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A photograph of a ceremonial moment with a figure at the centre whose bare back and shoulders are covered in a heavy garland of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a dark rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured armband stands bending forward beside him, while a man in a purple shirt holds a green lime or fruit toward the garlanded figure. An older man at left in white dhoti and saffron-brown shawl with a mala leans in. A young woman in a white and yellow sari bends low at the bottom left, and several men in red and white shirts stand behind in the background.

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A devotee in a grey-and-white striped shirt kneels with eyes closed, holding a small yellow fruit in both hands, before a seated figure whose back is toward the camera. That figure wears a black garment and a thick red and white flower garland with purple blossoms and red bangles on the arm. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala looks down, and other attendees in white and red stand nearby, some holding papers. A tripod and a white fan appear at the edge of the frame. The setting appears to be a ritual gathering with flower offerings and fruit.2017-03-26A photograph of a ritual blessing at an indoor satsang event. A kneeling man in white shirt and white trousers, with a bald head, moustache and orange wristband, holds a small green fruit or offering in cupped hands. Behind him, a standing man in white dhoti with gold border wears a dark rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and rests a hand on the kneeling man's shoulder. At right, a large garland of red roses and white jasmine rests on a seated figure dressed in black. Other people in white and pale clothing, some wearing ID badges, stand in the background.2017-03-26October 10 20162016-10-10A kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with an orange wristband and a moustache, holds his palms together while a lime or lemon is placed in his hands. Behind him a standing man with a shaved head, orange vibhuti marks, a black rudraksha mala and a white dhoti with orange border has his hand on the kneeling man's shoulder. To the right, a large floral garland of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves rests on a black-clad figure, with scattered petals. Other people in white shirts and lanyards stand in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor event hall.2017-03-26February 19 20172017-02-19A photograph of a devotee in white dhoti and shawl with gold border, a rudraksha mala and white vibhuti marks on the forehead and chest, bowing with palms joined while a woman in a black blouse with a dense red-and-white flower garland and flowers in her hair holds a green lime or fruit above his head in a blessing gesture. Other men in white dhotis and a few in dark shirts stand in the background of what appears to be a ritual or darshan gathering. The man bowing is not an identifiable a person candidate by appearance, so he is described by role as a devotee receiving a blessing.2017-03-26A photograph of a ritual in a hall with a striped red-and-pink floor mat strewn with rose petals. A bare-chested man kneels on the left wearing a white dhoti, rudraksha mala and gold chain, holding a green lime-like fruit. Before him, a woman with long dark hair, wearing a large garland of yellow beads, white and red flowers and green leaves, sits on a gold-trimmed low seat, her head and shoulders draped in a white cloth. A man in white with a grey-streaked head stands behind, and a priest in white with a saffron-coloured shawl and rudraksha mala holds a brass item. Several women in white saris and a woman in a gold-bordered sari watch. Photographers with a video camera stand in the background, and brass lamps and a kalasha sit at right.2017-03-26A photograph of a ritual blessing in a room with pink walls and maroon curtains. A long-haired figure in a bare-chested pose with a rudraksha mala bends forward on a striped mat, wearing a large red and white flower garland, while a man in white shirt and white dhoti with folded hands kneels beside them and an older man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands behind, his hand on the kneeling man's head. A woman in maroon sari with rudraksha beads stands at left and another woman in maroon sari holds a lamp at right. Lemons and flower petals lie near the figure's hands, a video camera on a tripod stands nearby, and a gold-framed mirror and framed photos are on the wall. The scene suggests a blessing or puja.2017-03-26October 30 20162016-10-30 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20172017-02-19A photograph of a devotional blessing in a hall. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels with his palms joined, head bowed, while a figure in a rust-orange wrap with long dark dreadlocks, a green-and-pink floral garland, and a dark bead necklace places a hand on his head. Other attendees in white and a woman in red-orange stand or sit nearby, and a standing person in orange holds a rudraksha mala. Colourful mats and white-clad people fill the background.2017-02-02October 30 20162016-10-30