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July 05 2013

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A seated figure in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap and a long rudraksha mala with a white tilak and red bindi places a palm on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta. The figure has long swept-back dark hair, and a second man in white hands behind them. Colorful flower garlands are visible at left and a white-clothed attendant stands in the background. a person is giving a blessing with a forehead touch.2013-07-07A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a pearl-and-gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, his hair tied back in a bun, placing his hand on the head of a long-haired person dressed in white with a red sacred thread on the wrist. Behind them, gold ritual objects, a peacock feather fan and red-and-white cloth are visible, with other people in orange and white seated in the background and a framed portrait in orange showing a turbaned figure at the upper right. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation gesture in a satsang hall.2014-03-21A long-haired figure in a rust-orange saffron wrap and dark rudraksha beads presses a palm to the forehead of a young man in a white-and-navy striped polo shirt with a name badge, while the man's eyes are closed and his other hand is raised palm-outward. Behind them, a bearded man in white ritual dhoti with a yellow border and a woman in orange sari stand near red curtains and a golden lamp stand. The setting appears to be a satsang or blessing gathering, with several onlookers in the background.2013-07-05May 14 20132013-05-14A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange robe with long black hair, a long orange-beaded mala around his neck and gold bracelets, pressing his right palm to the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard and an ID badge. The recipient stands with eyes closed and hands raised, while another orange-robed person's hands are visible at lower left. A potted plant, a window and a white wall form the background, with a standing man in white at the upper right. a person is the orange-robed figure seated with long hair and a beaded mala, applying a blessing to the forehead of a devotee.2013-03-22May 03 20142014-05-03A sannyasi in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair and a thick rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder presses his palm to the forehead of a young man in a red-and-white plaid shirt with a red lanyard. The young man raises his other hand with palm open, eyes lowered, while a second person in white dhoti and shawl with a striped border kneels behind holding a small card or object. Behind them, several people in white ritual clothing stand on a tiled floor near a red curtain, with a warm light cluster at upper right. Appears to be a blessing or initiation moment during a satsang setting.2013-07-07October 11 20142014-10-11A photograph of an indoor satsang where a long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap and a rudraksha mala seated on a dark red cushioned chair reaches to place a hand on the forehead of a smiling man in a white shirt and red shawl. The figure's loose dark hair and rudraksha beads are visible. Behind them, a standing man in white and orange-cord dress with bare arms and a woman in white with a gold border sit or stand, and an orange towel rests on the chair arm. At lower left, a tray holds packaged sweets. A man at right in white with an orange cord presses his palms together in greeting. Background shows air conditioning units and a red curtain.2013-05-24July 05 20132013-07-05January 03 20142014-01-03A photograph of a satsang moment: a figure with long, swept-back dark hair wearing a saffron-orange draped garment and a long rudraksha mala lifts one hand toward the forehead of a man in a red, blue and white plaid shirt with an orange lanyard, who raises both palms in reception. A seated man in white with a light cloth and a rudraksha mala watches behind them, and blurred figures in white clothes stand in the background with red curtains and lights. a person appearance cues include the long hair, orange garment and rudraksha malas, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-07-07