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April 24 2018

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A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair in a rust-red robe and brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder, raising his right hand to bless the head of a standing man in white kurta and a red-and-brown rudraksha shawl who presses his palms together in greeting. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest. Behind them, a golden trident stands upright, with garlanded deity murtis, gold necklaces, red and green drapes, and white lilies in the background. A woman with a red-marked forehead is partly visible at the right edge. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by his long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne seating, and the page indicates his presence at this event. The blessing is a darshan exchange with a devotee.2014-12-28A photo of a seated bare-chested man with a tall red-and-black braided crown-like headdress, a saffron-orange wrap, a gold pendant necklace and rudraksha mala, and tripundra markings on his forehead, reaching to touch the forehead of a smiling young man in a white shirt wearing a rudraksha mala and a name badge, while his other hand is raised palm-out. Behind them a woman in a red saree with rudraksha beads stands near a woman in green and gold, and a stone carved throne with leopard-print fabric is visible on the left. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with the distinctive braided crown, saffron wrap and gold necklace, giving blessing to a devotee during an initiation at the event.2018-04-30A photograph of a ritual blessing during a seated session indoors. A man with long dark hair tied back, wearing an orange saffron robe, multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, reaches out to press his palm on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white t-shirt with an orange sash and orange lanyard. The blessed man stands with eyes closed and hands raised in a receiving gesture. Behind them, seated people in white clothes with orange shawls sit on the floor, and a green-lit screen and draped fabric decorate the background. a person: the saffron-robed man with rudraksha malas and gold necklace performs the blessing. The page-level context is not used to assert more than appearance shows.2012-12-16July 15 20142014-07-15A photo of a ceremonial blessing inside a temple setting. A bare-chested man with long dreadlocks, a white forehead marking with a red vertical line, rudraksha-style beaded ornaments and a gold chain, wearing a rust-red shawl, places both hands on the head of a younger man in a white kurta who has long dreadlocks and closed eyes. Behind them, a second attendant in orange and red holds a small card. Garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers hang on pillars, and a golden deity figure stands at right. The scene reads as a puja or initiation blessing. a person cues include the long dreadlocks, rudraksha beads and gold chain on the blessing figure, with a shawl instead of a saffron robe.2018-04-25 +1 copiesMay 02 20142014-05-02October 15 20152015-10-15April 26 20182018-04-26 +1 copiesMay 02 20142014-05-02May 02 20142014-05-02A photograph of a seated man in a maroon and gold turban with a red bindi, wearing a long red and yellow flower garland, gold ceremonial necklaces, a gold-trimmed beige shawl and maroon garment, and gold bangles. He smiles with eyes lowered. A younger man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala is standing at right, raising his palm toward him. Behind them is a large printed portrait, and a white air conditioner is on the wall. The seated man has distinctive ceremonial adornments and turban, and appearance cues are consistent with a person presence, seated in a ritual setting with garlands and offerings.2013-11-02October 15 20152015-10-15