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A photograph of a smiling figure in saffron-orange drapery wearing a garland of golden-beaded rudraksha-style malas around the neck and head, with a red bindi on the forehead, extending a palm toward the forehead of a bald man in a dark blue shirt with a dark bead necklace, who raises his own palm in return. Behind them are gold and red decorative panels and draped fabric.

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May 02 20122012-05-02A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long ornate beaded necklace touching the forehead of a bald man in a light blue long-sleeved top with a blue cloth and rudraksha-style mala at his neck. The seated figure, with swept-back dark hair and a tilak on his forehead, sits on a gold-and-red throne, his eyes closed. Behind them, a partially visible person in white with a tilak watches. A red banner and wooden panelling are in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate beaded jewellery on a golden throne.2014-01-14May 02 20122012-05-02 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an orange-red saffron robe and a long gold-beaded necklace, with a yellow tilak on his forehead and hair tied back, placing his right hand on the bald head of a shaven-headed man in a light blue long-sleeved top with a blue lanyard and rudraksha-style beads. The recipient has his eyes closed and his hands held together. Behind them is a gold ornate throne and a red backdrop, in an indoor room. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate gold-bead adornments; he is shown giving a blessing to a devotee.2014-01-14February 09 20122012-02-09December 01 20112011-12-01A smiling man with swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands bare-chested, wearing an orange-red shawl edged with gold and a gold necklace, while placing both hands on the bald head of an older, light-skinned man in a khaki button-up shirt, who bows forward with his palm raised to the man's arm. A deep red curtain hangs behind them and a bright warm light glows across the scene. The standing man appears to be a person given the swept-back hair, ornate gold ornaments and saffron-orange shawl, and he is shown giving a blessing to a devotee.2012-02-09A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold-bead headband, with a gold-bead mala necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he presses his palm to the forehead of a devotee. He holds a small silver bowl in his other hand. The devotee wears a white shirt and an orange shawl. The background shows red and gold ceremonial drapery. Swamiji (probable) is described by the presentation cues of long swept-back hair, a gold-bead headband, saffron clothing and a gold mala; the figure is not otherwise confirmed.2012-05-01May 02 20122012-05-02February 09 20122012-02-09January 11 20142014-01-11February 09 20122012-02-09