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August 23 2015

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A seated man in saffron-and-maroon robes with a gold-toned sash and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, a white tilak on his forehead, extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The standing man's palms are pressed together in a respectful gesture. Behind them, a woman in white stands near ornate gold carvings, brass oil lamps and a lattice panel. A red-upholstered seat and a red-patterned cushion are visible at left, and a fan stands at right.2015-08-23A seated man in a red-and-maroon ceremonial wrap with a long braid and a thick beaded rudraksha-style mala reaches up to rest his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and red shawl. Gold lion-head carved armrests and a red striped throne cushion frame the scene, with red velvet drapery behind. The devotee's palms are pressed together at the seated man's knee. Two people are physically present.2013-11-21 +1 copiesJuly 21 20142014-07-21Photograph of a Kalpataru-style blessing. A man with slicked-back hair, a white sandal-paste tilak on his forehead, a red-and-gold saffron-toned cloth, and a multi-strand beaded necklace of gold and bead ornaments extends his raised right hand in a blessing gesture over the head of a seated man in a grey sweater with a collar and a moustache. A gold ornamental object and red flowers appear in the background. Another person is partly visible at the right edge. a person: the seated figure wears saffron-orange drapery, beaded ornaments and a white tilak, and is performing the blessing.2014-01-03August 23 20152015-08-23January 04 20142014-01-04A seated man with long swept-back hair, a white vibhuti marking on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and orange-saffron cloth sits on a gold-framed throne in a temple-like hall. Facing him, a bearded man in a white kurta raises both hands in a blessing or pranam gesture toward the seated man's head. Behind them, a deity murti is decorated with red flower garlands and a purple cloth, with red drapery and gold pillars. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt watches at right. The seated man's distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala make him a probable Swamiji in person.2013-09-28A seated man in an orange-and-gold saffron shawl and a gold-chained garland places his right palm on the forehead of a man in a grey t-shirt, who holds his hands in anjali with rudraksha bracelets and a rudraksha mala. The seated man has white vertical tilak on his forehead and a long gold chain necklace. Behind them stand brass lamps and a gold-coloured deity murti against a carved wooden lattice wall. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial adornments, matching the a person cues, and he is seated in a place of honour.2015-08-23August 23 20152015-08-23September 14 20132013-09-14December 10 20132013-12-10A seated man in a rust-red dhoti with gold border, long hair tied back, gold bead necklace and a white vertical mark on his forehead, smiles as he extends his arm to press his palm onto the forehead of a young man in a white collared shirt with a visible wristwatch and an event badge. A red cushioned seat and red drapes sit behind them, with a projection screen and a gold vessel at the lower left. Another person in white is partly visible behind the young man. Two people are visible.2014-01-02