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May 02 20142014-05-02May 03 20142014-05-03A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl with a long dark braid and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the crown of a shaven-headed man in a white kurta, who has a red-and-white cloth over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala. The orange-clad man's left hand is raised in a blessing gesture near the other man's forehead. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at left, and a dark blue curtain and a painted backdrop are behind them. A woman's face is partly visible at the right edge. a person: the orange-clad seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, and is performing a blessing for the man in white.2011-07-20A photo of a seated guru in a rust-orange turban and bare-shouldered rust-and-gold garment, with rudraksha beads around his neck, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white kurta and orange shawl with hands joined in namaskar. A gold throne with carved ornament and a deep red backdrop frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, given turban, rudraksha mala and ornate clothing cues; the devotee is receiving blessing.2015-10-25May 02 20142014-05-02May 02 20142014-05-02A seated figure in an orange-red sleeveless garment with gold embroidery and a pink rose garland with green leaves places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The seated figure has long dark hair, a white forehead marking, and wears a rudraksha-style necklace; he sits on a red and gold throne with a leopard-print cloth. Behind them stands a silver trident and a woman in a cream sari with orange shawl. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange clothing with long swept-back hair and a garland, giving blessing to a devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl. A temple illustration is printed on the backdrop.2014-05-11May 03 20142014-05-03May 03 20142014-05-03A man in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark places his right hand on the crown of a bald, bearded man's head. The recipient wears a white kurta and an orange-red shawl printed with script. Behind them stands a silver trident and a golden deity murti or ornament, with striped wooden screens in the background. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation gesture in a temple-like hall.2014-09-13August 26 20142014-08-26July 24 20142014-07-24