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A long-haired figure in an orange-brown wrap and rudraksha mala sits on a cushioned seat, placing a hand on the forehead of a young blond boy in a grey top who has palms joined. Behind them a man in white with a white vibhuti mark and rudraksha mala looks on. Colourful floral garlands and a garland-draped backdrop frame the scene, with a few standing onlookers in white and red at right. a person cues: long swept-back hair, orange-brown robe, rudraksha malas, seated blessing a devotee.

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A photograph of an indoor satsang setting with a long-haired woman in an orange sari and a dark red cushioned seat, reaching out to touch the head of a young boy in a white shirt who has his palms joined in respect. Beside them, a smiling man with long hair, a rudraksha mala, a white dhoti and shawl, and a vertical tilak on his forehead sits watching. A young child with curly hair in white clothes stands behind, and a few people in orange and grey clothing stand in the background. Behind them is a garland-decorated ornate golden structure with multicolored flower strands and a red cloth. A fan and a white window frame are visible at the back.2013-07-04A seated long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl with a long orange-red rudraksha mala places a hand on the head of a kneeling young boy in a white shirt and dark lanyard. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a ceremonial gold-toned necklace and white forehead markings smiles and gestures, and other people in white clothes stand in the background. A small orange-and-green woven basket of offerings is visible at left. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment during a satsang setting. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2013-05-14A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange clothing with a rudraksha mala and a shawl leans forward and presses a hand to the head of a curly-haired child in white. Beside them stands a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim, a white forehead band, and beaded necklaces, watching the blessing. A boy in glasses and a red-orange shawl stands behind, with another person in red on the right. Behind the figures is a decorated red, yellow and gold canopy with garlands.2013-07-13July 13 20132013-07-13July 10 20132013-07-10May 28 20132013-05-28A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and long swept-back dark hair, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala with large beads, extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a young blond boy in a white t-shirt who wears a red cord and rudraksha beads and has his palms pressed together. Behind them a second man in a white dhoti with gold border, bare chest, white forehead markings and a rudraksha necklace smiles and gestures with folded hands. Several women in white and orange saris stand in the background near a stage with red and gold drapes and floral garlands. Appears to be a blessing or darshan moment during an ashram gathering.2013-07-07A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple-style hall. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange garment and a dark rudraksha mala leans forward and places one hand on the head of a curly-haired child in a white kurta, whose hands are raised in prayer. Beside them a man in a white dhoti with gold borders, a white forehead band and beaded necklaces stands watching. Behind them two teenagers in orange shawls and glasses look on. Ornate red, yellow and pink fabric and garlands decorate the background, and a red cushion sits in the foreground.2013-07-13A long-haired seated figure in an orange-brown garment and dark rudraksha beads leans forward and lays his right hand on the head of a young boy in a dark sleeveless top with a red-and-black beaded cord. The seated figure holds a folded paper in his left hand. Beside them stands a man in a white dhoti-style cloth with gold border, bare-chested, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold chain, with white forehead markings. Behind them are a red-and-gold festoon backdrop, a curly-haired boy in white, and a boy in a red shawl. A red-and-black tiger-striped cushioned seat and floral offerings lie at the bottom of the frame. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, orange garment, and heavy rudraksha mala cues, performing a blessing on the boy.2013-07-13A photograph of a ceremony in a temple-style hall. A woman with long dark hair and a smiling face, wearing a rust-orange sleeveless garment with a yellow border and rudraksha beads on her wrist, sits on a deep red cushioned seat and extends her hand to bless the head of a young child with curly blond hair dressed in white. She holds small packets in her other hand. Beside her, a man with a white vibhuti line on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a white wrap sits on a red mat and watches. Behind them stands a deity murti decorated with a large garland of yellow, red, green and orange flowers, and a blue cloth hangs in the background. A white fan is visible at right.2013-07-04July 13 20132013-07-13July 16 20132013-07-16