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A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron-red garment, with a white jasmine garland and rudraksha beads on the arms and neck, extends a hand to bless the bowed head of a man in a blue-and-white striped polo shirt who kneels holding bananas. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha mala stands beside a standing woman in a peach sari, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. The seated figure wears a leopard-print cloth, and the scene reads as a blessing or diksha moment during satsang.

A seated figure in an orange-red turban and a garland of white flowers and rudraksha beads, wearing bangles and a leopard-print cloth, holds a sheet of paper and reaches toward a kneeling man in a brown striped shirt who extends his hands. A woman in an orange-red sari with gold border and rudraksha mala stands behind, with a gold kalasha-like vessel beside the seated figure. Several women in white and blue stand in the background, and a red carpet and red drape frame the scene. a person appears as the seated figure with turban, rudraksha garland and leopard cloth; the kneeling man is a devotee receiving instruction.

A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in a rust-red turban, long dark hair, a flower garland of marigolds and white blossoms, gold earrings, a rust-coloured shawl, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a gold armband places his right hand on the head of a seated man in a grey collared shirt, who bows his head. The turbaned figure holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shawl with a beaded mala sits, a red-clad attendant stands at left, and a camera on a tripod is visible. The turbaned figure fits the a person appearance cues of long hair, a turban and ornate adornments, shown while blessing a devotee.

2016-07-10 +1 copies

April 25 2014

A photograph of an indoor ritual on a red carpet. A seated woman with swept-back dark hair, a white tilak, a long red-and-yellow marigold and rose garland, gold bangles and a red-and-gold sari with a leopard-print cloth on her lap places her hand on the head of a man kneeling before her. He wears an ochre-brown kurta and bows his head. Behind them a standing woman in white clothing with a rudraksha-style mala and beaded necklace watches, beside a golden ornamental object draped in purple and garlanded with flowers, and a white cloth-covered vessel sits on the floor. This is a blessing or initiation moment; the seated figure is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so no a person candidate is asserted.

A photograph in an indoor hall with a tiled ceiling. A man in a rust-brown turban with a gold-and-jewelled ornament and a brown saffron-toned garment with a gold-threaded border and long beaded necklaces places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows his head forward. The robed figure holds a small white card in his left hand and wears a red bindi, gold bangles and an armband. Behind them, a line of people in white and pastel clothing waits, and a gold throne-like seat with a red backdrop stands at the far end of the hall. a person cues: the turban, distinctive jewelled headpiece, beaded necklaces and saffron-toned robe are visible on the person giving the blessing.

A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold saffron robes, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and glasses who is bowing forward. The throne behind is ornate gold with red velvet cushioning. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass lamp stand nearby, and a red curtain backdrop is visible. Several other figures in red and white attire are partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces on a golden throne, while the man bowing is a devotee receiving blessing.

2015-10-08 +1 copies

A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and bare-shouldered orange top, wearing a white jasmine garland with rudraksha beads and rudraksha bracelets on the upper arm and wrist, and a leopard-print lower garment, placing a hand on the head of a man bowing low in a cream shirt. Behind them a woman in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands beside a gold-coloured ornament and a red velvet curtain, and a woman in a white sari with black dot pattern stands at right. Gold-toned seating and red cushions frame the scene. The figure's appearance matches a person by his distinctive orange turban, rudraksha mala and bare-shouldered orange garb, while a bowing devotee receives the blessing.

A photograph of a satsang-style gathering on a red-carpeted stage with a silver staff. A figure with long hair tied in a bun, wearing a red-brown top, leopard-print wrap, a large gold-beaded garland and a yellow tilak on the forehead, places a hand on the forehead of a young man in white kurta with a red shawl and conference badge who holds his other palm up. Another person in white sits behind with a paper, and standing devotees in white and red shawls watch on the right.

A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-gold robe with a gold-beaded necklace and a bangled wrist places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white, blue and orange striped polo shirt with folded hands. The seated figure holds a folded white paper in the other hand. Behind them, a second person in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits beside a brass oil lamp, and a standing person in white with a mala stands at right. Gold-carved throne armrest and red drapery fill the background. a person: the seated figure in the turban, orange-gold silk and ornate gold necklace is distinctive, consistent with the page's claim of a person's presence, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm.

September 14 2015

April 28 2014