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September 27 2015

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A photograph of a seated man in maroon and gold-bordered robes, wearing layered garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds with rudraksha-style beads and bangles, who places his right hand on the head of a kneeling young man in a white shirt with a blue lanyard. The seated figure holds a folded paper in his left hand. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a red-beaded necklace stands near a golden deity murti draped in a purple cloth and garlanded with flowers, and a red curtain hangs on the left. A fan and a leopard-print cushion sit in the foreground. The scene suggests a blessing being given in a temple or satsang setting.2014-04-13A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red robe with a leopard-print cloth draped over the lap, wearing a flower garland of yellow, orange and white blooms and a tilak on the forehead, handing a small green fruit to a woman in a white sari with a gold-rimmed face and a bead necklace, while a man in a white shirt kneels beside her with his hands cupped. Behind them, women stand in a row: one in a yellow sari with a purple border, one in a white outfit with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, and others in brown and white. A tall garland-wrapped pole stands in the background against wood-panelled walls, and a large gold ornamental object is visible at the lower left. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so the description records only the role and clothing.2014-05-17A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-and-gold robe and a long pink-and-white flower garland, with a gold bangle on the arm, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes, glasses and a beaded necklace who holds a red apple-like fruit in his hands. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a dark beaded necklace and a red-and-white shawl stands holding papers, and other women in white and orange garlands are visible at the right. A gold-coloured throne and red fabric frame the seated figure.2015-08-02A photograph of a seated man in rust-orange and red robes with a long, swept-back dark hairstyle, a white tilak on his forehead and a brown rudraksha-style mala around his neck, placing his right hand on the head of a short-haired young boy in a white shirt. He holds a small pink card in his left hand. Behind him stands a silver ceremonial staff and a golden deity murti with a gold-coloured backdrop, with garlands and a woman in white and a brown mala waiting nearby. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial robes and a mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2014-10-11August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in a red-maroon turban with gold embellishments and a white-and-multicolour flower garland, bare-shouldered and wearing gold armlets and bangles, extends his hand in blessing toward a kneeling woman in a white top with rudraksha beads and a gold-coloured item in her palms. Behind them a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha mala and forehead vibhuti stands near a wall of hanging silk garments in red, green, purple and gold. Red and gold draped seating and a gold-coloured object appear at the lower left. The setting resembles an indoor ceremonial room.2014-06-12A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-and-gold garment wears a long white jasmine garland over bare shoulders and extends his right arm to press his palm to the forehead of a young man in a white polo shirt who kneels with palms joined. A woman in white with a brown and dark beaded mala and a second woman in a white top stand behind them, and several women in orange and pink garments watch from the right. A white floor-standing air conditioner, a fan and a golden deity murti at lower left complete the ritual scene in an indoor hall with a red floor covering. The turbaned man's identity is not established by the page, so his role is given as officiant.2015-09-27A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a tilasam mark on his forehead, a pink flower garland and a green leaf garland, and a saffron-orange shawl with gold trim places his palm on the forehead of a young man kneeling before him. The kneeling man wears a white shirt, an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. A silver trident stands beside them, and a gilded peacock-feather figure is in the foreground. Behind them are a temple-tower backdrop, a seated figure in red, and standing attendees in white. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a saffron-and-gold garment and a rudraksha-style mala, so the depiction is a blessing or initiation at a satsang setting.2014-05-11July 27 20142014-07-27A man seated on a red velvet chair in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop, palms pressed together in namaste at chest level. He wears a saffron-orange garment, a long rudraksha mala, a heavy ceremonial gold bead necklace, and white and rudraksha bracelets and armlets. He has a white vibhuti band with a red kumkum dot on his forehead, gold earrings, and a small clip-on microphone. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas with gold necklaces, seated as a discourse speaker.2013-03-16December 16 20122012-12-16May 03 20142014-05-03