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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple-style setting. A young man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a gold ornament at his waist extends his right arm and holds a thin wooden stick toward the face of an older man with white hair and a grey beard, whose eyes are closed as he receives it. Behind them a golden oil lamp with a bright flame stands on a gold pedestal, and an ornate gold-toned deity murti or shrine decoration fills the background with red and orange flowers. The scene appears to show a blessing or offering being made during a puja.

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November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph inside a temple-like hall with a golden lamp stand holding a flame and a golden deity murti in the background. A man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a gold ornamental necklace with large gold beads and a white wrap is holding a lit incense stick or small flame near the forehead of a older man with grey hair and beard who is bowing with hands folded and wearing white clothing. The bearded devotee's head is bent forward in reverence. a person is described by long swept hair, ornate gold beaded necklaces and a white wrap, performing a blessing with a lit stick over a devotee's forehead.2010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a long-haired man in a white dhoti-style garment, bare-shouldered with gold ornaments, gold bracelet and a gold pendant with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, holding a thin wooden stick to the forehead of a short-haired man in white who bows his head. The seated man gestures with his other hand raised. Behind them ornate gold thrones and a gold deity figure with garlands and colourful cloth stand in the background. A purple bird logo sits in the upper left corner and a copyright line appears at the lower right. Two people are visible.2010-11-14Close photo of a long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl with a heavy gold bead necklace and gold armband, wearing a red bindi, extending his right hand toward the forehead of a seated devotee in white with dark hair seen from behind-right. Behind them stand ornate gold lamps and a gilded seat with garlands of white and red flowers.2010-11-14Photograph of a padapuja-style blessing in an indoor hall. A figure in a rust-red and gold-bordered cloth with a rudraksha mala and white ash markings on the arms and face raises one hand to press ash onto the forehead of a short-haired man in a white kurta, who has his eyes closed. The man's other hand is held out palm-up, cupped. A brass kalasha-like staff with a small drum-shaped ornament stands between them. Behind, a woman in red sits with hands folded and a wooden-panelled wall and a green exit sign are visible. Two people are visible in the foreground and one partially behind; several others are at the edge.2013-12-09November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a grey-haired man in profile, eyes closed, with his head tilted back as another person's hand, sleeve visible at left, presses or marks a line on his forehead. Behind him, out of focus, are gold and orange ornamental decorations and a deity murti with a gilded frame and floral garlands. The setting suggests a ritual tilak or vibhuti application during a puja.2010-11-14