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A man in an orange saffron shawl with rudraksha mala beads and a hair bun places his right hand on the forehead of an older man with grey hair in a white collared shirt, who holds his palms together in greeting. A woman with long reddish-brown hair stands behind him, and a blurred figure in white stands to the right. A gold ornament is visible at left and a white wall unit and peach-coloured walls form the background. a person (saffron shawl, rudraksha mala and bun) performs a blessing gesture on a devotee, appearing to be a darshan or blessing moment in an ashram setting.

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A photograph of a ritual blessing in a plain indoor hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl, rudraksha-style orange beads and ornate gold-toned beads, reaches to touch the forehead of an older grey-haired man in a white t-shirt with a red-orange rudraksha mala and an orange wristband. The older man places his palm up near his face. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in white with a tilak sits, a man in a blue shirt stands near the window, and two pedestal coolers stand against the wall.2013-04-01November 21 20112011-11-21Photo of a saffron-robed sannyasi with long swept-back hair, a red and white tilak on his forehead, and rudraksha beads around his neck, pressing one hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows forward with eyes closed. The sannyasi's other hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The setting is an ornate temple interior with carved stone and gold-coloured ornaments behind them.2011-11-26A man in an orange saffron shawl with a rudraksha mala around his neck places his right palm on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. The orange-clad man has hair tied back in a bun and a red-tinted tilak on his forehead, appearing to give a blessing. The white-clad man has his hand raised in a gesture of receiving it. Behind them are wooden shelves with a brass lamp and a plant against a pale wall, with a dark red curtain at left. A woman is partly visible at the far right edge.2011-11-26A photograph of a man in an orange saffron shawl with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder, hair pulled back in a bun, touching the forehead of a second man with light, tousled hair who wears a white collared shirt with a lanyard. The orange-clad man's raised hand is near the forehead of the other man, who has his eyes closed. Behind them stands a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped finial, a red cushioned seat at left and a dark red curtain at right. The orange-clad man has distinctive rudraksha beads and saffron attire, consistent with a person appearance, shown in an intimate blessing gesture with a devotee.2011-11-25A long-haired man in an orange-red robe with an orange shawl, gold beaded necklace and rudraksha mala touches the forehead of a grey-haired man in a white t-shirt and red-orange rudraksha mala, who holds his palm to his cheek in a respectful gesture. Two air coolers stand behind them. In the background a man in a blue t-shirt watches, a person in a white shirt stands at right, and a bare-chested man with a white forehead marking sits at lower left. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in orange-red robe and gold beads fits the presentation cues and is the one giving the blessing.2013-04-01A photograph of an indoor ritual exchange. On the left, a man with hair swept back, white tilak markings on his forehead and a red bindi, wears an orange saffron shawl over the shoulder and rudraksha beads on his chest, with his arm extended to rest his palm on the head of a devotee. The devotee on the right, in a white garment with a rudraksha mala, bows forward with eyes lowered and hands raised. Behind them are golden kalasha-style ornaments, a dark wooden pillar and a red curtain. Given the page's a person flag and the saffron and rudraksha cues, the figure on the left is a person performing a blessing on the devotee.2011-11-26Photograph of an indoor blessing moment. A man with a white vibhuti-marked forehead, dark hair in a bun, rudraksha bracelets and a rudraksha mala, wearing an orange-brown draped robe, extends his right hand to press his palm onto the forehead of an older grey-haired man in a cream shirt with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala. A partly visible person in a dark shirt stands at right edge; a white wall air conditioner and an orange-robed figure with a crown-like headpiece appear at left.2012-10-16A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown wrap with long dark hair and a white forehead mark, a rudraksha mala hanging at his chest, placing his right palm on the forehead of a smiling man in a pink t-shirt and orange lanyard. The recipient kneels with hands joined in front, eyes closed. Plain cream wall and an air conditioner in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, orange-brown clothing and rudraksha mala are the visible cues.2012-10-07February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesA photo of a long-haired man in a rust-orange shawl and rudraksha-style orange beads touching the forehead of a grey-haired man in a white t-shirt, brown rudraksha mala and orange wristband, who holds one palm raised beside his face. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man wears a saffron-orange wrap, layered orange beads and a gold-beaded necklace, and is giving blessing or initiation. Behind them, a man in a blue t-shirt and a man in orange robes stand, and two white air coolers sit in a plain room. Three to four people are visible.2013-04-01July 05 20132013-07-05