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July 02 2013

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July 02 20132013-07-02A long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap with a gold cord and rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned seat, one hand raised to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta who stands with palms joined in namaskar. Behind them is a deity murti adorned with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers and gold ornaments. Another man with white forehead markings and a rudraksha mala watches at the right edge.2013-07-02July 07 20132013-07-07A photo from a satsang hall shows a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, seated on a deep red velvet chair, reaching forward to place his palm on the forehead of a young man in white kurta and an orange-and-white shawl. The seated man wears a red bindi and a rudraksha mala with a golden cloth draped over his lap. A red velvet curtain hangs behind, with white air coolers and a window in the background. A smiling older man in white with a rudraksha mala is partly visible at the lower right.2013-05-17A seated man in a rust-brown saffron-toned wrap with a thick rudraksha-style brown bead garland and a white tilak on his forehead raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange-red lanyard. Behind them are garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers, a brass oil lamp at the left edge, and a deep red cloth backdrop. The seated man's long dark hair is swept back and he wears a rudraksha-style mala; this matches the a person presentation cues. The recipient receives a forehead blessing in an apparent satsang or darshan setting.2013-07-15July 04 20132013-07-04December 28 20142014-12-28A seated figure in an orange-brown robe with long hair, a rudraksha mala and a wrap over the shoulder presses his right palm to the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a small red flower pinned at the chest. The kneeling man tilts his head back with eyes closed while their hands clasp together. Behind them, a few devotees in white and saffron sit in a hall with a red curtain, a speaker on the wall and an orange cloth on a dark red chair, with a golden ritual object in the foreground. The orange-robed figure has distinctive long hair, rudraksha and saffron clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji in person giving a blessing (anugraha) to a devotee.2013-05-24July 15 20132013-07-15A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long orange-beaded mala and long dark hair, resting one hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style garment with an orange lanyard. The seated figure's outstretched right hand rests on the kneeling man's head, a gesture of blessing. The kneeling man holds his palms up in front of him. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a tilak on his forehead sits with folded hands, and a standing person in white clothes and a lanyard is visible in the background near fans and an air conditioner unit. A red cushioned seat is in the foreground. Probable Swamiji appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and orange mala, seated in a blessing role. The image is consistent with a satsang or initiation session.2013-05-14A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha mala and white forehead marks placing both palms on the head of a man in a white t-shirt and red-orange shawl, with eyes closed. Behind them stands a deity murti draped in a yellow garment and colourful garlands of yellow, green, red and purple. A third woman is partly visible at the right edge. The gesture suggests a blessing or padapuja-style offering.2013-07-14May 24 20132013-05-24