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A photograph of an intimate initiation moment against a deep red draped backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long swept-back dark hair, a white vibhuti mark on the forehead, rudraksha malas and silver ceremonial necklaces, and bead bracelets, places his right hand on the forehead of a bald man in a white kurta wearing an orange scarf and rudraksha mala. The bald devotee holds his palm up in front of his face in receptive reverence. A gilded golden throne edge is visible at right.

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A seated man in a flowing orange-saffron shawl and orange garment, with long swept-back dark hair, gold earrings, a tilak on his forehead, and multiple rudraksha malas and a silver chain, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white collared shirt and rudraksha mala. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, in front of red silk drapery. Behind them a bald man in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits in the background. The kneeling devotee wears a ring and holds his hands together in a respectful gesture.2012-08-26August 26 20122012-08-26A photograph of a ritual blessing in front of a deep red velvet drape. A bald man in a white shirt with an orange-and-white sash stands at left with palms pressed together, his head being touched on the forehead by a seated man at right. The seated figure wears an orange robe draped over the shoulder, multiple rudraksha malas, a silver-and-bead ceremonial necklace, a bead armband, a gold earring and a white tripundra mark on the forehead; his long dark hair is swept back. He sits on a gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion. The scene appears to be a personal blessing or initiation moment during satsang. a person seated on the throne, with rudraksha malas, ornate silver necklace and orange robe.2012-08-26A photograph of a seated figure in long dark hair and an orange garment with the bare upper torso, whose right hand rests on the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes wearing a brown beaded mala, hands joined in prayer. Behind them a table holds a silver tray with offerings and small items, and an older man in orange and a white shawl stands in the background. The seated figure's distinctive long hair and orange clothing with a bare-chested drape are cues that make this a probable Swamiji (probable) giving blessing to a devotee in what looks like an ashram setting. The kneeling devotee wears a white kurta and an ID card on a lanyard. Red curtains and other people are partly visible around the room.2008-04-04August 22 20122012-08-22 +1 copiesMarch 27 20082008-03-27A photograph of a healing blessing at an indoor gathering. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top places his right hand on the head of a seated man in a white collared shirt with a beaded rudraksha-style mala, who holds a folded paper slip. Beside them, a shaven-headed man in orange robes holds a small card, and figures in white clothing are visible in the background. A red cloth and small offerings sit on the floor. a person: the long-haired man in orange is a candidate by appearance (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing), performing a blessing, so he is recorded as present in person with unsure certainty.2008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26A photograph of a seated man in a maroon-red silk wrap with a long plaited braid and a thick gold-and-rust beaded necklace, applying a white mark to the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a maroon long-sleeved top. The seated man has a white vertical tilak on his forehead and a red dot, and his arm extends over the shaved man's head. Behind them is a floral garland arrangement of yellow, white and red flowers and a golden-orange draped cloth. A third man in white with rudraksha beads stands at the right edge.2013-11-13August 26 20122012-08-26August 26 20122012-08-26March 26 20082008-03-26