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A photograph of a man in a rust-brown wrap with a gold-edged sash, wearing a rust-brown head covering with a gold band and a long necklace of wooden beads and white skull-like beads, with a leopard-print shawl over one shoulder. He stands in profile with his hand raised toward the head of a young boy in a blue t-shirt and black shorts, while another boy in an orange-and-white patterned shirt stands in front. Behind them, several people stand in a white-walled hall with red curtains, including a woman in a cream sari and girls in checked and plain clothes.

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November 03 20132013-11-03A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange and gold saffron-toned garment with a leopard-print shawl, wearing a rust-orange cap with gold trim and a long rudraksha-style mala with white beads and skull-like pendants. He extends his right hand toward the head of a young boy in an orange t-shirt standing on a red mat, while other people in a bright hall watch and move around; one woman in a cream sari stands behind, and a boy in a plaid shirt and jeans stands nearby. White wall-mounted cooling unit and red curtains frame the room. The man's cues (long swept-back hair, ornate clothing, mala) are distinctive, so this is a probable Swamiji in person giving a blessing to the boy.2013-11-03November 06 20132013-11-06A seated man in a brown and gold turban and brown draped garment, wearing a thick rudraksha mala and a braided white cord over his shoulder, reaches forward to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white collared shirt who holds his palms together in namaste. Behind them, a woman in a cream sari stands, and a seated man in grey shirt watches. A red cloth covers the floor and a wooden box with items sits at left.2013-11-03A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in a rust-red turban with a gold band, gold bangles, gold necklaces and a bare-shouldered gold and maroon wrap stands in profile, placing both hands on the head of a young boy in a dark t-shirt who bows forward. Behind them a second man in white with a rudraksha mala assists, and several people in white and light shirts stand watching near a window and a wall fan. A large portrait is partly visible at left.2013-11-02A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-brown shawl and a multi-coloured bead garland, extending a hand to rest on the head of a young boy in a striped navy and white polo shirt. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti with a red-gold border and a forehead tilak stands watching, and a woman in an orange sari with a red bindi and beaded necklace observes with a smile. Another person in a white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth sits beside the figure, and a bald man in orange in the lower right has a white paste mark on his head. Several more people in white and teal clothing stand in the background before red drapes. This appears to be a blessing or head-touching moment during a gathering, with the seated figure presenting the blessing, lightly indicated by the hand gesture.2013-05-12November 04 20132013-11-04A seated man in an orange-and-gold striped turban and rust-orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala of reddish beads and gold ceremonial ornaments near him, raises his cupped hands in blessing toward a young boy in a white t-shirt who stands with eyes lowered. Behind them, a seated man with white tilak marks and white clothing sits beside brass vessels, while women in white and red shirts stand in a hall with fans and red curtains. The scene reads as darshan or blessing in an ashram hall; the seated blessing figure shows several cues, including a saffron-toned turban, rudraksha beads and ornate gold, so he is described as Swamiji (probable).2013-11-06A photograph of a long-haired figure in a rust-orange shawl and a red-and-orange beaded mala with large round beads reaching out to place a hand on the head of a young boy in a red and white t-shirt, who bows his head. Behind them, other people in white and orange clothing stand or sit, and a red curtain hangs on the right. Several bald and seated attendees are visible in the foreground, and a bright window and wall form the background.2013-05-12November 07 20132013-11-07A seated man in an orange-brown saffron robe with long swept-back hair and a red and gold flower garland places a decorated pink and gold cap on the head of a young boy in a striped white and yellow shirt with a green beaded necklace. Behind them a woman in a white and green sari and a woman in a red patterned kurta stand or sit in a bright room with an air conditioner and a sheer curtain. Another man in orange carries a small child. The scene looks like a blessing or cap-placing ritual during a satsang gathering. Swamiji (probable) is the seated robed figure with the flower garland, long hair and saffron clothing.2013-05-28July 26 20152015-07-26