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A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple hall. A person in a yellow and black tiger-striped garment with a dark rudraksha mala across the chest and waist stands at left, arms raised, palms pressed toward the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red lanyard and an ID badge. Behind them, a man in white with an orange-red sash and garland-decorated backdrop of colourful flowers observes, and another man in white sits at right near the edge of the frame. Orange and red cloth hangs in the background.

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July 09 20132013-07-09A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair tied back, wearing a yellow and black striped sleeveless garment, a waist band of rudraksha beads and multiple rudraksha malas around the neck, extending one hand to touch the forehead of a bearded man in a white shirt with a red cord, whose hands are raised in an anjali gesture. Behind them a seated man in a white dhoti and gold necklace watches, flower garlands in red, purple and white hang at left, and other people in white sit in the background. Swamiji (probable) appears as the figure in the striped garment, identified by the rudraksha malas and swept-back hair while performing the blessing.2013-07-09A standing man in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala of large brown beads and white vibhuti marks on his forehead places his right hand on the crown of a seated man in a white short-sleeved shirt, who leans his head forward with eyes closed. Behind them are red draped fabric, a garlanded red-and-yellow decorated backdrop, and a glowing brass or gold offering plate. A woman in a white sari is partly visible at the right edge. The gesture resembles a blessing or darshan.2013-07-07A photograph of a satsang blessing. A figure seated on a red cushioned seat, wearing a saffron-orange garment and long dark hair pulled back, with rudraksha malas hanging over the shoulder, extends a hand to press the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The young man stands with palms pressed together and eyes closed. Behind them, a seated man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala watches, and several people in white stand in the background near a red curtain and floral garlands.2013-07-06A photograph of two men standing close together in a temple-like hall with flower garlands and gold-trimmed decor behind them. The man on the left wears an orange and black tiger-striped garment and a dark rudraksha mala with beads, and reaches up to touch the head of the man on the right, who wears a white kurta, a red shawl over his shoulders and gold bangles, and holds his palms open toward the other man. Behind them stand floral garlands in purple, yellow and red, and a ceremonial golden umbrella-like pole frame on the left.2013-09-04July 09 20132013-07-09Indoor photograph of a man in orange saffron robes with a leopard-print shawl, a dark rudraksha mala and a gold chain, with a white horizontal tilak on his forehead and his hair tied in a bun, extending his right hand to bless a kneeling older man. The older man wears a white shirt and a red-orange shawl and bows with palms pressed together. Behind them, blurred figures in white and orange clothing sit near a metal stand and a cylindrical light. A watermarked copyright line appears on the lower right. a person candidate appears in person, identified by appearance only (probable): saffron robes, rudraksha mala, and a leopard-print shawl with a gold chain.2013-03-04April 21 20122012-04-21A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap with a large rudraksha mala draped across his chest, his right hand pressed to the forehead of a bearded, balding older man in a white shirt with a red lanyard-like cord. The saffron-clad man has a white tripundra mark on his forehead and is leaning forward with a smiling expression. The older man holds up his palm and a hand in front of him. Behind them is a red curtain, colourful flower garlands and golden offerings. Two people are visible in the scene.2013-07-07A photograph inside a temple-style hall with gold carved panels behind. A man with long dreadlocked hair, a white horizontal tilak on his forehead, a beard, a leopard-print sleeveless top and multiple rudraksha malas with a gold pendant applies a red mark to the forehead of a seated devotee in a white dhoti and shawl with gold trim and rudraksha beads. The devotee has his palm raised near his face. Behind them, a small golden deity murti sits in the foreground and another seated figure in orange cloth is partially visible. Two people are visibly present in the scene.2017-07-25A photograph of a nayana deeksha-style blessing at an indoor satsang hall. In the foreground, a woman with hair in a bun, wearing a rust-orange garment and a rudraksha mala, extends her right arm to touch the forehead of a man in a white collared shirt, eyes closed, with his left hand raised. She holds a folded sheet of paper in her other hand. Behind them, several people in white clothing stand against a deep red curtain, and a partially visible figure stands at right. The scene shows a hands-on blessing ritual in progress.2014-07-06A photograph of a guided ritual session indoors. A standing woman in an orange-brown sari with gold bangles, gold necklace and a white forehead mark extends her right hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with an orange-and-white beaded necklace, who has his palms raised near his face and eyes closed. Red drapes hang behind them, and blurred seated people in white and orange clothing fill the background, with a dark-haired figure in white at right. The scene suggests a blessing or guided practice, though no name or event text is legible.2012-08-25