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Two men sit close together in an ashram setting with gold and brass ritual objects, pink roses and a brass lamp behind them. On the right, an older man with grey hair and white vibhuti on his forehead wears a bright orange silk wrap, a black and white beaded mala and a large gold ornamental necklace; he sits with his palms open and speaks. On the left, a younger man in a red-and-gold wrap and a gold-beaded necklace leans in and holds the older man's hand, with a yellow flower tied on his wrist. In the foreground sits a rudraksha mala draped over a red cushion.

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September 14 20152015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20152015-09-14Two seated men in saffron and orange robes are seated before a golden ornate throne with carved floral backrest. The man on the left wears a gold chain of beads and a gold pendant, a yellow flower wrist garland and a ring, with white tilak marks on his forehead, and is sorting rudraksha beads into his hands. The older man on the right wears an orange-red headdress with rudraksha beads and a white tilak, a long orange silk shawl, a black and white rudraksha mala with gold beads, and a wristwatch, and holds rudraksha beads in his cupped palms. Orange marigolds and a tray of rudraksha beads sit in the foreground.2015-09-14A seated man in long swept-back hair, an orange saffron wrap and a heavy ceremonial gold bead necklace raises his right hand toward an older man in a white shirt, red-orange shawl and rudraksha mala, whose palms are held out facing him in a blessing gesture. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron wrap and gold beaded necklace fit the description, and he is shown receiving or giving blessing, with the older devotee in white and red shawl beside him. A younger man in white dhoti with yellow border stands behind, and a partial figure is at the lower right. Indoor setting with maroon curtain, white wall and an air conditioner.2013-03-05A photograph of two men in orange-red robes in an indoor ceremonial setting with red drapes behind them. On the left, a smiling man with long dark hair swept back, wearing a red-orange shawl, a gold beaded necklace and a red-and-gold bindi, extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a second man. The second man, with short dark hair, closes his eyes, wears a white forehead mark, an orange shawl, a gold bangle, and holds his hands together near his face. A silver staff topped with a ornate finial and a golden cobra-hooded object stand beside them, with a golden deity murti at the lower left.2014-07-24Two seated men in a row of wooden benches, with saints in saffron and maroon robes standing behind them. The man on the left, with swept-back grey hair, wears an orange shawl, a dark rudraksha mala and a pendant, and has white tripundra marks on his forehead. The man on the right wears a maroon robe with gold border, a gold ceremonial pendant on a beaded chain, a red bindi and white tripundra, with hands clasped and eyes lowered. Behind them, standing figures wear maroon robes and gold-and-bead necklaces.2015-09-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated ritual exchange inside an ornate setting with orange velvet thrones carved in gold and a patterned wall hanging behind them. On the right, a man with hair in a topknot wears a rust-brown robe, a thick beaded necklace of gold-toned beads, and white markings on his arms and chest, his hands clasped in front of him. On the left, a man in a long orange shawl leans forward, his hands held together and near the other man's hands, while a third person sits partly behind him. The scene suggests a seated blessing or devotional interaction.2015-09-14Photograph of a seated ritual gathering in an ornate temple-style setting with gold and pink decorative pillars and a gilded throne-like seat behind. On the right, a man in saffron-orange robes, a tall orange-and-red turban-style headdress decorated with a central gold emblem, and layered rudraksha malas and gold necklaces sits speaking and gesturing with one hand holding a small object. To the left, a man with a vibhuti forehead mark wears a rust-red robe and a heavy gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, looking toward the right. Behind them a third person in red and orange clothing raises a hand. Marigold flowers and a tray of rudraksha beads sit in the foreground.2015-09-14October 13 20122012-10-13September 17 20172017-09-17 +1 copies