A standing man in front of a dark navy draped backdrop raises his right hand in a blessing gesture and smiles. He wears a pale gold turban, a small red dot on his forehead, a red draped garment with a gold-bordered edge, and a long strand of large gold beads with dark bands around his neck. The photo is a studio portrait with no visible audience, objects or ritual setting. - Nithyanandapedia

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A standing man in front of a dark navy draped backdrop raises his right hand in a blessing gesture and smiles. He wears a pale gold turban, a small red dot on his forehead, a red draped garment with a gold-bordered edge, and a long strand of large gold beads with dark bands around his neck. The photo is a studio portrait with no visible audience, objects or ritual setting.

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