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July 06 2014

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A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a bare shoulder, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a golden shawl, with hair tied in a knot and a red band in it. He extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a name badge, who raises both hands in reverence. Behind them, a golden staff or ceremonial pole stands beside the seat, and several people in white and saffron clothing and a woman in a purple sari sit or stand in a hall with red carpet and a red curtain. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a knotted long hairstyle, consistent with his role as the one giving blessing. The seated man is conferring a blessing on the devotee.2014-07-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, long dark hair gathered at the back and a large rudraksha mala draped over his chest, reaches out to press his palm against the forehead of a man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. A golden deity murti and a peacock-feather fan stand behind them, and a silver ceremonial lamp is visible above. a person is shown giving blessing to a devotee in what appears to be a ritual setting.2014-09-13A photograph of a seated man with short dark hair and a red headband with gold patterning, bare-chested with a red wrap and a beaded necklace, smiling as he places his hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and gold wristwatch who bows forward. A gold figure in the left foreground, a silver ceremonial staff and a peacock-feather fan are behind them, with a red-and-gold cloth backdrop. Several other people are partly visible at the right edge.2014-05-05Photograph of a bare-shouldered man in an orange-red cloth with a rudraksha mala around his neck, his hair in a topknot, extending his right arm to touch the raised palm of a man in a white shirt with his hands lifted overhead. A golden staff with a silver finial rests beside him. Behind them, women in white saris stand in a hall with maroon draping and a golden ornament at the lower left.2014-07-06September 03 20142014-09-03July 06 20142014-07-06A seated figure in a rust-red and gold drape, with long dark hair tied back and a white sacred mark on the forehead with a red bindi, leans forward and places his raised palm on the forehead of a man in a white kurta who stands with his hands joined in front of him. The man wears a rudraksha mala and a wristband of beads. Behind them are beige wall panels, a dark speaker and a white screen. The seated figure matches the appearance of a candidate for Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-red clothing and rudraksha mala cues, so the label is probable. Two other people are not visible.2013-12-13July 06 20142014-07-06July 23 20142014-07-23A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple hall. A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and a red shawl with rudraksha beads and a white forehead mark places his hand on the head of a standing devotee in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The devotee raises his hand and holds a thin stick. Behind them is a gold and silver ritual object and a bright red and gold cloth, with a peacock-feather fan at the left edge.2014-09-13A photograph of a seated man in an orange and gold shawl, with a long swept-back hairstyle, white vertical forehead markings, layered beaded necklaces and a gold bracelet, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta with rudraksha mala, glasses and raised left hand. In the background a woman in white stands watching beside a large golden object, a projection screen and red drapes. The white-clad man wears an event badge.2014-01-03December 11 20132013-12-11