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April 23 20182018-04-23A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A standing man in an orange-brown saffron-toned robe, bare-shouldered with a red-and-gold garland of red flowers, gold armlets and beaded necklaces, has a white-and-red forehead marking and a red bindi. He places his right hand on the crown of the head of a seated elderly man in a white shirt and glasses, who has a white forehead marking, a bead necklace and his palms pressed together in greeting. Other people in white and orange clothing stand behind and beside them in a hall, one holding a small plate with an orange item. The standing man has long hair and a distinctive ornate adornment set, but his appearance is not clearly established as a specific person.2013-01-12A photo of a ritual scene indoors. In the foreground, a bare-chested sannyasi with long matted dreadlocks, a red-orange braided headband and rudraksha mala stands with his back to the camera, pressing his hand on the forehead of a grey-haired man in white ritual cloth with rudraksha malas and red bracelets, who has his eyes closed and palms raised. Beside them, another devotee in orange holds a small white card near the first man's head. Around them are other people in orange and red garments, a framed picture sits at lower right, and a blurred background shows more attendees.2018-04-30 +1 copiesApril 23 20182018-04-23April 30 20182018-04-30April 23 20182018-04-23A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an indoor event. A man with long dreadlocked hair, wearing a rust-red robe with gold border, a white-and-pink flower garland and a gold pendant, stands at right with one hand raised, placing it on the forehead of a shirtless, grey-haired man at left who holds his palms together near his face. Behind them, several people in white and cream clothing stand, a potted green plant is at right, and a small green-and-white staff rises near the centre. a person appearance cues are present but the identity is uncertain, so the figure is described by role as a blessing giver.2017-06-17A photo of an initiation moment. A man with short grey hair, wearing a white kurta, rudraksha mala and a saffron-orange shawl, kneels with both palms raised. Facing him, a bearded figure with long dark dreadlocks, bare-chested and wearing a pink and white flower garland, places his hand on the kneeling man's forehead in blessing. Behind them stand people in rust-orange robes and a gold deity murti is visible at the right edge. The setting appears to be a ritual hall with a pink-toned backdrop and brass fittings.2017-05-09January 05 20182018-01-05A seated man in a dark turban with gold ornaments and a large red-and-white flower garland over bare shoulders places his right hand on the head of a young man with long dreadlocks who wears a white kurta and has his eyes closed. Behind them stands a row of richly decorated deity figures and garlands in red, purple and pink, with a silver throne armrest at the right edge. Partially visible figures appear in the background, one with hands pressed together in namaste. The turbaned man appears to be a person: long dark hair coiled in a turban, gold jewellery, and a red garland, with a bare-chested ceremonial appearance; the seated man is giving a blessing, and the young man receives it with closed eyes. The photo carries a2018-04-23May 19 20182018-05-19May 05 20172017-05-05