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April 10 2016

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A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange wrap and a large black turban-style head covering, wearing a multicolour beaded garland in red, blue and white, gold chains and a gold pendant. He rests his right hand on the bald head of a man in a white garment with a white sacred thread, who bows forward toward him. A gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a gold deity murti are behind them, and a woman in a white sari stands at the right edge.2016-02-24May 02 20142014-05-02A seated figure in an orange-red turban and rust-coloured robe with a gold-edged sash rests his right hand on the bald head of a kneeling man in a white kurta and orange-red shawl. The seated man smiles and wears a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a purple wristband. The kneeling man holds his palm up toward the viewer. Behind them, several standing men wear white kurtas and red shawls, and a child with curly hair is partly visible at right. A red cushioned seat and a floral arrangement sit in the foreground, with a gold-trimmed red cloth hanging behind. The scene looks like a blessing or initiation moment during an event. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange-red turban and robe with rudraksha beads.2015-07-13A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange and gold wrap, wearing a long brown beaded mala necklace and an armlet, reaches out to touch the forehead of a kneeling man with short dark hair. The kneeling man wears a white shirt and an orange scarf printed with script, and his hands are pressed together in anjali. Behind them is a deep red drape and a gold ornate throne back. The gesture resembles a blessing or darshan. a person appears to be the seated figure, identified by the turban, distinctive mala and ornate gold throne cues.2015-10-25April 04 20182018-04-04A photograph of a bare-chested man in a red-brown cloth and leopard-print lower garment, wearing long white and yellow flower garlands, rudraksha malas on the chest and arms, and a white tilak on the forehead, placing his right hand on the head of a man kneeling in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. A woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala bends forward behind them, and standing people in white shirts and ID lanyards watch from the right. The setting appears to be an indoor satsang hall with red drapes. Swamiji (probable): the figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, ornate garlands and ceremonial gold ornament is giving a blessing to the kneeling devotee.2014-04-27May 02 20142014-05-02A seated figure in an orange-saffron garment with a yellow and red flower garland and gold earrings extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl, who holds red fruit in cupped hands. A woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace stands behind, and a row of young people in white and lavender garments watches from the background. Behind the seated figure, a golden horse with flower garlands and brass oil lamps are visible. Leopard-print cushions cover the seat. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of orange clothing and a flower garland, though this is uncertain from the image alone.2016-02-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A person in a rust-red turban, rudraksha beads and a gold-edged saffron-orange shawl stands at left with a bare arm extended, palm pressed to the forehead of a young man with short brown hair and a beard. The young man wears a white t-shirt, a saffron shawl and beaded necklaces, and has his hands raised in reverent anjali. Behind them stands a large gold-decorated deity murti draped in garlands and a purple and gold cloth, with a red curtain backdrop. Women in saffron and orange shawls watch from the right, and a gold throne-like seat is visible at left.2015-10-24August 02 20152015-08-02October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesMay 12 20142014-05-12