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A photograph of a ceremonial moment indoors. A bald-headed person in white clothes and an orange-and-saffron shawl with repeated Tamil script stands at right, eyes closed, hands raised near his face, with a rudraksha mala at his neck and a red-and-blue wristband. Facing him at left, a person in orange-and-gold robes wears a heavy gold-and-beaded necklace and holds a thin incense stick or wand while placing a hand on his shoulder. Behind them a woman in a white top and orange-red shawl sits, and other people in white garments stand in the background beside gold pillars, red drapes and an electric fan. The setting suggests a blessing or initiation ritual. Two people are visible prominently, with a few more partly visible behind.

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July 19 20152015-07-19July 19 20152015-07-19October 10 20152015-10-10A photo of a ritual blessing in a hall with red curtains and brass lamps at left. A seated figure in an orange and gold wrap with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace raises a hand toward the crown of a shaved-headed man in white clothes and an orange shawl, who has his palms pressed together. Another seated woman in an orange shawl holds small items nearby, and a person in white stands behind. Several people wear orange shawls and rudraksha malas.2015-07-19Photo of a blessing moment at a satsang. A figure with long dark hair tied back, wearing a rust-orange cloth wrap with gold border and a heavy gold beaded necklace, lays a palm on the forehead of a man in a light green shirt with an orange-and-maroon printed scarf and an event badge. The man raises both palms open. Behind them, a woman in white with a red bindi holds incense sticks, and red drapes and a brass lamp stand frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) appears through his long hair, orange-gold wrap and ornate gold necklace, shown in the act of blessing.2015-07-19July 17 20152015-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle, white vibhuti on his forehead, a white and red flower garland and a brown rudraksha mala, receives a blessing as a younger man in a white kurta with an orange-and-gold printed shawl places his palm on his forehead. The younger man's hands are raised in a gesture of reverence. A gold pole, red cushioned seat and red draped backdrop frame the scene, with a ceiling fan and a brass lamp visible behind. The seated man matches the swamiji presentation cues of long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and garland, so this is a probable Swamiji in person receiving a blessing.2016-07-01A photograph of a seated ritual exchange. On the left, a person with hair tied back in a bun wears an orange-and-gold draped garment and a thick beaded necklace, and presses a hand to the forehead of a bald, white-bearded man seated on the right. That man wears white with an orange shawl printed in script and raises one hand. Behind them, a woman in orange and a woman in white sit near a golden decorative pillar and a red curtain, with a small fan visible at right. A blessing or initiation is being given.2015-07-19A seated man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead and a multi-strand beaded gold-and-red necklace, raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a shaved-headed man in an orange-and-saffron shawl printed with script and a rudraksha mala. The recipient stands with hands folded at his chest and eyes closed. Behind them, a brass oil lamp, a potted green plant and a woman in a red shawl with hands folded stand in a hall with a gilded wall panel. A white-clad woman sits nearby. This appears to be a blessing or initiation moment during a samaya deeksha.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and beaded gold-toned necklace places his right palm on the forehead of a short-haired man in a white t-shirt wearing a red scarf printed with mantras. The blessing man is a person candidate by appearance, with swept-back long hair and ornate ceremonial necklaces. Behind them a woman in white with a dark beaded mala and other devotees in white and red scarves watch; a golden ceremonial stand and red draped cloth frame the scene.2015-05-09September 20 20152015-09-20