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A man in a rose-pink dhoti and wrap with long dark hair, white and red forehead markings, and multiple rudraksha malas with gold-toned beads and a large gold pendant stands at left, applying a red mark to the forehead of a seated man in a pink-and-orange striped shirt and orange shawl at right. The standing man's hand rests on the other's head. Behind them are a gold-decorated throne with leopard-print upholstery, red curtains and a gold vessel. The setting suggests a blessing or ritual touch.

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April 04 20162016-04-04April 04 20162016-04-04A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red wrap and beaded gold-and-red bead necklaces and bracelets, with long dark hair swept back and a gold earring, placing his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and orange printed shawl. The devotee's hands are pressed together in anjali beside him. Behind them is a gold ornate throne with leopard-print cushions, a red curtain and a standing fan. The scene reads as a blessing or darshan moment.2016-04-04April 04 20162016-04-04July 24 20142014-07-24September 20 20152015-09-20Photograph of a Kalpataru-style blessing. A man with slicked-back hair, a white sandal-paste tilak on his forehead, a red-and-gold saffron-toned cloth, and a multi-strand beaded necklace of gold and bead ornaments extends his raised right hand in a blessing gesture over the head of a seated man in a grey sweater with a collar and a moustache. A gold ornamental object and red flowers appear in the background. Another person is partly visible at the right edge. a person: the seated figure wears saffron-orange drapery, beaded ornaments and a white tilak, and is performing the blessing.2014-01-03A photograph of a seated man in ochre-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial pendant, his right hand resting on the head of a devotee kneeling before him. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a draped orange shawl, and sits in front of ornate gold carved panels and a red velvet cushion. The devotee wears a white shirt and an orange shawl and holds his own right palm up near the seated man's arm. The setting suggests a blessing or darshan moment.2012-05-02A seated man in a red-orange dhoti and red headband with gold patterning, wearing a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold-bead necklace, has his bare-chested torso draped in red fabric. He reaches forward to touch the forehead of an older grey-haired man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl, who kneels and holds a small dish. A silver trident stands behind, a golden lion-faced figure sits at left, and peacock feathers and a saffron cloth appear in the background. a person is the seated figure, giving blessing to a devotee in a ritual setting.2014-05-05A photograph of a robed teacher in maroon-red clothing placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee with bare shoulders and palms pressed together in namaste. The teacher wears rudraksha beads on his wrists, arm and neck, a gold ring, a gold necklace, a vermilion bindu and white tilak on his forehead, and dark locks gathered high with rudraksha beads. A red curtain and purple lighting form the backdrop, and a brass deity statue with a crown sits at the lower left beside a silver pillar. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment.2017-07-11 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a white vibhuti band and red bindi, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt. He is seated on a red zebra-striped chair before a golden throne. Behind him a statue in saffron robes with a flower garland and a golden deity murti sit against a green backdrop with an oil lamp at right. The scene suggests a blessing given during satsang. Probable Swamiji identified by the orange robe, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and long hair, performing a blessing of a devotee.2012-10-07August 23 20152015-08-23