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August 31 2011

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A seated man with long swept-back hair, a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and a brown-and-gold shawl sits on a red velvet throne with a red tiger-stripe cushion. He holds a thin wooden stick and touches the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white trousers with a red-and-saffron sash, who stands before him with his palm raised. Behind them are a garland of yellow and red flowers, a golden lamp stand and purple drapes. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation in a formal hall. Supporting cues for the seated figure are the long hair, rudraksha mala and shawl.2011-08-31A seated man in a copper-brown silk garment with gold border and a long braided white cord hanging over his shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed shawl, smiles while reaching out to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl who bows with hands raised. The seated man sits on a red zebra-patterned cushioned chair with ornate gold carved armrests. Behind them a deity murti is garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands, and orange and gold drapery hangs in the background. a person: the seated man, distinguished by his long braid, rudraksha mala and saffron-brown clothing, appears to be the honoured figure receiving a devotee in a blessing gesture.2013-11-15September 28 20142014-09-28A seated man in a rust-red shawl and bare chest, with a white vertical tilak, a red dot on his forehead, a long white flower garland with red and yellow blooms, and a rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in glasses and a white shirt. Behind them stand a gilded throne-like seat, a tall silver staff with a finial, and a framed painting on a wall. A golden lion-head ornament appears at lower left. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2014-05-13July 17 20152015-07-17November 15 20132013-11-15August 23 20152015-08-23Photo 11743981 +1 copiesOctober 06 20172017-10-06Photo 11688476 +1 copiesMay 03 20142014-05-03A photograph of a seated man in a bronze-gold silk garment and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace placing his right palm on the forehead of a standing devotee in a salmon-pink t-shirt. The devotee has his hands raised in front of him and wears a white flower garland over his head. The seated man is sitting on a red tiger-striped cushioned seat, with a golden lion sculpture beside him. Behind them, a deity murti is decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands, and orange drapery hangs in the background. A ceiling fan is visible at the upper right. The devotee is receiving the blessing.2013-11-15