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July 05 20152015-07-05A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red dhoti with gold border and a gold-beaded necklace, smiling broadly as he rests his right hand on the head of an older man kneeling before him. The kneeling man has grey hair, wears a white shirt and a red-and-gold shawl, and holds his palms together in namaskar. The seated man sits in a brown leather armchair, with a wooden side table holding a water bottle and offerings. Behind them, other men in white and red shawls sit in a hall with a red banner reading Inner Awakening and ornate gilded decorations. Two people are visible in the background.2015-07-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes with a long beaded gold-toned necklace reaching out to place his palm on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with a green volunteer lanyard and a red-orange scarf printed with script. The robed man is smiling with eyes closed, while the younger man presses his palms together in a respectful namaste. Behind them a banner reads Inner Awakening, and a woman with a tilak and a printed scarf is visible at the right edge.2015-07-05 +1 copiesA seated man in a red-orange turban, red robe with gold-yellow border, and long beaded rudraksha-style necklaces sits on an ornate brown leather throne with carved wooden armrests, smiling with eyes closed as he raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a shaved-headed man kneeling before him. The kneeling man is bare-chested with white sacred markings on his chest and forehead, wears a red-orange shawl printed with script, multiple rudraksha bracelets, and earrings, and holds his palms together in namaskar. Seated and standing devotees in white and red attire watch in a hall with a red backdrop; a banner reading Inner Awakening hangs at upper right. The seated figure is a person by appearance cues: turban, ceremonial gold-toned necklaces and saffron-red robes, shown in an act of blessing.2015-07-04July 04 20152015-07-04July 04 20152015-07-04A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered sash and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold back. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and a red bindi marks the forehead. With a smile, the figure extends one arm and touches the forehead of a older man in white kurta and white dhoti who bends forward, with an orange lanyard around his neck. A tiger-striped cloth covers the cushion beside them. Two partially visible heads appear at the bottom edge, one bald and one dark-haired. The setting is a satsang-style gathering with deep red drapery behind. a person is identified only by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and throne seating.2013-05-14July 04 20152015-07-04A photograph of a darshan moment. A man with long swept-back hair, a small red tilak on his forehead, a gold necklace of large ornaments and a red-orange shawl sits on a red cushioned seat and reaches out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red-orange cloth wrap. The recipient raises both hands in a gesture of reverence and wears a rudraksha bracelet. Behind them stands a polished silver trishul with a red bead, and a green palm plant and gold ornaments fill the background. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure with the long hair, gold necklace and orange-red shawl, giving blessing to the devotee.2014-08-01May 02 20122012-05-02May 17 20132013-05-17A seated figure in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace reaches forward and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who has his palms pressed together in respect. The seated figure has long dark hair tied back and gold earrings and is smiling. Behind them hang red and orange draped fabrics, with flowers at the upper left. Two more people are partly visible in the background, including a woman with a red bindi and a person at the right edge. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable) from the distinctive long hair, rudraksha beads and ceremonial saffron-toned robes, shown giving a blessing to a devotee.2012-07-11