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A photograph of a darshan moment. A young boy in a maroon shirt with a red tilak on his forehead stands with his head bowed while a person in a flowing orange robe, with long dark hair pulled back, leans in and places a hand on his head. Behind them, several men in collared shirts and a man in a white shirt stand watching. Another person in orange robes is partly visible at the upper right. The setting appears to be an indoor gathering.

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July 07 20122012-07-07A woman in an orange sari with gold hoop earrings places her right hand on the head of a short-haired boy in a black-and-white striped zip jacket, blessing him in an indoor setting. Behind them, a bald man in an orange top wears a rudraksha mala, and to the right a person in white with a rudraksha mala looks down. Other children in orange and white stand in the background, with a red drape on the wall. The woman's clothing and the blessing gesture suggest a devotional blessing rather than a named ritual.2012-07-07A photograph at an indoor gathering shows a figure with long, wavy dark hair wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange garment, leaning forward and placing a hand on the head of a boy in a white shirt with a name badge. The boy stands with head bowed. Beside them a young man in a white shirt and light blue top watches, and a bald man in white garments with an orange sash stands behind. Two men in yellow vests and a green-covered structure with gold trim appear at the right edge. The long-haired figure with a saffron garment has distinctive long swept hair and saffron clothing, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues, performing a blessing touch on the boy. Several more people stand in the background.2010-08-08July 07 20122012-07-07December 12 20092009-12-12July 14 20172017-07-14November 22 20092009-11-22A photograph inside a temple hall with a pink-walled interior and a colourful painted arch behind. A man in an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala, a white forehead band and a topknot places his hand on the head of a man in glasses and striped shirt. A young boy in a black t-shirt stands in front and a hand holds a plate of fruit and offerings. Several people stand behind, and a woman in a white top watches at the right edge.2010-10-24November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a shaved-headed boy in an orange cloth and gold-toned necklace with a pendant, eyes closed, receiving a blessing. An adult man with long dark hair and a moustache, wearing a red sleeveless top and orange shawl, touches the boy's forehead with one hand while his other hand is raised. Behind them, figures in orange and white clothing stand in a blurred background. Tilak marking is visible on the boy's forehead.2017-07-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a woman with dark hair pulled back in a bun, wearing gold hoop earrings and an orange saffron garment draped over her shoulder, blessing a young boy in a light blue shirt by placing her raised palm on his forehead. Other children and a few adults stand behind them in a room with wooden walls, with a man in white and rudraksha beads visible at the right edge.2012-07-07Photograph of a seated man with long dreadlocked hair and a moustache, wearing a rust-red sleeveless wrap, placing his right hand on the head of a young boy with short dark hair who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The boy is bare-chested with a thin cord around his neck. Behind them, a shaved-headed boy in an orange dhoti and orange garment stands by a maroon curtain, and more people in orange and white clothing are blurred in the background, with a golden ritual vessel visible at the lower left. The scene suggests a blessing or energy darshan.2017-07-14