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A photograph inside a hall with a wooden ceiling and tall colourful decorative pillars with geometric patterns and tassels. A man in an orange-saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on a cushioned gold-and-red patterned seat and touches the forehead of an older man with grey hair wearing a dark brown and grey knit sweater and a wristwatch, who has his palms pressed together. Behind them a younger man in a dark kurta with a pendant sits with hands folded, a woman in a green sari is partly visible, and several people in white clothing stand and sit in the background near tables and a laptop. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment.

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A seated woman in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair applies a mark to the forehead of a man with curly grey hair, who wears a light grey shirt, a beaded mala necklace and a belt. Behind them, a green-clad woman with a gold bangle and a man in a dark shirt stand among seated attendees in a large hall with decorative tall patterned pillars in orange, red and blue. Stacked mats and a laptop are visible at left, and a seated woman in a yellow outfit is in the foreground at right.2006-04-02A photograph taken indoors at a wooden-panelled hall with colourful patterned pillars, a laptop and audio equipment on a table at left. A long-haired man in orange clothing sits at left and presses his right hand to the forehead of a young man in a grey t-shirt with a red-beaded mala, whose eyes are closed. Behind them a man in black with glasses and a pendant stands watching, a bald man in orange with a red beaded mala stands at upper right, and a woman in white and red shawl stands in the background.2006-04-02Indoor hall with wooden walls and decorated colourful pillars. A woman with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long orange shawl is smiling broadly while placing a red-orange mark on the forehead of a man in a white polo shirt. Seated and standing people in the background wear white, black, green and blue clothing; a green sari and a black shirt are visible nearby. Folding tables with laptops, cables and papers line the left side, and a patterned cushion rests on a sofa in the foreground.2006-04-02A photograph inside a hall with wooden paneling and tall decorated pillars wrapped in colourful patterned fabric with orange tassels. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, reaches up and touches the forehead of a young man in a white shirt, who has his hands raised in a reverent gesture. Beside him a young woman in a green sari with a gold border watches closely, and a man in black with glasses stands to the right. Gold-trimmed chairs and a laptop sit in the foreground, and more seated people in white and orange are visible in the background.2006-04-02A photograph of an indoor hall at a volunteers conference. In the foreground, a man with long black hair in an orange robe touches the forehead of a balding, red-bearded man in an orange-red shirt wearing a dark rudraksha mala, who raises his hand toward the other man's face. Behind them, a woman in a green and gold outfit and other seated attendees in white sit near tables and a banner-draped pillar with colourful patterns. A man in a dark kurta with glasses sits at right, and a man in a grey shirt stands at left.2006-04-02Indoor photo of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long, swept-back black hair, raising one hand in a blessing gesture toward a standing man in a white shirt and a rudraksha mala. The man in white also raises both palms, facing the seated figure. Behind them, several seated people in orange, white and blue clothing watch the exchange. A gold-trimmed cushioned chair, a patterned fabric backdrop with tall decorative banners in red, orange and blue, and a laptop on a table complete the room.2006-04-02A photograph of an indoor hall with a decorated wooden pillar painted in red, green and yellow patterns. In the foreground, a woman with long dark hair wearing a flowing saffron-orange garment and a bare-armed wrap presses her hand to the forehead of an older man with grey hair and glasses, who wears a light grey sweater over a white collar. She appears to be bestowing a blessing. Behind them, a brass oil lamp stands on the left, and several people in white and light clothing stand or sit in the background, some wearing garlands. Gold-brocaded cushioned seating and a small fan are visible, along with string lights. a person: the woman in saffron-orange with long swept-back dark hair, giving a blessing, is a candidate for the requested figure.2006-05-10A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe sits on a gold-upholstered chair and reaches out to touch the forehead of an older white-haired man in a white shirt, who holds his palms together in reverence. Beside them a young woman in a dark green saree with a gold border and a pendant necklace stands watching, and a red flower rests in a hand near her. Behind them a bearded man in orange robes and several people stand in a hall with patterned orange-and-black pillars, tables and a laptop. A young man in black shirt and glasses stands at right, and a woman in a yellow saree is in the foreground. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan exchange. The man in orange shows appearance cues that may fit a person, though the identification is uncertain.2006-04-02A photograph taken indoors at a hall with folding chairs and a white-draped table in the background. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe sits on a gold cushioned chair, smiling with eyes closed, and lifts a bald, grey-bearded man in a grey shirt who kneels before him with his hands held together. The seated figure appears to be placing a mark on the kneeling man's forehead with his fingers. Behind them a woman in a green garment and gold border watches, a man in dark clothing sits at right, and a woman in a yellow sari is partly visible at the lower right. Two people in white clothes with orange shawls stand in the background.2006-04-02A photograph taken indoors at a hall with banners and stacked folding chairs. In the foreground, a woman with long dark hair in an orange top presses her fingertip to the forehead of a man in a white shirt, a vibhuti-style blessing gesture. Beside him a woman in a green sari with a yellow blouse and a dark mala stands watching, and a man in black with glasses stands at the right edge. Behind them a woman in a white cardigan sits on a chair, and other people in white and orange clothing move in the background. The scene reads as a volunteer conference gathering.2006-04-02Indoor photograph in a wood-panelled hall. A person with long dark curly hair and an orange-saffron robe with orange shawl places a hand on the forehead of a man with short grey hair, eyes closed, wearing a black long-sleeved shirt with a small logo, his other palm raised. Behind them stands a brass oil lamp with a lotus-like base and a multicoloured embroidered cloth pillar with elephant and floral motifs. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands at a table with laptops in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or energy transmission exchange during a training session, with the saffron-clad figure's cues being long hair and orange robes; the person's identity is uncertain.2006-05-03A man with long, swept-back black hair and an orange sweater is touching the forehead of a younger man in a grey shirt, who has his eyes closed and wears a red bead mala with a round pendant. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and white clothing watch, including an older bearded man. Blue and orange ceremonial banners and a laptop sit on a table at left, and a logo of a white bird on purple appears in the upper left corner.2006-04-02