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December 27 20152015-12-27December 27 20152015-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 27 20152015-12-27A photograph of an indoor workshop setting with red curtains behind. A man in a red polo shirt with dark collar and cuffs stands with his head tilted slightly, while a man in a white collared shirt with a thin gold chain stands beside him and fastens a dark blindfold over his eyes with both hands. The second man has medium-length dark hair and wears a gold ring. The scene appears to be a blindfold exercise during a workshop.2017-04-30December 16 20132013-12-16A photograph of a ceremonial moment at an event with several saffron-clad monastics. On the left, a man in a red-orange turban, bare-chested under an orange-and-red shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, extends his raised hand in blessing toward a smiling man on the right. That man wears a white kurta with a red-patterned shawl and holds his palms together in namaskar, with a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Behind them, other saffron-robed people with beaded malas, one with a red turban, watch and some clap. Pink flowers sit at the lower left and a round fan-like object appears at the right.2015-09-14A long-haired man with dreadlocks and a white tilak on his forehead rests one hand on the shaved head of a monk in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha malas. A second person in orange-saffron clothing holds a small metal blade or razor near the monk's head. Behind them a woman in a magenta-red saree with gold border watches. Beside the dreadlocked man stands a large silver-toned lion-headed structure.2018-01-09A photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of a red draped backdrop and a gold-trimmed chair. A bare-chested man with swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead, and layered rudraksha malas smiles while raising his right hand to touch the forehead of a second man. The second man wears an orange shirt and orange shawl, eyes closed, with gold bangles and a ring, and his hands are open in front of him. The first man holds a small paper card in his left hand, and a red cloth and small items are visible on a table below. The bare-chested figure's distinctive hair, rudraksha malas and ornamentation match the a person cues, so he is described as a person in a blessing role; the other man is a devotee.2012-09-08December 05 20112011-12-05December 27 20152015-12-27 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor ritual setting. A seated man with long dark hair piled high, white forehead marks, a red-maroon robe and multiple rudraksha-style red beaded malas touches the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with a red shawl. Behind them a decorated deity murti with orange marigold garlands stands among flowers, and a woman in white and red is visible. Gold ornate chair arm on the left. a person: the seated man wears long swept hair, a maroon robe, layered beaded malas and a gold necklace, and is performing an initiation-style blessing.2015-12-26April 30 20182018-04-30