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October 06 2015

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A seated man in a rust-brown and gold-bordered dhoti-style wrap with a heavy gold beaded necklace and a long swept-back hair knot reaches forward to touch the hands of a standing man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, women in white and orange-trimmed clothing with garlands stand near gold lamps and a red draped backdrop. A seated figure in the background holds a sheet of paper. The seated man, with his long hair, saffron-toned wrap and ornate gold necklaces, matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, so this is an in-person candidate.

A photograph of a ritual blessing inside a temple-like hall with gold-toned shrine ornaments at left. A seated figure in a saffron-orange shawl with a gold-toned sash and a heavy gold beaded necklace extends an arm to touch the forehead of a bald older man in white kurta and orange shawl, who raises his palm in response. Behind them a woman in white with a red-orange shawl holds thin sticks, and a second woman wears a rudraksha mala and a red-brown shawl. A red cloth covers a table, and a fan and other devotees in white stand in the background.

March 03 2015

March 26th 2014

Photograph of a devotional blessing at an outdoor ceremony under a canopy with an orange fringed top and gold-carved wooden pillar at left. A man with long dark hair pulled back, wearing a rust-red shawl and a long beaded necklace, reaches forward to touch the forehead of a shaven-headed man in a white kurta with a red shawl, whose palms are pressed together in respectful greeting. Seated and standing devotees in white and red clothing are blurred in the background. The shaven-headed man is a devotee receiving the blessing. Scene suggests a padapuja or blessing during satsang.

A photograph of a long-haired man in a saffron-and-gold wrap with a rudraksha mala touching the forehead of a bald man in white clothes and an orange shawl, both smiling with raised hands. Behind them, several people in white and orange sit on a red mat before red drapes and an ornate golden deity murti, with a bundle of sticks held near the frame. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation exchange. The long-haired man with ornate cues matches the in-person candidate on the page, though identity is uncertain from appearance.

A seated man with long dark hair tied up, wearing a rust-orange robe with gold trim and a rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the forehead of a bald older man in a white robe with an orange shawl. The seated man holds a rolled white cloth in his other hand. Behind them, a framed portrait and a golden garland, with other people in white and orange clothing in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, gold trim and rudraksha beads, matching the ceremonial presentation of the event page. The bald man kneels and receives the blessing.

A photograph of an indoor ritual moment in a warm-toned room with a golden ornament and brown armchair in the background. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, white and red forehead markings and a rudraksha mala with a saffron wrap stands at left, holding a folded white paper in one hand while placing his other hand on the head of a bald, bearded man in a white garment with a red-orange wrap. The recipient raises one hand toward his head in a gesture of reception. A golden deity murti and a white rope are visible at left. Two people are present. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired figure with rudraksha malas and saffron wrap, shown performing the blessing.

A seated ritual officiant in an orange-red and gold-bordered dhoti with rudraksha beads and a red thread on the wrist holds a peacock-feather fan and a folded white paper, pressing a hand on the forehead of a light-haired Western man in white kurta and orange-red shawl who has his eyes closed and palms raised. Gold ceremonial items sit in the foreground and women in white and orange shawls and rudraksha malas watch behind. A blurred gilded frame and wall decor fill the background.

Close photograph of two men in an indoor setting with golden decor behind them. On the left, a man with long swept-back dark hair, white tilak on his forehead, red bindi, rudraksha-style layered silver beaded necklaces and silver bracelets, wearing a red-orange shawl over bare shoulders, is pressing his right hand to the forehead of a man on the right. The right man, with light brown hair, wears a white long-sleeved top and a red rudraksha mala, and holds his palm up in an anjali gesture.

September 30 2013

A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange cloth, gold-beaded garland and gold ceremonial necklaces, extending a hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a rust-orange shawl. The man in white raises his palm in front of his face. Behind them a seated woman in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and tilak sits before draped gold curtains and a red carpet. A silver-topped staff stands beside the seated figure, and a gold object is at the lower left. The seated figure with the distinctive hair, garlands and orange clothing shows cues consistent with a person, performing a blessing touch on the forehead, a common paduka puja or darshan gesture.