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October 12 2014

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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle, a gold-and-bead necklace and a rudraksha-style garland, placing his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling, shaved-head devotee in white kurta with hands in anjali mudra and an orange-and-maroon printed shawl. Behind them are gold drapes, a silver staff and a golden kalasha-like vessel. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces, a person candidate in an in-person blessing; the devotee is a person in white receiving the blessing.2014-07-14October 26 20142014-10-26September 20 20152015-09-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare chest, a gold bead necklace and a white forehead mark touches the head of a standing young man in a white t-shirt with an orange shawl printed with script. The seated man is seated on an orange cushioned seat with a gold deity or ornamental piece behind, and a silver staff is visible. Red and white striped wooden screens form the backdrop, and a peacock-feather fan appears at the left edge. The seated figure's identity is not established from appearance alone.2014-08-31December 24 20142014-12-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and orange shawl. A silver trident stands beside them, with a golden kalasha and green plants behind. The devotee stands with hands folded in a respectful gesture.2014-10-12A photograph of a seated man in saffron-red robes with a gold-bead garland and a pale vertical tilak on his forehead, his bare right arm extended and his palm resting on the head of a kneeling man. The kneeling devotee wears a white dhoti-style shirt with an orange-red shawl printed with script. The seated figure holds a folded paper in his left hand. Behind them are a tall silver staff topped with a disc, a golden cobra-hooded object, a golden lion-faced ornament at left, a peacock-feather fan at left and red draped curtains. The gesture appears to be a blessing given to the devotee. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair tied back and wears a gold-bead garland, saffron robes and a red tilak, with a ceremonial setting.2014-07-25August 01 20142014-08-01Indoor temple scene with gold-embossed decorative panels behind. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, thick gold chain garlands, gold bangles and an orange-brown cloth draped over one shoulder places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears an orange-red turban, white clothing, an orange sash with printed text, and beaded mala necklaces, with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, an ornately dressed deity murti is adorned with gold jewellery, garlands and colourful silk drapes in red, green and purple. A second person in white and orange stands at the right edge. Blessing and darshan are shown as the seated figure touches the devotee's head.2015-10-24July 20 20142014-07-20September 03 20142014-09-03A seated man in a rust-orange wrap and brown shawl, with rudraksha beads on his neck, places his right hand on the forehead of a woman kneeling before him. He has a topknot and white vibhuti marks, and holds a small white paper packet in his left hand. The woman wears a white T-shirt and an orange shawl printed with text, with rudraksha bracelets on her wrist, and holds a small white paper cup. Gold lion-headed carvings and a silver and gold staff sit beside them.2014-09-14