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December 11 2011

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A photograph of a sannyasi with long dark hair tied back and a white tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala, seated and extending both hands toward the forehead of a man in a white shirt draped with an orange scarf. The recipient has his palms raised upward at his head. Behind them, another man in an orange scarf stands with hands folded, and a window and white wall form the backdrop. The gesture resembles a blessing or darshan exchange. Probable Swamiji is seated on the left in saffron cloth with rudraksha mala and long hair.2013-02-22 +1 copiesA man in an orange saffron shawl with a rudraksha mala, white horizontal tilak and red bindi places his right hand on the forehead of a seated devotee in a white shirt during a blessing. The devotee bends forward with hands raised. Behind them hangs a deep maroon curtain and a red cushioned seat. Two people visible.2011-12-25April 22 20122012-04-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron silk garment with a rudraksha mala draped across his chest, seated on a red cushioned seat, placing his right palm on the crown of a bald, bearded man in a white shirt who kneels before him with hands raised. A small red tilak mark is visible on the seated man's forehead. Behind them stand a brass oil lamp with a glowing flame, a pillar and red drapery, and a large painted backdrop in warm orange tones. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron garments and rudraksha beads, consistent with the page's claim.2011-11-29July 04 20132013-07-04March 20 20132013-03-20 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20122012-01-08April 19 20122012-04-19A seated man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a long braid and a thick orange-brown braided cord around his neck places his right palm on the forehead of a younger man in a white kurta, who sits with his eyes closed and his hands raised in front of him. The seated figure has a white tilak on his forehead and a long dark braid over his shoulder. The setting is an indoor room with a white wall, an air conditioning unit and a window in the background, and a dark wooden side table. a person (saffron dhoti and shawl, long braid, braided cord, forehead mark) gives a blessing touch to a devotee receiving darshan.2013-07-01A man in an orange saffron shawl with a rudraksha mala around his neck places his right palm on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. The orange-clad man has hair tied back in a bun and a red-tinted tilak on his forehead, appearing to give a blessing. The white-clad man has his hand raised in a gesture of receiving it. Behind them are wooden shelves with a brass lamp and a plant against a pale wall, with a dark red curtain at left. A woman is partly visible at the far right edge.2011-11-26July 01 20132013-07-01A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown wrap with long dark hair and a white forehead mark, a rudraksha mala hanging at his chest, placing his right palm on the forehead of a smiling man in a pink t-shirt and orange lanyard. The recipient kneels with hands joined in front, eyes closed. Plain cream wall and an air conditioner in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, orange-brown clothing and rudraksha mala are the visible cues.2012-10-07