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A photograph of a diksha-style blessing in a temple-like hall. A man in a red-orange dhoti-style garment with a long pink and gold garland and a white vertical forehead mark places his right hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt, who bows forward. The young man holds an orange-red shawl printed with script around his neck. Behind them stand a silver trident, a bronze cobra and a gold figure, with red drapes behind. Two people are visible, one partially at the right edge.

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July 16 20142014-07-16July 16 20142014-07-16A photograph of a seated man in saffron-red robes with a gold-bead garland and a pale vertical tilak on his forehead, his bare right arm extended and his palm resting on the head of a kneeling man. The kneeling devotee wears a white dhoti-style shirt with an orange-red shawl printed with script. The seated figure holds a folded paper in his left hand. Behind them are a tall silver staff topped with a disc, a golden cobra-hooded object, a golden lion-faced ornament at left, a peacock-feather fan at left and red draped curtains. The gesture appears to be a blessing given to the devotee. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair tied back and wears a gold-bead garland, saffron robes and a red tilak, with a ceremonial setting.2014-07-25A photograph of a bare-chested man in a red-orange dhoti-style wrap with a long, gold-bead necklace and rudraksha malas, applying a hand to the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and orange scarf printed with script. The man with long dark hair and a white tilak with red bindi, is a person, performing a blessing. Behind them stands a gold-plated cobra-hooded altar piece and a silver staff with coiled serpent design against red drapes. Two physical people are visible, plus a partly visible peacock-feather ornament at left.2014-07-27A seated figure on a gilded golden throne with lion-head armrests and a peacock-feather fan behind him wears a red-orange shawl, a long gold-and-black bead necklace, and a white tilak on his forehead, while a shaved-headed devotee in a white shirt kneels and bows toward him, touching the red shawl draped over the armrest. A silver staff with a finial stands beside the throne, and a woman with a tilak is partly visible at the right edge. The setting is a red-and-white room with wooden latticework and an air conditioner. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by his long swept-back hair, ornate gold bead garland and saffron-orange shawl, receiving a devotee's obeisance.2014-08-27 +1 copiesAugust 01 20142014-08-01July 14 20142014-07-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace and long swept-back hair places his hand on the forehead of a devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl printed with text. The devotee has his eyes closed and his arms are raised. A tall silver trident stands beside them, with a gold ornament and red curtains behind. A partially visible person at the right edge wears a white tilak. a person appears as the seated figure, identified by his saffron robes, gold necklace and long swept-back hair, and is shown giving a blessing. The scene looks like a ritual blessing or darshan.2014-07-14July 16 20142014-07-16July 16 20142014-07-16August 01 20142014-08-01A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A figure with long dark hair in a bun, wearing a rust-orange robe and a gold necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a man with short greying hair and a moustache. The man wears a white shirt and an orange-red printed cloth around his neck and raises his left palm toward the blesser. A silver staff with a round finial stands behind the blesser against red and gold drapes. The blesser fits the appearance cues of Swamiji (probable), with long hair, orange robe and gold necklace, and the page indicates his presence at this satsang. Two physical people are visible.2014-07-19