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May 09 2015

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A seated figure with short dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt with a red lanyard and red shawl. Behind them, devotees in orange and white stand and sit; a woman in white with a long rudraksha mala sits nearby, and a silver-toned stand and a drum are visible at left, with potted plants and a gold cloth at lower left. The scene appears to be a blessing or forehead-touching ritual; the seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of ornate saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2015-05-09A bare-shouldered figure in saffron-orange cloth with long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold necklace, is blessing a man in white kurta with a red sash and red lanyard. The figure's right hand rests on the devotee's forehead while the devotee holds both palms raised. Behind them, people in white and red clothing stand and sit in a warm-lit hall with a dark drape and potted plants. This is a person figure giving a blessing to a devotee; the setting suggests satsang or darshan.2015-05-09September 11 20142014-09-11May 09 20152015-05-09A photograph of a ritual initiation in an indoor hall. A young priest in orange-red robes with a white tilak on his forehead and a pink-and-green floral garland sits on a red cloth and presses his right hand to the forehead of a bald man in a white kurta with an orange shawl printed with script. The bald man raises his left hand in a gesture of receiving blessing. A tall silver staff and a gold lion-headed figure stand beside them, with rose petals scattered on the red seat. Behind them, several women in white with orange shawls stand or sit, and a projection screen is visible at upper right.2014-05-11May 09 20152015-05-09A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with gold beads, his bare upper arm visible, placing his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling devotee with thinning grey hair. The devotee wears cream clothing and a red shawl printed with script, his hands pressed together. Behind them, several standing people in white garments and red shawls with ID lanyards watch, and a potted plant and drum are visible at the edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, matching the page. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2015-05-09A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a thick rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders raises a hand to bless a smiling man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a lanyard badge. The man raises both palms in response. Behind them, several people in white and one woman in orange stand in a hall with red curtains and a staircase on the right. a person is seated in orange clothing with rudraksha malas, appearing in person, while the blessing man is a devotee.2013-07-03A photo of a blessing ritual in a temple-style hall with gold lamps and maroon drapes. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, presses one hand to the forehead of a standing man in white clothes and a red shawl, who raises his other palm. A woman in white with a dark mala sits nearby, and other devotees in white and red shawls stand behind, with a drum visible at upper left.2015-05-09September 02 20132013-09-02A photograph of a diksha-style blessing in a warmly lit hall. A man with a swept-back dark ponytail, a white tilak on his forehead, gold-bead necklaces and an orange-red garment with gold border places his right palm on the forehead of an older man with grey hair and moustache. The older man wears a white kurta and raises both hands, palms out, in reception. A woman in white with a green pendant sits with eyes closed at right. Gold ornaments and a gold object sit in the foreground against a textured gold wall. Probable Swamiji's cues include the swept-back hair, gold necklaces and saffron-orange garment, and he is the one giving the blessing.2014-01-04December 13 20132013-12-13