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Night photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back dark hair, orange-and-yellow forehead markings and a red-and-white bead necklace, reaching to press a yellow-orange tilak onto the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt who stands close with his hands raised. The seated figure wears an orange shawl over a maroon-red cloth and sits on an ornate silver-and-purple throne-like chair at left. Behind them, a bearded man in white with a long brown-beaded rudraksha mala and other attendants in orange and white are visible, and ceremonial trident-like staffs appear in the background. The setting is dark, lit by warm light.

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A photograph of an evening ceremony. A smiling man with orange-yellow tilak across his forehead, a red bindi, a gold beaded necklace and an orange and maroon shawl sits on an ornate silver throne. A younger man in a white kurta with a red shawl and a wristwatch leans in and touches the seated man's forehead with his fingers. Behind them, several people in white robes with maroon shawls and rudraksha malas stand holding long ceremonial tridents, and a bronze bowl sits on the floor.2014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01A seated man in an orange shawl over maroon robes, wearing a gold-and-beaded necklace and an orange tilak on his forehead, touches a small boy's head with a green leaf or grass blade during a blessing. The boy in a white shirt stands with palms pressed together. The seated figure sits on an ornate purple-and-black throne-like chair. Behind them, a woman in white and beaded necklaces sits on the floor, and several people in white robes stand in the dim background. The scene suggests an outdoor evening darshan.2014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01A photograph of a devotional darshan scene. A figure with long dark hair and a bare-shouldered rust-orange wrap sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, raising one hand toward the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt wearing a rudraksha mala. The young man has his palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them, gold garlands hang on a decorated backdrop with maroon cloth, and other seated people in orange-red robes are visible. A chain-like rudraksha mala hangs on the seated figure. The seated figure has a probable Swamiji appearance, with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and rust-orange ceremonial clothing, giving darshan to a devotee. A watch is visible on the young man's wrist.2014-12-28A priest in a saffron-red dhoti with a gold border, bare-chested and wearing a heavy rudraksha-style gold and bead necklace, presses his right hand to the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta. The recipient wears a rudraksha mala and an orange-red shawl printed with script, and has white sacred ash on his brow with eyes closed. Behind them, attendants in red-orange robes stand near a silver ceremonial staff and a green plant. The priest's forehead carries white markings and he wears a rudraksha mala. A rite of blessing or initiation is taking place in a warmly lit hall with dark red drapes.2015-07-17Night-time photograph of a ritual blessing. A seated man with long dark hair swept back, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a beaded rudraksha-style mala with gold ornaments on his wrists, presses his right palm to the forehead of a young boy in a dark green graphic t-shirt, who holds a white cloth and a small yellow envelope. Behind them a blue and red cloth canopy stands, and several seated people in white clothes sit in the background, one holding a dark beaded mala. Gold and red cushions and a brass object are visible in the foreground.2015-08-31A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-purple throne, wearing an orange shawl over a red-and-gold garment, with ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha bracelets. He has long swept-back hair and orange-yellow markings on his forehead, and he is placing his hand on the shaved head of a smiling young man in a red and white garment with a rudraksha mala and a small earring. The young man has white markings on his chest and shoulder. Behind them, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala watches, and people in white and saffron stand with ceremonial staffs topped with tridents. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the distinctive long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and orange shawl.2014-08-01