with printed text and a visible golden armlet. Swamiji (probable) is shown in a seated blessing with long swept-back hair, an orange shawl and gold ornamentation.2013-11-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace, his hair swept back into a bun and yellow paste marking his forehead, places his right hand on the forehead of a younger man in a white long-sleeved shirt who sits leaning forward with eyes closed. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate gold carved throne back, with red and cream drapery behind. Visible and is omitted from the text list2014-01-14May 03 20142014-05-03A photograph of a seated priest in a red and gold saffron-toned robe and red shawl, bare-shouldered on one side, pressing his palm to the forehead of a man in a white collared shirt. The priest's arm is extended across, and a gold vessel sits beside them. Behind them stands a deity murti decorated with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands, with a blue cloth and a gold-framed backdrop. A woman in a red sari and rudraksha mala watches at the right edge. The priest wears a ceremonial sacred-thread style cloth with printed text, and the scene suggests a blessing or abhishekam-style touch on the forehead.2013-11-10