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January 11 2014

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron and gold ochre robes with long dark hair tied back, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style beaded necklace with gold ornaments, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee. The devotee, a man with a moustache wearing a white kurta and an orange-red shawl with printed text, bows with palms pressed together. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned chair in a warm, wood-panelled interior. a person: the seated man's long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha-style beads match the presentation cues.2014-01-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala necklace and yellow tilak on his forehead raises his hand to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl. A red cushion and draped orange cloth sit beside the seated figure, with a patterned hanging behind. The seated man has long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial beads, consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the identification is uncertain from appearance alone. Another person's face is partly visible at the lower right edge.2014-01-14A seated man in a rust-orange and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold bead necklace and a white tilak on his forehead reaches out with one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta, who has his eyes closed and palms raised. The orange-clad figure holds a small white card or paper in his other hand. Behind them stands a large gold deity murti and red cushions.2014-01-04A seated man in an orange-red robe with a gold border and a rudraksha mala necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a bald man in a white kurta, who stands with palms pressed together and eyes closed. The seated man wears a white tilak mark on his forehead and has long swept-back dark hair. Behind them a gold deity murti is visible, and a projector screen shows a golden image. The setting is an indoor satsang-style gathering with red curtains and a wall sconce. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala necklaces, while the standing devotee receives his blessing.2014-01-03A seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned dhoti and wrap, with a long swept-back hairstyle, white forehead markings, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta and a wristwatch. The kneeling devotee has his palms together near his chest. A silver staff rests beside the seated figure, with a gold-draped chair and dark speakers in the background. a person is the seated figure, giving blessing to a devotee.2013-12-03Indoor photograph of a seated man in long dark hair and a gold-and-rudraksha necklace, wearing an orange-and-gold saffron wrap, placing his right palm on the forehead of a devotee. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned seat beside a gold-carved armrest, and appears to be the Swamiji (probable) by his long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing, giving blessing. The devotee, wearing a white kurta and an orange-red shawl printed with script, has his palms raised in greeting and a moustache, and is receiving the blessing. Background shows a patterned gold-brocade wall hanging and a warm wooden panel.2014-01-11A seated bare-chested man in saffron-orange and gold silk dhoti with a gold-and-bead ceremonial necklace and dark hair tied up at the back raises his palm toward a standing man in a white kurta with an orange-and-red printed shawl. The standing man's palm is raised toward the seated man in return, forming a mirrored blessing gesture. A red-cushioned chair with a golden carved backrest is at left, with a cream and brown patterned wall behind. The seated figure has distinctive adornments and clothing cues consistent with the page's a person reference, so this is a person in person, with the standing devotee in white and orange shawl.2014-01-11October 16 20122012-10-16July 01 20132013-07-01March 13 20142014-03-13A seated man in a red-orange garment and a multi-strand rudraksha mala with gold-toned beads smiles as he reaches out and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The seated man sits on a gold lion-headed throne draped with a red cloth, with a silver staff nearby and red curtains behind. The kneeling man holds his hand up to the seated man's arm, receiving the blessing. The setting appears to be a formal satsang or initiation.2014-07-24January 11 20142014-01-11