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July 20 2015

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A man in an orange turban, orange robe and layered gold necklaces sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne with closed eyes and hands extended, while a man in a white shirt with a red shawl bends forward toward him, holding a thread or cord. Behind them, a woman in white and a shaven-headed man in orange with a tilak stand near a golden ornament, and a white ceiling fan and gilded panels fill the room. The seated orange-clad figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, a turban and ceremonial gold necklaces, matching the page's Swamiji (probable) candidate, while the standing devotee in white is a devotee.2015-07-20A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, extending his arms to hold white threads that are being placed over the head of a bald man kneeling in a white shirt. Another man in orange robes and a beaded mala stands beside him, holding the threads, and a bald man with white forehead markings and arm bands watches nearby. A woman in white and red stands behind, with a brass vessel and a white fan in the background.2015-07-20July 20 20152015-07-20July 20 20152015-07-20July 20 20152015-07-20Guru Purnima 2015 satsang scene in a decorated room. A seated man in a deep red turban, red robes and layered rudraksha malas with gold ornaments holds up a long white flower garland, while a grey-bearded devotee in orange robes and a white shawl kneels with folded hands before him. Behind them stand three men: one in white with glasses, one shaved-headed in white with a red bindi and tripundra marks, and one with long hair, white tilak and a bare upper body. Behind the seated figure are yellow and red marigold and flower decorations and a golden deity murti. A throne-like golden seat is visible.2015-07-31A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban, red and turquoise beaded necklace, and saffron-and-yellow striped shawl, with a bare chest and gold earrings, extending his right hand to place it on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a white cloth tied over his eyes. The man bows with his palms joined. Behind them stand several people in saffron robes and rudraksha malas, one holding a small brass ritual object, and a golden deity murti sits beside the seated figure. A golden throne-like backdrop and red cushioned seat complete the scene. Appearance suggests a probable Swamiji (probable) giving a blessing to a devotee at night, with the visible cues being the turban, ornate beaded necklace and saffron shawl.2015-08-09Indoor satsang scene: a person in a brown and gold draped garment with a striped red-and-gold turban and a coral-coloured beaded necklace stands with a hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed man in orange and red robes with a rudraksha mala and bangles, whose palms are raised and eyes closed. Behind them a seated man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha beads sits on a red mat, a standing fan and red curtains are visible, and a gold ceremonial seat edges the frame. The turbaned figure appears to be giving a blessing or energy transmission (diksha-like gesture) to a devotee. Swamiji (probable): the turbaned figure has long dark hair tied back, a turban, ornate gold-bordered brown clothing and a coral necklace, consistent with a presiding teacher role.2013-11-07A seated figure in a rust-red turban, red-orange robe and a long ornate necklace of rudraksha beads and gold-toned beads sits on a golden throne before a flower-decorated altar with yellow and orange garlands. An older man with grey hair and a beard, wearing an orange shawl and a white flower garland, bows forward and touches the seated figure's arm. Around them stand three men in white and saffron clothing with white tilak marks on their foreheads, one holding rudraksha malas, watching with smiles. Golden deity murti and brass ritual objects sit on the altar. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, consistent with the page's description of the event.2015-07-31Photograph of a darshan blessing indoors in a white-walled hall with a red curtain and standing fans. A seated figure in an orange-brown wrap and striped reddish-gold turban places his right hand on the forehead of an older man with white hair and beard, who wears a white shirt and a rudraksha mala and keeps his eyes closed with hands raised. Behind them a seated man in white with a rudraksha mala looks on, a man in white stands in the background, and a younger man in white with a rudraksha mala sits at the right edge. The seated blessing figure has long dark hair tied up and a bead necklace; he is a person by appearance, bearing a turban and ornate orange clothing, but this is uncertain.2013-11-06A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and draped saffron-orange cloth, wearing a red floral garland and gold ornaments, receiving a gesture from a devotee. A man in white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala kneels with folded hands and offers his palms toward the seated figure, while a golden kalasha-style vessel rests nearby. Behind them, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala holds her hands together in namaste, and other attendees in white and rust-coloured shawls stand by. A golden trident is visible at the top of the frame, and a red curtain hangs in the background.2015-09-06A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-red robe with gold trim sits on a gilded throne, wearing a long layered gold-bead necklace and rudraksha mala, with gold armbands and bangles. Before him a man in a white shirt kneels and holds the seated man's bare foot in both hands, performing padapuja. Behind them stands a bald man with vibhuti on his forehead, wearing thick glasses and a rudraksha mala over a saffron robe. Two more people in saffron and white stand at the back, and a brass oil lamp rests on the right. A dark red backdrop fills the background.2015-10-13