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A woman in a gold-bordered saffron and gold sari with a red-and-gold turban and a thick red flower garland stands at left, leaning forward to press her hand on the forehead of an older man in glasses and an orange top with a rudraksha mala, who kneels with his hands raised. Behind them is a gold-carved throne with a red tiger-striped cushion and a gold ceremonial object near the woman's arm, with a large portrait backdrop and a white wall-mounted air conditioner at right.

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A photograph of a ritual blessing indoors in a plain room with a white wall, a window with red curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner and a pedestal fan. A woman in a brown turban-style headdress, red and white floral garland, gold bangles and a gold-bordered sari with a gold shawl stands at left, extending her hand to touch the forehead of an older man in orange robes and wire-rimmed glasses who kneels at right with a folded paper or prasad packet. At far right, a younger man with a white forehead band, beaded rudraksha necklace and white dhoti sits watching. A gold-coloured ornate throne-like object and a red tiger-striped cushion appear at left, with brass or silver vessels holding yellow and red flowers. Two other people appear in the background, mostly out of frame.2013-11-02A photograph of a ceremony in an indoor hall. A woman in a maroon and gold turban, gold bangles, and a gold-bordered beige sari with red and yellow flower garlands presses a sandalwood or vibhuti mark onto the forehead of a young man with curly dark hair and a black cord necklace, who wears an orange t-shirt and joins his palms. Behind them is a large printed banner showing a smiling man with a rudraksha mala, and a golden ornate throne or peetha sits at left beside a gold kalasha-style vessel. A white floor-standing air conditioner is at right. The woman appears to be a devotee or priest performing a blessing; the banner portrait is a depiction, not a physically present person.2013-11-02A person seated on a red and gold ceremonial chair blesses a kneeling man in a light blue shirt by placing a hand on his forehead. The blessing figure wears a rust-red turban with a gold trim, a gold-bordered cream and maroon sari, a red and yellow flower garland, and gold bangles. In the background, a large portrait of a smiling bearded man is displayed on a yellow and white banner beside a gold-decorated panel. A white wall-mounted air conditioner and a gold kalasha-style vessel are visible in the scene.2013-11-02A seated figure in a red-maroon sarong and draped wrap, adorned with a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and gold armlets, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a reddish-brown kurta with an orange-and-red shawl. The seated figure has a leopard-print cushion and a gold throne behind him, with a red curtain and a pedestal fan in the background.2016-04-04A seated person wearing a rust-red turban with a gold border, gold-bordered sari-style garment in gold and maroon, and multiple gold bangles and necklaces places a hand on the forehead of a man in a grey jacket with a white collar. The seated figure is touching the man's forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling face, a gold statue or figure sits to the right, a white floor-standing air conditioner is on the wall, and a red patterned cloth draped over a chair is at left. Other people are partially visible at the edges.2013-11-02A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a room with cream walls and a white wall fan. A woman wearing a maroon and gold turban, gold earrings, a red flower garland, a gold-bordered sari and gold bangles stands and reaches out to place her palm on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, who presses his palms together at his brow. Behind them stands a large portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red and gold shawl, and a golden ornament and a tray of offerings sit in the foreground. Several men stand and watch in the background. a person depicted in the portrait, not physically present; the blessing is performed by a woman in festive dress.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A photo of a seated saffron-robed figure in an orange turban and gold-bordered saffron cloth placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling older man with short grey hair and glasses. The man wears a white t-shirt with a striped sleeve and holds a yellow flower or fruit in cupped hands. The figure wears a pink flower garland, gold necklace and beaded bracelets. A patterned red carpet lies beneath them, with a wooden floor and red curtain behind. Another person in white stands in the background.2015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and brown satin wrap sits on a red velvet seat before an ornate gold throne back, wearing layered white jasmine and red-and-green flower garlands, gold bangles and gold earrings. The figure smiles and rests one hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows low; the bowing man's wristwatch and a pink-and-white card are visible. In the background are green leaves, a clay pot, a green-and-gold deity murti draped in flowers, and seated devotees in white. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's turban, wrap, garlands and gold ornaments match the cues; this is a blessing scene with a devotee bowing and receiving touch on the head.2015-04-23A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, draped with a thick white flower garland, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a grey collared shirt with a wristwatch and hands joined in namaskar. The seated man smiles with eyes closed. Behind them are gold-coloured ornate panels, a red carpet, a white wall-mounted air conditioner and a standing fan. A second person in white clothes with a rudraksha mala is partly visible at the right edge. The appearance of the seated man is consistent with a person, with an orange turban, orange robes and a flower garland, but the photo does not establish this; he is shown giving a blessing to a devotee in a blessing or satsang setting.2015-09-27July 17 20152015-07-17