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December 11 2011

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A photograph of a pratyaksha pada puja style blessing: a figure with long, swept-back dark curly hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange wrap with a rudraksha mala draped down the front, and places one hand on the forehead of a short-haired man in a white collared shirt and dark tie who has his palms raised and eyes closed. A red flower is tucked at the man's collar and a gold wristwatch is visible. The figure holds a small identity card in the other hand. The setting is a plain cream wall with a maroon curtain at left.2011-12-11December 02 20102010-12-02December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on a red velvet chair, extending his right arm and hand toward the face of a man in a grey sleeveless top with an orange shawl. The recipient tilts his head back with eyes closed and his palms raised near his forehead, receiving the blessing. A purple bird logo appears at the top left, and a background figure stands in a doorway.2013-02-28A photograph of a satsang-style initiation moment. On the left, a long-haired man in an orange-brown cloth, orange rudraksha mala and gold-edged garment sits on a maroon cushion and touches the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard and a visible white tilak. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, which matches the a person appearance cues. Behind them a second man in white ritual clothing with a white forehead mark sits, and fans and a window are visible in the room.2013-05-14A photograph of a long-haired man in an ochre-orange shawl with a white tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads visible on his chest, seated on a red cushion, extending both hands toward the crown of a devotee. The devotee kneels, head bowed, wearing a white shirt and white dhoti-style garment with an orange-red border, and a gold wristwatch. The setting is a plain cream wall with an air conditioner unit and a wall switch. The image is watermarked by the copyright stamp at lower right and the logo at upper left. This appears to be a blessing gesture, with the seated figure's appearance matching the Swamiji candidate cues: long swept-back hair, ochre garment, and rudraksha beads.2012-10-07February 16 20152015-02-16A seated figure in orange saffron robes with a long swept-back dark hairstyle, white sacred ash on the forehead, a gold pendant necklace and multiple rudraksha malas, extends his right hand to bless the head of a bald man in a white striped shirt with a rudraksha mala. The seated figure rests on a red-cushioned throne-like seat. Behind them, another person in orange robes with a garland sits near a golden seat, and a red flower arrangement appears at the right edge. A younger man in orange sits at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in saffron robes with distinctive long hair and rudraksha malas, shown giving a blessing during a satsang setting.2012-10-07May 14 20132013-05-14A photograph of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a white tilak on his forehead, pressing his palm on the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt with an orange lanyard. The sannyasi has long dark hair and is smiling with eyes closed; the devotee's eyes are also closed as he receives the touch. Behind them, pale wall, a standing fan and an air cooler are visible, and a second person in white sits partly visible at lower right. The sannyasi appears to be a probable Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, performing a blessing touch during a session.2013-05-14A man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange garment sits on a chair with a red velvet cover and places his right hand on the crown of another man's head. The recipient, with a short grey beard and white clothing with a red cord, leans forward with eyes closed and hands raised in front of his chest. A lit oil lamp and a brass object are visible at left, and a tall window lies behind. The scene suggests a blessing or energy-transmission session. Swamiji (probable) is the man in saffron with long hair, shown with a flowing orange garment and long hair; the recipient appears to be a devotee.2010-12-02February 16 20152015-02-16