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April 26 2018

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A photograph of a long-haired, bare-chested man in an orange-red shawl with rudraksha and gold necklaces, smiling as he presses a gold-coloured object to the forehead of a short-haired man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, women in red and pink saris with rudraksha malas stand near large deity figures decorated with red and green garlands. The bare-chested man shows distinctive long dreadlocks and ornaments, so this is a person candidate in the in-person position. A woman in a green sari and red garland stands in the background. Several people in white and pink garments are visible in the crowd.2018-04-26April 26 20182018-04-26A photo of an initiation moment. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-brown cloth and a gold ornate necklace, stands at left and presses a gold ring on the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothing with a brown rudraksha mala. In the background, several women in green, orange and white saris stand beside garlanded deity murti decorated with red and orange flower garlands. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure with ornate gold necklace and rust cloth is the initiator.2018-04-26A photograph of a long-haired man with dreadlocks, bare-chested and wearing a maroon shawl draped over his shoulders, with multiple rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace. He has white and red sacred markings on his forehead and is placing his right hand on the head of a seated man in a cream shirt. Behind them is a large silver-toned figure, possibly a deity murti, and a silver-patterned pillar. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment. Appearance-based cues (dreadlocks, rudraksha, gold pendant, maroon shawl) suggest a person performing a blessing on a devotee.2017-12-16April 26 20182018-04-26A photograph of a ritual blessing inside a hall. A standing man with long matted dreadlocks wears a rust-orange sleeveless garment and rudraksha malas on his arm and neck; he presses his palm to the forehead of a seated, shaved-headed devotee in a white shawl and white dhoti, who wears rudraksha beads and a gold bracelet and folds his hands. A small golden deity murti and a brass oil lamp sit in front. Behind them, women in cream and gold saris and gold necklaces stand in the background, with a pedestal fan at left.2017-07-11 +1 copiesJuly 30 20172017-07-30April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 26 20182018-04-26 +1 copiesA bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair and a gold chain stands on the left, raising his right hand to press it onto the forehead of a smiling man on the right. The recipient wears a cream-yellow kurta, a rudraksha mala, and an orange-red shawl printed with script; he holds a white cloth. Behind them, several people in white and cream garments stand with rudraksha malas, and a small golden deity murti sits in the foreground. The setting suggests a blessing or initiation ritual.2017-08-15December 26 20142014-12-26April 28 20162016-04-28