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September 05 2014

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A photograph of a bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth with a gold-and-beaded necklace placing his right palm on the forehead of a bearded man with greying hair in a white kurta and orange lanyard, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stand brass oil lamps (lamps) on a red draped backdrop, with a gold-framed element at left and other people in white garments at right. The man in saffron is visible from the side, with his hair pulled back in a bun and a small mark on his forehead; the scene reads as a blessing (anugraha) gesture. The man in saffron fits the a person cues of ceremonial gold necklace and saffron garb, shown in person with the blessing role.2015-10-06August 26 20142014-08-26A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala of large beads and a white vertical tilak on his forehead, placing his right hand on the forehead of a bald, bearded man in a white garment with an orange-red scarf printed with text. The seated man, a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold ornaments and rudraksha mala, is smiling and bestowing a blessing. Behind him stand a silver trident and gold decorative items, and a peacock-feather fan is visible at left. The setting appears to be a ceremonial stage or throne area with orange and white striped panels.2014-09-13A seated figure in an orange-red robe and a layered rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a bearded, bald man in a white kurta, who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The seated man wears a rudraksha necklace and has his hair tied back; a silver trident with a gold-tipped top stands beside him, and a gold lion-form sculpture is visible at lower left. A red carpet, wooden pillars and a standing fan are in the background, and a partially visible woman in red sits at right. a person, identified by the saffron robe, rudraksha malas and the attendant trident, is giving a blessing to a devotee at what appears to be a darshan. The photo is an event image taken in a temple-style hall.2014-09-14A 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.2014-10-12December 21 20132013-12-21September 05 20142014-09-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-bead necklace smiles broadly while raising his right arm to touch the forehead of a devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and an orange-red scarf printed with script, and holds his left palm up in front of him. Behind them stand a silver ceremonial staff with a finial and a golden deity or throne ornament against red drapes. The seated man has long swept-back hair and matching ornate gold ornaments, which is consistent with the a person description; the scarf and white garment mark the devotee.2014-07-23September 03 20142014-09-03July 04 20132013-07-04A seated teacher in rust-red robes with a rudraksha-style garland of white jasmine and red-yellow flowers places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The teacher has a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and sits beside a gilded lion-head armrest on a red-cushioned seat. The devotee, with grey hair and moustache, wears a white shirt, a red-orange shawl, a wristwatch and folded hands, receiving blessing. A tall white-and-gold pole stands between them, and a gold-framed picture hangs on the wall behind. Other attendees sit at the edge of the frame in a satsang-style gathering.2014-05-13March 17 20142014-03-17