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A photograph of a bare-chested man with long dreadlocks and a white vertical tilak on his forehead placing his right hand on the head of a young boy. The man wears an orange-red cloth, layered gold-beaded necklaces, a bracelet and armband of coral-coloured beads, and gold earrings. The boy, with short dark hair, wears an orange shawl, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and a gold wristwatch, and is bowing his head forward. Behind them stands a golden deity murti with a crown, and a golden kalasha-style vessel is partly visible. Painted figures in orange and white robes appear on a backdrop behind them. The man appears to be a probable Swamiji based on long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, orange clothing and rudraksha-style beads, shown in a blessing gesture to the boy.

2017-07-07 +1 copies

A man with long swept-back dreadlocked hair and a rust-red shawl over bare shoulders places his right hand on the head of a young boy in an orange garment, with the boy's hands raised near his face. Beside them stands a golden deity murti with a crown. In the background a man in an orange robe wears a white ID badge, and another devotee with a white forehead mark stands near. Brass railings and a dark red curtain frame the setting. Swamiji (probable): the man wears a rust-red shawl, long swept-back hair and a dark beard, matching his role as the officiating guru blessing the boy during the puja.

A photograph of a seated man with long dark braided hair, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, and a red-orange cloth wrapped around his body, with a leopard-print cloth at the waist and rudraksha beads and gold chains at his neck. He rests one hand on the head of a young boy kneeling before him with palms joined in namaskar, the boy wearing a white cloth and beads. Behind them a golden ornate throne or peetha with brown rudraksha-textured backing and a golden deity murti stands near a brass oil lamp, and a silver-handled staff leans in the foreground. Two people are visible. The sequence suggests a blessing given to a devotee.

June 30 2017

A photograph of a long-haired man with a white forehead mark and a rust-red cloth draped over his shoulders, wearing a multi-strand gold bead necklace, pressing his hand on the head of a short-haired young man in a white t-shirt and red-patterned shawl. The young man's palms are pressed together in devotion. Behind them stands a gold deity murti and a silver staff, with a peacock-feather fan in the foreground and red drapes in the background. The setting suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man wears a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and a ritual cloth, with long swept hair; his identity is an appearance-based label only.

A seated man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, gold earrings, bangles and a rudraksha mala, wearing an orange-red shawl, is raising his hands to the head of a young boy in a black long-sleeved top with a rudraksha necklace. The boy's hands are raised in blessing as he bends toward the man. Behind them is an ornate golden throne with carved gilt panels, and a gong hangs in the background. A small gold ritual object sits in the foreground.

A photograph of a long-haired man in a rust-orange wrap and bare shoulder placing his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. The man wears white vibhuti on his forehead, a gold necklace, and a long, swept-back braid of hair; his expression is warm. Behind them stands a gold-toned deity murti and an ornate gold carved backdrop. The boy's gaze is upward. Two people are visible.

August 02 2014

A photograph of a long-haired man with dreadlocks, a white vibhuti line on his forehead, and gold ornaments and rudraksha bracelets, bare-chested in a saffron-orange cloth, placing his hand on the head of a young boy kneeling before him. The boy wears an orange shawl and rudraksha beads and looks up attentively. Behind them, a golden deity murti stands beside a brass lamp and a brass bell, with other people in orange and white clothing seated in the background.

July 04 2016

2016-07-04 +1 copies

July 26 2017

A seated man in a rust-brown robe with gold trim and a long brown mala necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in an orange sleeveless top with a red lanyard. The boy holds his left palm up in a gesture of receiving. Gold lion-head armrests and a dark chair frame the seated figure, with a large white screen behind. A man's shoulder is partly visible at the right edge. The setting suggests a blessing during an indoor satsang or darshan. The seated figure's distinctive long hair in a bun, brown robe and mala cues make Swamiji a probable candidate, shown in person giving a blessing.