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March 21 2014

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A photograph of a priest in saffron-orange robes with a white vibhuti line and red kumkum on his forehead, holding a peacock-feather fan and pressing his palm to the forehead of a shaven-headed man in white clothes with an orange shawl. Behind them a portrait of a figure in an orange turban sits in a gold frame, with gold-toned ritual vessels nearby and seated participants in white and orange in the background, including a white-haired person in an orange shawl and a woman in a white outfit. The scene looks like a blessing or initiation moment in a hall with potted plants.2014-03-21A seated man with long dark hair tied up, wearing a rust-orange robe with gold trim and a rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the forehead of a bald older man in a white robe with an orange shawl. The seated man holds a rolled white cloth in his other hand. Behind them, a framed portrait and a golden garland, with other people in white and orange clothing in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, gold trim and rudraksha beads, matching the ceremonial presentation of the event page. The bald man kneels and receives the blessing.2014-03-23March 21 20142014-03-21March 23 20142014-03-23Indoor photo of a ceremonial blessing. A bare-chested man with a long, swept-back ponytail, a red-orange cloth draped over his shoulder and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace reaches up and places his hand on the forehead of a second man. The second man wears white clothing with an orange-red shawl and a wristwatch, his hand raised palm-outward. Behind them, devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit in a hall, a gold and red throne is visible at right, and a golden ritual vessel sits in the lower left foreground.2014-03-21March 03 20152015-03-03October 11 20122012-10-11A photograph of a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothing with an orange shawl inscribed with text, receiving a blessing. A woman in an orange and gold garment with a rudraksha mala and red bindi-like mark holds a peacock-feather fan and presses her palm to his forehead, smiling. A woman in white and an older woman in white stand in the background beside gold decor and green plants. Five or fewer people are visible.2014-03-23October 13 20122012-10-13A long-haired man in saffron-red robes with a gold border and a rudraksha mala, wearing a red tied hair bun, places his right hand on the forehead of a bearded man in a white button-up shirt, who is bowing slightly. a person is the man with the rudraksha mala and saffron-red robe, shown blessing the devotee with a touch on the forehead. Behind them, a woman in white with an orange shawl and mala sits attentively, and other devotees in white and orange sit in a warm-lit hall. A golden ritual vessel is visible at the lower left, along with a twisted cord in the foreground.2014-03-08A photograph of an indoor ritual moment in a warm-toned room with a golden ornament and brown armchair in the background. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, white and red forehead markings and a rudraksha mala with a saffron wrap stands at left, holding a folded white paper in one hand while placing his other hand on the head of a bald, bearded man in a white garment with a red-orange wrap. The recipient raises one hand toward his head in a gesture of reception. A golden deity murti and a white rope are visible at left. Two people are present. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired figure with rudraksha malas and saffron wrap, shown performing the blessing.2014-03-11A photo of a seated person with long dark hair in a bun, wearing a saffron-red shawl with gold border and a rudraksha mala, placing a raised palm on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in white kurta and red-orange shawl. The seated figure has a white tilak on the forehead and a red thread bracelet, and is smiling with eyes closed. Gold ritual vessel at lower left, orange chair and cushioned seating behind, and blurred onlookers at right and lower center. a person (long swept hair, saffron-red ornate clothing, rudraksha mala) performing a blessing on a devotee.2014-03-09