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A 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.

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Photograph of a man in an orange turban and orange draped cloth, bare-chested with rudraksha-style beaded bracelets, standing with eyes closed and his right palm raised on the forehead of a devotee with dark hair. A bald man in an orange garment stands behind, and a man in a white shirt in the foreground watches with hands near the blessing. Blurred devotees fill the background in a hall, and a small silver adornment is on the turban. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment; the orange-clad figure in the centre is identified only by role as a blessing priest or sannyasi, and his identity is unsure.2012-04-19A 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.2012-04-18 +1 copiesApril 19 20122012-04-19A 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 copiesApril 19 20122012-04-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban, wearing rudraksha malas, bracelets and a ceremonial necklace, stands on the right with his right hand resting on the head of a young man with dark hair. The young man in a white shirt has his eyes closed and palms pressed together in prayer. The robed figure holds a small folded paper in his left hand. Behind them, older men in white and light clothing look on, and a man with glasses in the background wears a dark top. Probable Swamiji is shown in appearance as the robed figure, with saffron clothing, orange turban, multiple rudraksha malas and ceremonial necklace, performing a blessing on the devotee.2012-04-19A 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.2012-04-19April 18 20122012-04-18A young man in a red-and-white checked shirt kneels while a person in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala places a hand on his head in a blessing. The blessing giver has long dark hair and a beaded necklace. Behind them, an older man in white clothes holds beads, and another man in glasses stands at left. Two blurred heads are visible in the lower left, and a white chair and maroon curtain are in the background.2008-03-27A seated man in a striped short-sleeved shirt and light trousers closes his eyes while a bare-armed figure in an orange sleeveless top presses fingers to his forehead, a healing or blessing gesture. Around them, several attendants in white kurtas with orange shawls and rudraksha malas gather close, one in a white shirt with a red tilak mark standing behind. A red curtain and a small white fan appear in the background. Two people at the left edge lean in with hands on the seated man's shoulders. Visible people total about seven, and the scene suggests a blessing session in a hall. The person in orange has short dark hair and a gold necklace, with the orange-clad figure at right wearing a rudraksha mala, a cue for a possible a person candidate whose appearance is uncertain.2008-03-27A photograph of a healing session where a young man in orange robes places both hands on the head of a seated man with short dark hair and a red mark on his forehead. The seated man smiles and looks upward. Beside him, an older woman with white hair and glasses has her hand resting on his shoulder. A white cloth backdrop is behind them, and a partially visible person in orange clothing sits in the background.2008-03-27A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold armlet places both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in a yellow-and-white striped polo shirt, who bows with palms joined. A woman in a white sari and others in red and white attire watch from behind. Baskets of red apples and flowers sit beside the seated figure on a golden seat. The setting is an indoor hall with a pink wall.2011-02-26