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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments places his right hand on the forehead of an older man who stands with hands folded in namaskar. The blessed man wears a white shirt and a red shawl printed with script, and a rudraksha mala. The robed figure holds a small white paper or card in his left hand. Behind them a child with a painted forehead and a red shawl stands near a standing figure in green and orange clothing, with floral decoration, brass items and a drum at the top left. The setting suggests a blessing or initiation moment in a temple-like hall.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron garment with a long rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace placing a hand on the forehead of an older man with greying hair and a moustache, who presses his palms together in greeting. The older man wears a red shawl printed with black script, a rudraksha mala and white clothing. Behind them are a silver-and-gold ritual pillar, green plants, a person in a green garment with an orange and red shawl, and a seated woman in white and grey. A sheet of paper is held in the seated figure's hand.2015-05-09A seated figure in an orange-saffron garment with a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace places both palms on the head of a man in a white shirt with a red-and-white printed shawl and a gold bangle, who bows with eyes closed. The seated figure, in a red-marked bare shoulder, holds a folded paper in one hand. Behind them, several people in white and red shawls stand in a temple-like hall with a gold pillar, a drum and green plants.2015-05-09May 09 20152015-05-09A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold-accented necklace pressing his palm to the forehead of a young man in a white shirt draped with a red shawl printed with script. The seated figure, a probable Swamiji by the rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace and swept-back hair, holds a small folded paper in his other hand. Behind them, people in white and red-striped attire stand, a woman with short blond hair wears a red lanyard and shawl, and a brass lamp stand and green foliage frame the scene.2015-05-09A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white collared shirt and a red scarf printed with repeated black script, and presses his palms together in anjali. Behind them, other people in white and a child in a red shirt stand near a drum and gold-trimmed red fabric. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, seated as the one giving blessing.2015-05-09December 17 20132013-12-17A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a dark rudraksha-style bead mala and a bun of dark hair raises his open palm toward the forehead of an older man with grey hair and a short grey beard. That older man wears a white shirt with an orange shawl and a gold ring, and presses his hand to his head in a gesture of reception. A white paper is held in the seated man's left hand. Behind them is a gold-framed floral arrangement and an orange upholstered chair in a hall with checkered red carpet.2014-03-25May 09 20152015-05-09July 17 20152015-07-17May 09 20152015-05-09A photograph of a healer initiation or blessing. A seated figure in a rust-red and gold dhoti-style cloth, with a thick gold beaded necklace and a dark hair knot, places his right hand on the crown of a shaven-headed man in white kurta and red-orange shawl printed with repeated text. The recipient stands with his left palm raised and eyes closed. Beside them, another person wears a rudraksha mala and red garland, and attendants in white and red-orange stand behind. Brass lamps, a red curtain and a small flower arrangement are visible. The first figure's appearance has several cues, including the hair knot, gold necklace and rust-gold cloth, consistent with the page's description of the event, so this is a person in person.2015-07-19July 17 20152015-07-17