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A 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.

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November 13 20132013-11-13November 14 20132013-11-14A seated man in a maroon-red sleeveless garment with a gold border and a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder places his right hand on the crown of a kneeling young man's head, smiling with eyes closed. A small red bindi marks his forehead. A kneeling young man in a dark brown t-shirt with a red rudraksha mala and a white flower garland receives the blessing, his palm resting on his own knee. Behind them stand a golden lion-form throne support, a golden deity murti, and a golden-yellow cloth draped with garlands of green, yellow and red flowers. A wristwatch is visible on the kneeling man's wrist. The seated man appears to be the one being described on the page as the person giving the blessing; his appearance shows a rudraksha mala and bare shoulder but no distinctly identifying cues like saffron clothing or long swept hair, so the identification is uncertain.2013-11-14A 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.2012-08-26A seated man in a rust-red shawl and a rudraksha mala with a white tilak on his forehead raises his right hand toward the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt who stands before him. The seated man smiles while touching the younger man's head, and the younger man smiles with palms raised. A golden throne with carved ornamental detail is at the left, with potted green plants and a red cushion behind them. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment at an ashram.2015-02-19 +1 copiesAugust 21 20122012-08-21 +1 copiesNovember 14 20132013-11-14July 21 20142014-07-21A seated man in saffron-and-maroon robes with a gold-toned sash and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, a white tilak on his forehead, extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The standing man's palms are pressed together in a respectful gesture. Behind them, a woman in white stands near ornate gold carvings, brass oil lamps and a lattice panel. A red-upholstered seat and a red-patterned cushion are visible at left, and a fan stands at right.2015-08-23A 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.2014-01-14A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair and rudraksha mala beads around his neck, wearing a rust-orange sleeveless wrap over bare shoulders, reaching out to touch the forehead of a seated older man with grey hair and a short beard. The older man wears a white kurta with an orange-and-white lanyard and a saffron shawl, and holds one palm raised. Behind them is a deep red curtain and a golden pole, with a gold-trimmed red seat in the foreground. The gesture suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Two people are visible, plus a partially visible figure at left edge. The bearded man in orange matches the appearance of a person, giving a forehead blessing to the devotee in white.2016-07-14A photograph of an indoor satsang setting with a seated figure bare-chested except for a red-orange shawl, a rudraksha mala and a white garland, his dark hair in a topknot, sitting on red tiger-striped cloth beside a large gold lion-head ornament. He extends both hands toward a man in a teal kurta with a rudraksha mala, who holds his palms up in a receiving gesture. Other people in white and red-orange shawls stand in the background near a white wall and air conditioner. The seated figure's appearance matches the presentation cues associated with a person, with a topknot, orange shawl and rudraksha mala, though this is not a confirmed identification.2013-11-21 +1 copies