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A seated man in saffron robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti with folded hands. A woman in white sari with a red-and-white border kneels in front, and another woman in orange sari with rudraksha beads watches. A standing man in orange robes and beaded necklace is in the background at left. Behind the seated figure are a maroon velvet throne, a floral garland of yellow and red flowers, a brass vessel and a gold-embellished backdrop. a person is the seated man in saffron robes, shown giving blessing to a devotee, consistent with a darshan or blessing ritual.

A photograph of a seated ritual blessing indoors. A man in an orange saffron garment with a long hair and a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace places his right hand on the head of a shaved-head... Swamiji (probable) in an orange robe with long swept-back hair and a beaded rudraksha mala, leaning forward to bless a seated man in white dhoti and shawl who bows with his forehead near a white cloth held by the blesser. Nearby a woman in a white sari with red border sits with hands folded in namaskar, a standing priest in orange clothing and mala watches, and a cameraman with a tripod films at left. A red box and gold-coloured ornament sit on a low table at right, and the floor is covered with a woven mat.

A bald, light-skinned man in a white kurta stands with bowed head while a long-haired person in a red-orange sash and dense beaded garlands places a hand on his scalp and holds a sheet of paper. The person wears rudraksha-style beads, bangles and a red bindi, with a pale-yellow garment beneath the sash. Beside them a man in a white shirt with a black beaded necklace stands with hands folded. A man in saffron clothing and another in white stand nearby, and a tray of small items sits at lower right. Behind them hang framed portraits on a cream wall, and a projector screen and red curtain fill the background.

2012-04-05 +2 copies

A seated figure in orange and gold-trimmed robes, with long dark hair and a strand of rudraksha beads with gold accents, places a palm on the forehead of a young man in a maroon kurta with a visitor badge. The young man holds his hands out in a gesture of receiving. Behind them, a man with a white shirt, grey hair and moustache presses his palms together in prayer, and a woman in an orange sari with a gold border stands in the background. The setting is a white-walled hall with a red carpet and a maroon cushion in the foreground.

September 28 2013

Indoor satsang scene. A long-haired figure wearing an orange-brown draped robe and a red and white beaded mala with gold ornaments sits on a dark maroon cushioned seat, extending a hand to press the forehead of a smiling man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard who has his palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing and a woman in a white sari listen. A wall-mounted air conditioning unit and standing fan are visible at left.

May 28 2013

A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange robe with a long red and white flower garland and a gold-coloured necklace, placing a hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with an orange shawl, who has his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, several women in orange and saffron saris and white garments with orange sashes watch, some smiling, and a tray of sweets sits in the lower left. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and is a person by appearance cues: long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha-style garland and gold necklace, performing a blessing for a devotee.

A photograph of a darshan blessing in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back hair, white forehead vibhuti, an orange-gold garment and multiple rudraksha malas sits on the left, one hand outstretched in a blessing, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt who has his hands raised. Beside them a woman in an orange-red sari and rudraksha mala sits watching. Standing behind are men in white shirts and a woman in a teal and orange sari with an orange shawl, watching. A golden ceremonial vessel sits in the lower left, red flowers hang at the top left, and a red and purple cloth backdrop is behind. Swamiji (probable) is present, appearing as the blessing giver with long swept-back hair, vibhuti and rudraksha malas.

A photograph of a satsang blessing. A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair and a beard, wearing an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulder, smiles while placing his palm on the head of a kneeling woman in an orange top with folded hands and a beaded necklace. Behind him a woman in an orange-red sari with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi stands near, and several men in white dhoti and kurta with orange-red shawls and rudraksha malas look on. A man on the left holds a camera. The man with dreadlocks matches the a person appearance cues of long swept hair, saffron cloth and rudraksha mala, performing a blessing as the presiding figure.

May 10 2014

A seated person in orange robes with long dark hair and a red bead mala with gold beads leans forward and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and orange shawl, while the man raises his palm in a blessing gesture. Behind them, people in orange and white attire stand in a room with cream walls, and a bright orange cloth lies on the cushioned seat. The seated figure wears gold bangles and a wristwatch, and the scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment during a gathering.

2013-05-28 +1 copies