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April 01 2013

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A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala with ornate gold beads sits on a red velvet chair, holding a sheet of paper and reading, with a white tilak mark on his forehead and long dark hair swept back. A man in a white shirt stands before him, palm pressed to his own forehead in a blessing gesture while the seated figure's hand is raised toward him. The setting is an indoor hall with cream walls and a dark red curtain, and a gold-trimmed red velvet armrest is visible. Swamiji (probable) is seated, with long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace cues, presiding over a blessing exchange.2013-03-13March 13 20132013-03-13A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a bare shoulder, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and a long garland, with a white tilak on the forehead and hair tied in a knot. He places his right palm on the forehead of a man kneeling before him with folded hands, and holds a small folded paper in his left hand. The kneeling man wears a white short-sleeved shirt and a wristwatch. Behind them stand a carved wooden staff topped with a golden serpent hood, a golden ornament, a red draped backdrop and red patterned cushions.2014-07-15April 01 20132013-04-01April 01 20132013-04-01A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in orange saffron robes wearing a long ornate gold necklace with large gold beads and a red tilak on his forehead places his palm on the head of a younger man in a white shirt, who stands with his eyes closed and hands raised. The seated figure in orange holds a small white paper in his other hand. Behind them, a garlanded altar displays yellow and orange flower garlands and a golden decorated backdrop.2011-12-17September 28 20142014-09-28A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with gold trim and a long rudraksha mala, placing his palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white sleeveless top with a red lanyard. The kneeling man has both arms raised with palms together above his head. A gold-coloured ceremonial object sits at the lower left and a white paper is held in the seated man's right hand. A white projection screen and dark curtains form the background.2013-12-12A photo of a ritual blessing. A long-haired figure in a rust-red robe with an orange-beaded necklace sits on the left, pressing one palm to the forehead of a man with cropped hair who stands on the right in a white kurta, rudraksha mala, and bracelet, his palms raised and eyes closed. The figure holds a folded white paper in the other hand. Behind them, several people in white clothing stand in a hall with red drapes and a white cabinet. The seated figure's identity is not established by appearance and is described by role only.2013-04-01May 19 20132013-05-19March 13 20132013-03-13A seated man with a bare upper torso, wearing an orange-brown shawl, a gold chain and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala, places his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a white collared shirt with bangles on his wrist. The seated figure has white horizontal forehead markings and a red bindi. Behind them are a red draped cloth, orange-robed attendants, a tray of offerings and orange flowers in a vase. The seated figure is a person by appearance, giving a blessing to a devotee.2012-09-05