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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in a temple hall. A man in a cream-coloured turban, cream dhoti-style wrap and multiple rudraksha malas places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white striped shirt, who presses his palms together in namaskar. Several onlookers stand behind, including a man in an orange garment and a man with a red sash. Orange and red hangings and a bright backdrop appear in the background, and a gold bangle is visible on the blessing man's wrist.

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April 16 20122012-04-16A photo of a blessing moment in an ashram hall. A man in a cream turban, cream dhoti-style wrap, multiple rudraksha and beaded malas, and gold bangles stands at centre, placing his right palm on the forehead of a devotee with curly dark hair. The devotee wears an orange-robed garment and closes his eyes. Around them, a young man in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands at right, another orange-robed devotee leans in at left with hands raised, and several people in white and red shawls stand behind. Maroon curtains and a colourful painted wall form the backdrop.2012-04-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a hall with red curtains and a projection screen behind. A man in a cream-coloured turban, cream dhoti and wrap, and layered red-and-brown beaded necklaces stands smiling and places his hand on the head of an elderly man in a white shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Nearby, another man in a white shirt bends forward with hands joined, and a few other devotees stand with palms together. On the right edge, a man in orange clothing stands partly visible.2012-04-18 +1 copiesApril 18 20122012-04-18April 16 20122012-04-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a hall. A smiling man in a cream turban with gold ornament, red tilak and a green garment with rudraksha malas touches the forehead of a seated, short-sleeved man in a white shirt and a striped blue cloth. Behind them a bald man with a red tilak and orange cloth and other devotees stand. In the foreground a figure in orange robes with sandalwood-marked arms watches. a person is shown in person, giving blessing to a devotee, with a crowd of onlookers in the background.2012-04-24April 18 20122012-04-18April 28 20122012-04-28A photograph of a blessing moment in an indoor hall. A man in an orange saffron turban and orange robe, with a bracelet on his wrist, places his palm on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who bows his head. Beside them an older man in white with greying hair presses his palms together in anjali. Another devotee in white bows forward, and a red-stained hand offers something near the group. Several people in white stand in the background.2012-04-19A photograph of a smiling man in a cream turban with a gold ornament and an orange saffron garment, wearing a red and white flower garland and several gold-coloured bangles. He places both hands on the head of an older man in a cream kurta with a rudraksha-style mala who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Other men in white and orange clothing stand around, and a tray with items is visible at right in a decorated hall with pink and maroon drapes and colourful pillar panels. The turbaned man has long hair and distinctive orange and gold adornments, consistent with a person blessing a devotee in a satsang or darshan setting.2012-04-28April 18 20122012-04-18A photograph of a shaved-head... no, a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange shawl stands at right, bare-armed, with rudraksha bracelets, placing his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a yellow-and-cream striped short-sleeved shirt. The young man looks forward with a tense expression while another man's hand rests on his shoulder. Behind them a woman in a mustard floral kurta and a white-shirted older man at left are visible, with a blurred red and white interior. The orange-robed man appears to be a sannyasi giving blessing or initiation; whether he is a person is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-04-19