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March 17 2014

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A photograph of two men facing each other closely indoors, one raising his palm toward the other's palm in a blessing-like gesture. The man on the left wears an orange-red saffron robe draped over the body, a multi-strand rudraksha mala necklace, and a yellow-white tilak on his forehead; his hair is pulled back in a bun. The man on the right wears a white kurta and a blue lanyard. Behind them, golden and red decorative cushions or seats are visible, along with a patterned wall panel. a person appearance cue is present: saffron robe, rudraksha mala, and a sannyasi presentation, seated in a ceremonial setting, so the left figure is described as a person in the role of a seated giver of blessing.2014-01-12A seated figure with long dark hair tied up, wearing a rust-red wrap and a rudraksha mala, raises both hands to press the forehead of a grey-haired man in a white kurta with an orange shawl. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned seat beside a gold ornamental object. Behind them, another person in white and a red-trimmed shawl stands in an indoor hall with red and gold floor patterns. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a red-orange wrap, giving a candidate appearance, though the image does not confirm identity. The scene shows a blessing or nayana deeksha style transmission.2014-03-17A 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.2013-09-28March 08 20142014-03-08December 03 20132013-12-03A photograph of a seated man in orange-and-gold silk clothing and a shawl, wearing layered rudraksha mala necklaces and a white sandalwood forehead mark, leaning forward and touching the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta and a grey shawl. Behind them are golden deity murti and a golden kalasha-like vessel, a red cloth, and a wooden background.2014-01-07September 29 20132013-09-29Indoor photo in a hall with beige panelled walls and a gold-coloured ornate chair edge at left. A seated man with long dark hair tied back, wearing a rust-orange wrap with a gold border and a long beaded necklace, smiles as he extends his arm. A standing man in a white kurta with a rudraksha-style mala and white vibhuti marks raises both hands toward the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. A gold figurine appears behind the seated man. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, an orange wrap, a beaded mala and vibhuti marks, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji. The standing man is a devotee performing a blessing.2013-12-06December 10 20132013-12-10December 06 20132013-12-06A photograph of a darshan moment in a temple-style hall with gold and red decor. A man with long swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead, rudraksha-style beaded mala necklaces and a rust-orange shawl sits on a red cushioned golden throne, facing right with a slight smile. Across from him, a man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl raises both hands in a gesture of blessing or reverence toward him. Behind them stand a silver ceremonial staff topped with a silver ornament and a silver-and-white latticed screen.2014-08-31May 12 20142014-05-12