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A photograph of a long-haired figure in a rust-orange shawl and a red-and-orange beaded mala with large round beads reaching out to place a hand on the head of a young boy in a red and white t-shirt, who bows his head. Behind them, other people in white and orange clothing stand or sit, and a red curtain hangs on the right. Several bald and seated attendees are visible in the foreground, and a bright window and wall form the background.

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A photograph of a devotional blessing scene indoors. A long-haired man in a rust-orange shawl and a red and green bead mala, seen from behind and side-on, extends his right hand to rest on the forehead of a young boy in a navy and red striped polo shirt. Other people in orange and white clothing, a bald man in the foreground, and a man with white tilak markings sit or stand around them, with a red curtain and a cream wall behind. a person: the long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style bead mala and orange shawl are cues for the blessing figure, but the appearance is not conclusive.2013-05-12A photograph of a sannyasi in an orange-brown wrap and long dark hair, wearing a red rudraksha mala and a large beaded garland of light green beads, seated and smiling as she extends her right hand to bless a young boy in a white t-shirt with a black wristband. The boy's eyes are closed and his hands are pressed together in prayer. Behind them, blurred people in white and red clothing stand in an indoor hall with a cream pillar.2013-05-12A person in a rust-orange wrap with a red rudraksha-style mala and green fruit-bead garland places a hand on the head of a young boy with short dark hair, who bows forward. Behind them a man in white clothing with a rudraksha necklace and a woman with long blonde hair stand in a blurred interior. The scene appears to be a blessing or head-touching moment during a gathering.2013-05-12July 15 20132013-07-15A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-brown shawl and a multi-coloured bead garland, extending a hand to rest on the head of a young boy in a striped navy and white polo shirt. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti with a red-gold border and a forehead tilak stands watching, and a woman in an orange sari with a red bindi and beaded necklace observes with a smile. Another person in a white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth sits beside the figure, and a bald man in orange in the lower right has a white paste mark on his head. Several more people in white and teal clothing stand in the background before red drapes. This appears to be a blessing or head-touching moment during a gathering, with the seated figure presenting the blessing, lightly indicated by the hand gesture.2013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12May 28 20132013-05-28May 28 20132013-05-28A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron wrap and rudraksha malas pressing his right palm onto the forehead of a young boy in a dark striped polo shirt, who stands with hands folded in anjali. The man smiles; both wear rudraksha beads, and the boy also wears a pendant. Behind them, people in orange, yellow and white clothing move in a crowded hall with red drapes on the left. A green light glows in the background. Visible people include the two main figures and several others partly in view, so the count is in the 6-20 range.2012-07-18A seated long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl with a long orange-red rudraksha mala places a hand on the head of a kneeling young boy in a white shirt and dark lanyard. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a ceremonial gold-toned necklace and white forehead markings smiles and gestures, and other people in white clothes stand in the background. A small orange-and-green woven basket of offerings is visible at left. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment during a satsang setting. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2013-05-14A photograph of a long-haired person in an orange-brown wrap and a rudraksha mala seated on a maroon cushioned seat, reaching forward to place a hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white top with a red shawl, who has his palms pressed together. Behind them a white ceiling fan, a cream wall and a window; several people in white with red shawls stand at the right edge.2013-05-19May 12 20132013-05-12