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A photograph of a blessing moment. A man in a green bandhani-patterned kurta with a white turban decorated with a jewelled brooch and feather ornament stands at right, placing both hands on the head of a seated older man with greying hair and a moustache, who wears a white checked shirt. Two other men stand at left, one with glasses, with palms pressed together in namaste. A white shawl hangs behind the blessed man. The background is blurred with warm yellow and orange lights and a filming setup.

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August 29 20112011-08-29A photograph of a man in a cream-coloured turban with jewelled ornaments and a green-and-gold silk garment, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a bearded man with long hair in a white shirt. Several people in white and pale clothing stand around them, some with hands folded. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with warm lights. Swamiji (probable) is the man in the turban, identified by the turban, ornate clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace; the bearded man receiving the blessing is a devotee.2011-12-13December 15 20112011-12-15December 06 20112011-12-06April AF 2012 +2 copiesA photograph of a man in an orange-saffron turban and matching orange robe with rudraksha bead malas on his neck and wrists placing his right hand on the forehead of an older man with white hair and a white beard, who has his eyes closed and wears a grey-and-white checked shirt. The orange-clad man has a silver ornament at the front of his turban and a dark bun. Other standing people in dark green, blue striped and orange clothing watch in a hall with a projection screen behind.2011-12-24Indoor photo of a seated figure in a white embroidered kurta and a tall white turban with a feather and gold brooch, a red bindi on the forehead, and long dark hair, leaning forward on an ornate gold and red throne. He extends his right hand to press the head of a bearded man in a dark navy shirt who is leaning back with eyes closed and his palm raised. In front, a woman with long dark hair in a patterned top also raises a hand toward the seated figure. Behind them, a man in white kurta and another person stand near a decorated umbrella with red, black and multicoloured embroidery and tassels. a person: the seated figure has a white turban, white ceremonial clothing and long hair, consistent with a throne-seated presentation, so this is marked unsure as appearance cues are limited.2006-12-23December 13 20112011-12-13A photograph of a smiling man in a yellow-green turban and matching green shawl, with a red mala and a long gold bead necklace, extending his right hand to bless a devotee's head. Several devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaste, some in white shirts and light clothing. Behind them, a saffron-robed sannyasi stands near a red-and-yellow decorated hall with hanging orange cloth and a silver tray at the right edge. a person: the man with the green turban and gold beads giving blessings, appearing in person.2011-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotee with eyes closed, his left hand raised, receiving a blessing as a man in a white turban with a white feather and long dark hair, wearing a white embroidered shirt, places his right hand on the devotee's forehead. Behind them an ornate multicoloured canopy umbrella with tassels stands near brass figures and a gold-framed red chair. A seated attendant in white is partly visible at left and a woman's head appears at right. The devotee wears a white shirt and a dark beaded mala. Swamiji (probable) is the white-turbaned figure, identifiable by the turban with feather, long hair and embroidered white garment, giving blessing on the forehead in the presence of devotees.2006-12-23A photograph of a seated man in a white turban and a bright green sash over a green garment, wearing a gold-bead necklace and a red-and-gold throne behind him. He places his right hand on the forehead of a standing young man with short hair, who is bowing with palms pressed together, wearing a white kurta and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a saffron-robed man and a man in white stand near a wooden table with brass ritual items. A gilded throne-back and red cushioned seat frame the scene.2010-09-19September 14 20112011-09-14