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November 24 2011

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November 24 20112011-11-24A photograph of a bare-chested man in a yellow-orange cloth draped over his shoulder, wearing a long rudraksha mala with a red thread at his chest, a red tilak and white forehead markings. He places his right hand on the crown of the head of a man in a white shirt with a dark collar, who bows forward with eyes closed. Behind them is a painted backdrop with red and pink tones, and green foliage and a brass lamp at the edge. a person based on the rudraksha mala, ornate yellow cloth and bare-chested presence, shown in the act of blessing the devotee.2011-11-24December 03 20132013-12-03A photograph of a shirtless man in a yellow-orange draped cloth with a red border, wearing a long mala of rudraksha beads and a red bindi with white tilak, standing in front of a painted backdrop. He places his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt with a dark cord, who has his eyes closed and head lowered, in what appears to be a blessing or initiation gesture. A green foliage arrangement and a brass lamp appear at the edges. a person, the central figure, is identified by his rudraksha mala, yellow-orange cloth and ritual setting; the person receiving the blessing is a devotee.2011-11-24April 15 20122012-04-15A close side-profile photograph of a saffron-robed figure with hair tied in a bun and multiple rudraksha beads around the neck, holding both palms just above the forehead of a short-haired man in a white shirt who faces him with eyes closed and arms outstretched. The gesture appears to be a blessing or energy transmission. The background is blurred with a maroon curtain and pale walls. Appearance cues are limited to a bun, rudraksha and orange robe, so identity is uncertain.2011-11-20November 24 20112011-11-24 +1 copiesDecember 06 20112011-12-06A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in an indoor hall with beige panels and a red and white pole. A bare-shouldered man in a rust-orange dhoti-style wrap with a gold border and silver-beaded bracelets presses his palm to the forehead of a man in a white collared shirt with a dark rudraksha mala. The recipient stands with hands folded in reverence, and a small partial figure is visible at the lower right edge.2013-12-05July 04 20132013-07-04A man in an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, hair tied back in a bun, extends his right hand to rest on the head of a seated man in a white shirt. A tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands behind them, and a colourful cosmic-light backdrop with a dark curtain fills the background. The blessing gesture suggests a darshan or blessing moment.2011-09-17A man in an orange saffron shawl with a rudraksha mala around his neck places his right palm on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. The orange-clad man has hair tied back in a bun and a red-tinted tilak on his forehead, appearing to give a blessing. The white-clad man has his hand raised in a gesture of receiving it. Behind them are wooden shelves with a brass lamp and a plant against a pale wall, with a dark red curtain at left. A woman is partly visible at the far right edge.2011-11-26