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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron and gold-bordered orange robes with a thick beaded rudraksha-style necklace and hair tied back, holding a thin wooden stick raised toward a man standing at right, whose palms are raised upward in a gesture of receiving. The standing man wears a white kurta with an orange-red shawl printed with script and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a woman in white with a red-orange shawl sits watching, other people in white and orange shawls stand in the background, and red drapes and a brass lamp stand are visible. The figure at left has long swept-back hair and ornate adornments consistent with the page's description of a person, though this is an appearance-based label only. A small fan is visible at right.

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A photograph of a ritual blessing inside a temple-like hall with gold-toned shrine ornaments at left. A seated figure in a saffron-orange shawl with a gold-toned sash and a heavy gold beaded necklace extends an arm to touch the forehead of a bald older man in white kurta and orange shawl, who raises his palm in response. Behind them a woman in white with a red-orange shawl holds thin sticks, and a second woman wears a rudraksha mala and a red-brown shawl. A red cloth covers a table, and a fan and other devotees in white stand in the background.2015-07-19A photograph of a long-haired man in a saffron-and-gold wrap with a rudraksha mala touching the forehead of a bald man in white clothes and an orange shawl, both smiling with raised hands. Behind them, several people in white and orange sit on a red mat before red drapes and an ornate golden deity murti, with a bundle of sticks held near the frame. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation exchange. The long-haired man with ornate cues matches the in-person candidate on the page, though identity is uncertain from appearance.2015-07-19A seated figure with long dark hair pulled back and a gold beaded necklace, wearing a rust-red and gold garment, raises a hand to press the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a red-and-gold shawl. The man smiles and raises his other hand. Behind them, a person in white with a red shawl sits holding a bundle of thin sticks, and others in white stand in a room with brass lamps and a red curtain. a person: the seated figure with long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and rust-red and gold clothing, presenting a blessing touch, consistent with a healers' initiation or darshan setting.2015-07-19July 19 20152015-07-19A seated man in an orange-and-gold dhoti and a rudraksha mala with a thick ornate necklace extends his right arm toward a shaved-headed young man in white kurta and orange scarf printed with script. The seated man, bare-shouldered in the saffron cloth, is making a blessing gesture near the young man's forehead. Behind them a woman in white with an orange shawl holds incense sticks, and a red draped backdrop and gilded decor frame the scene. The seated man has long swept-back hair and distinctive adornments, matching the a person cues.2015-07-19Indoor photo of a ceremonial blessing. A figure with hair tied back in a bun, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and a red-orange and gold garment bared on one shoulder, places a hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta with an orange shawl patterned in dark script and a lanyard. The blesser holds an incense stick in the other hand. Behind them a woman in white and orange robes with a marking on her forehead holds more incense sticks, and other people in white and orange stand in the background. Gold ornate decor, a red curtain and a fan appear nearby. a person cues: hair in a bun, gold beaded necklace, orange-red garment, performing a blessing as the officiant.2015-07-19A seated man in a rust-red and gold saffron-toned garment with a gold chain necklace and a braided wrap of hair faces a standing man in white kurta and a saffron-and-orange lanyard scarf. The seated figure extends both hands to touch the standing man's forehead in a blessing gesture, while the standing man raises his palms toward him. Behind them a woman in a white sari with green blouse, a man in white holding a wooden stick, and a brass lamp stand are visible. a person appearance is probable for the seated figure, given the saffron-toned robe, gold chain and hair; he is performing a blessing on the standing devotee.2015-07-19A photo of a ritual blessing in a hall with red curtains and brass lamps at left. A seated figure in an orange and gold wrap with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace raises a hand toward the crown of a shaved-headed man in white clothes and an orange shawl, who has his palms pressed together. Another seated woman in an orange shawl holds small items nearby, and a person in white stands behind. Several people wear orange shawls and rudraksha malas.2015-07-19A photograph of a healer initiation moment indoors before a red draped backdrop with a golden deity statue at the left edge. A person with long dark hair in a swept-back bun, wearing a rudraksha mala and an orange and gold garment draped over the shoulder, sits and places a raised palm on the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt and an orange scarf printed with dark lettering, who holds his own palms open in front of him. A woman in white with an orange scarf and rudraksha beads sits behind them holding a bundle of incense sticks. Other people in white and orange scarves stand in the background.2015-07-19March 26th 20142014-03-26A seated long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap and rudraksha mala sits on a red-patterned cushioned seat, raising both palms toward a standing man in white kurta and red shawl with a red-cord lanyard and ID badge, who mirrors the gesture with hands raised. A wooden stick rests in the seated figure's hand. Behind them, people in white and red and orange clothing stand and sit, with a woman in orange and a man with white tilak visible. a person in this photo is the seated figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange wrap; the standing man in white is a devotee.2013-07-15A photograph of a samaya deeksha ritual. A figure in a rust-red and gold saffron-toned robe with a heavy beaded necklace extends one arm and touches the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl, who raises his palm in response. Behind them a woman in white with a red shawl and a dark rudraksha-style mala holds a small brass vessel, and a child in orange garland and white forehead marks stands at right. A green leafy plant sits in the foreground near ritual items.2015-07-17