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December 17 2011

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A photograph of a seated figure with swept-back dark hair, a golden tilak-style marking on the forehead, a bare upper body wrapped in red-orange cloth, and a green leafy garland with white flower strands. He extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl, who leans in with palms raised. A silver trident stands between them, a gold lion-faced ornament sits in the foreground, a peacock-feather fan is at left, and a woman in orange is partly visible at right. The setting appears to be a ritual gathering with gold-toned metalwork and a framed picture on the wall. a person appears as the seated figure, in a blessing role, with long hair, ornate gold-toned adornments and garland cues.2014-05-06Indoor photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, bare-chested under a tiger-striped wrap with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and ceremonial gold ornaments, placing his right palm on the forehead of a bald man in a white kurta with an orange-saffron shawl. The seated man sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne-like chair with a red velvet cushion beside a gold lion-like carved stand. Behind them, a row of people in white with red-orange shawls stands, and a potted plant and draped fabric frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man with long hair, tiger-striped wrap, rudraksha necklace and ornate gold adornments, shown blessing a devotee; the devotee is a person in white and saffron. Two people are clearly visible in the foreground, with several more standing behind.2012-12-20A seated man in an orange saffron robe with gold trim and a long gold bead necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion heads. He has long swept-back hair, a red bindi on his forehead and bare arms, and gestures with his right hand while speaking. Facing him, a man in a white shirt kneels close, leaning forward with his hand near his face. Behind them is a painted forest backdrop, a tall gold oil lamp and a side table with purple flowers and fruit. A white fan is visible behind the kneeling devotee. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-back hair, saffron robe and gold bead mala fit the cues, but this is an appearance-based label only.2011-02-20Indoor photo of a seated guru in a saffron-orange robe with a beaded mala-style necklace and yellow tilak on his forehead, reaching to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt who is closing his eyes and tilting his head up. The guru sits on a red-upholstered throne with a gilded carved back, and a red and beige decorated backdrop frames the room. The guru's appearance matches the a person cues of ornate saffron clothing, a beaded necklace and a throne, so he is labelled a person in this depiction of a blessing given during satsang-style darshan.2014-01-14October 15 20152015-10-15August 01 20142014-08-01A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair in a rust-red robe and brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder, raising his right hand to bless the head of a standing man in white kurta and a red-and-brown rudraksha shawl who presses his palms together in greeting. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest. Behind them, a golden trident stands upright, with garlanded deity murtis, gold necklaces, red and green drapes, and white lilies in the background. A woman with a red-marked forehead is partly visible at the right edge. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by his long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne seating, and the page indicates his presence at this event. The blessing is a darshan exchange with a devotee.2014-12-28July 11 20122012-07-11A seated figure in a rust-red saffron wrap with a long, swept-back dark hairstyle and a brown rudraksha-style mala across the chest raises a hand to bless the head of a older man in a white shirt and red-and-cream shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them are ornate garlanded deity murti figures draped in gold necklaces and pink, maroon and green cloth, with a golden throne-like seat on the left and green foliage. The scene appears to be a darshan with blessing. Two physical people are visible.2014-12-28July 21 20132013-07-21A photograph of a seated guru in an orange-brown saffron-toned garment with gold border, wearing a layered beaded necklace with gold bead accents and a white tilak on his forehead, placing his right palm on the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta. The guru's hair is swept back. Red flowers hang at the left edge, a brass lamp sits on the wall, and a projection screen glows behind them in a room with red drapes.2014-01-03A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, wearing a maroon wrap, a long beaded rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, gold bangles and earrings, and a leopard-print cloth on the seat behind him. He smiles as he places his right hand on the forehead of a bearded man in a white shirt with an orange-and-saffron shawl, who kneels before him holding a small slip of paper. Gold-coloured decorative items and a red curtain stand behind them. Appearance-based probable identification: a person, seated in a gold-and-leopard-print throne setting, giving blessing to a devotee in a darshan-style moment. The scene shows a blessing given to a kneeling devotee.2016-04-04 +2 copies