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June 12 20162016-06-12June 12 20162016-06-12June 12 20162016-06-12June 12 20162016-06-12June 12 20162016-06-12June 12 20162016-06-12June 12 20162016-06-12A photograph of a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and saffron-orange and red-brown robe, with a long beaded rudraksha-style mala around the neck, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers who wears a red-brown mala. Behind them, people in white and red-orange shawls stand with hands folded or clasped. A red and pink flower arrangement and a gold-rimmed tray sit in the foreground, and a tall red-orange ritual staff is visible at the top left. The setting resembles a ceremonial blessing or initiation with a crowd of devotees watching.2015-09-14A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in a rust-red turban, long dark hair, a flower garland of marigolds and white blossoms, gold earrings, a rust-coloured shawl, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a gold armband places his right hand on the head of a seated man in a grey collared shirt, who bows his head. The turbaned figure holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shawl with a beaded mala sits, a red-clad attendant stands at left, and a camera on a tripod is visible. The turbaned figure fits the a person appearance cues of long hair, a turban and ornate adornments, shown while blessing a devotee.2016-07-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-and-red draped garment, with a rudraksha-style red bead necklace and gold ornaments, pressing a sacred mark onto the forehead of a man in white ritual clothing with a red-orange mala around his neck. The seated figure holds a small packet in the other hand. Behind them, several women in white saris with red-orange shawls and lanyards stand and watch. A golden decorated backdrop and red cushion frame the scene. The setting appears to be a ceremonial stage or tent with warm pink lighting. a person is the seated figure with turban and saffron-orange cloth; the forehead-marking act is a blessing.2015-09-15July 13 20152015-07-13July 03 20152015-07-03