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April 26 2015

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October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange sannyasi robe with a rudraksha mala and a white tripundra on the forehead, placing a hand on the forehead of a short-haired man in a white shirt with an orange-and-white beaded necklace and an orange shawl. Lush green plants and a golden decorated backdrop with floral garlands fill the background, and a red cushioned seat sits at left. A second person is partially visible at the right edge. The gesture suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Two physical people are visible in the scene.2015-02-25A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple setting. A shaved-headed priest in a saffron-orange garment with a bare upper body and a brown cord over his shoulder places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and a red-and-white beaded mala. The priest holds a folded white paper in his left hand and a silver trident stands beside them. Behind them are gold deity ornaments, white and red flower garlands, a purple cloth and a peacock-feather fan at left. A woman in white is partly visible at the right edge. No candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance, so the priest is described by role only.2014-10-27 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20152015-02-25November 11 20132013-11-11July 01 20162016-07-01A photograph of a diksha-style blessing in a temple hall before gilded deity murti decorated with garlands and green cloth. A long-haired man in a rust-red wrap and rudraksha mala sits on the left, his right hand raised and placed on the head of a shaved-headed devotee kneeling in white with a red-orange shawl and red beaded mala. A woman in white with a red shawl kneels beside them with palms joined, and a standing figure in white appears at right. Gold ornaments, a trident-like staff and potted greenery frame the scene.2014-12-24Indoor photo of a seated figure in a maroon-and-gold silk garment with a gold-and-brown bead necklace and a white vertical forehead mark, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white collared shirt who kneels with palms pressed together and a red-brown rudraksha-style mala hanging from his neck. Behind them a deity murti is decorated with a large garland of orange and yellow marigolds and a blue cloth backdrop, with a kalasha-like brass vessel and an orange cloth. A mirror and wall outlet appear at right, and another seated devotee in white is partly visible. The scene looks like a blessing or darshan.2013-11-11July 11 20132013-07-11A photograph of a seated man in a rust-coloured garment and a long white-and-red flower garland with a brown rudraksha mala, with white vibhuti on his forehead and a red bindi, placing his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who leans forward with bowed head. A gold-embossed throne with red velvet cushions and a silver parrot finial stands beside them, with flower garlands and a green-draped backdrop behind. The seated man appears to be a person by appearance, with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland cues, and is shown conferring a blessing.2015-04-26July 14 20132013-07-14A photograph of a satsang setting in which a man in a rust-orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned seat among green leafy plants, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead. He extends his right hand to press the palm of his hand against the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a lanyard, while the devotee raises his hands in a blessing gesture. Behind them, a deity murti adorned with garlands and flowers stands, and a woman in a red shawl sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. a person cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron-orange robe, shown as the figure giving the blessing.2015-02-25