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A photograph of a seated man in a maroon and gold turban, wearing a gold-bordered beige shawl, a red and yellow marigold garland, layered gold necklaces and gold bangles. He is touching the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. A tray of sweets and offerings sits in the lower right. Behind them hang a large portrait and a white air conditioning unit. The seated man's clothing and adornments fit the a person cues of a turban, ornate gold jewellery and garlands, so he is described in that role as a seated figure receiving devotion. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing, with a forehead blessing gesture being given.

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A seated woman in a dark red and gold sari with a maroon turban-style headwrap and gold jewelry places her right palm on the forehead of a man in a light blue button-up shirt who kneels before her, his hands raised in reverent receiving. Behind her, a red and gold throne-like seat with ornate gold carving and a gold kalasha-like vessel. Another man with white forehead markings, rudraksha mala and white dhoti sits at the right edge, and an ornate pink-and-gold portrait hangs in the background. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment in a temple-like room.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.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A 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.2013-11-02A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A figure with a swept-back bun, a maroon-and-gold turban, gold earrings, bangles and a red-and-yellow flower garland wears a gold-bordered beige-and-maroon garment and smiles while placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a golden figurine and a standing air-conditioning unit are visible, with a large devotional picture on the wall. Another person in a white dhoti with tilak stands at the right edge. The gesture resembles a blessing or darshan exchange.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A seated guru in an orange-red turban and red-and-gold shawl, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with his palms pressed together in namaste. The guru sits on a gilded throne-like seat with ornate gold carving, beside a red curtain and a small tray holding apples. A man in white ritual clothing with a red sash walks in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru wears an orange-red turban, layered malas and a red-and-gold shawl while receiving a devotee's respect from a throne, which is consistent with the page's reference to a darshan event. Photo caption2015-10-25A 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 seated figure in a maroon and gold turban, a gold-trimmed beige shawl over a maroon garment, and heavy gold necklaces and bangles touches the forehead of a balding man in a striped polo shirt, who has his hand raised in a gesture of reception. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and gold ornaments, consistent with the a person appearance cues, and performs a blessing or anointing as a guru. Behind them a younger man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala and tripundra marks sits, and a standing man in a blue t-shirt with a lanyard watches. A white floor-standing air conditioner and red curtains fill the room; a large portrait of a smiling woman appears at the left edge.2013-11-02A 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 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.2015-09-27November 02 20132013-11-02