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A man in orange-red robes with long dark dreadlocks and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands on a red-carpeted stage, pressing one hand to the forehead of a bearded man in a white shirt and red-patterned sash who raises his other hand upward with eyes closed. Brass oil lamps stand at left and a microphone is nearby. Behind them women in orange and red saris, white and pink garments, and a woman in green stand watching; a woman in a white and gold-beaded outfit also looks on. The red backdrop and stage lights suggest a ritual blessing or initiation setting.

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April 28 20162016-04-28 +1 copiesApril 28 20162016-04-28A long-haired man in a bare-chested saffron-red garment with a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on his forehead places his right palm on the forehead of a fair-haired man in a white shirt wearing a red and black printed shawl. Behind them, several women in saris and a child watch from a red-draped stage area. A gold ceremonial object and a folded white paper are visible at the lower right. The scene resembles a blessing or initiation moment. a person: the long-haired figure in saffron with rudraksha beads matches the page's reference to a person, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2016-04-28A long-haired man in a red shawl places his right palm on the forehead of a bald, older man in white with a red shawl, during a ceremonial blessing on a red-draped stage. The long-haired figure wears a red cloth draped over the shoulder, a rudraksha mala around the neck, and dark dreadlocked hair falling down his back. Behind them, several women stand in white, pink and red garments with red shawls and beaded necklaces, watching the blessing. A young shaved-head man in red and a bead-wearing assistant appear in the foreground. A golden ritual vessel stands near the recipient.2016-04-28A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red-orange shawl, a dark rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a white tilak on his forehead stands on the left, reaching his right hand to press on the forehead of a young man kneeling in front. The young man wears a white dhoti-style cloth, a red-orange shawl and a beaded necklace, and holds his palm up in a gesture of reception. Behind them a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion stands beside brass oil lamps, and a row of women in saffron, red and white saris and shawls watches from the background. Several devotees in red and white garments stand and sit nearby.2016-04-28A man in a white shirt with a saffron-orange shawl stands with both palms raised while a long-haired, bare-chested sannyasi in an orange cloth presses his fingers to the man's forehead in an initiation blessing. Behind them, several men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls stand in a room with maroon curtains. A gold ritual vessel sits in the foreground.2017-08-03August 30 20142014-08-30April 28 20162016-04-28A photograph of a ritual blessing in warm red-orange light. A woman in an orange-red sari with a beaded necklace and gold earrings holds her hands on the head of a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a name badge on his chest. He has his eyes closed and hands raised near his head. Behind them, another man in white watches, and a red curtain hangs at right. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the figures are a priestess-like giver and a devotee receiving blessing.2012-07-20A photo of a ritual blessing during a samaya deeksha initiation. A bare-chested figure with a swept-back dark hairstyle, a saffron-coloured dhoti with a gold border, and layered beaded necklaces places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta and a red-and-white scarf printed with script. Behind them, several people in red and white shawls stand observing, and a silver ceremonial staff and a brass lamp are visible at left.2015-07-17May 04 20172017-05-04A photograph of a ritual initiation in an indoor hall. A figure with long dark dreadlocks, wearing a maroon sleeveless garment and a thick gold-and-brown beaded necklace, presses a hand to the forehead of a man in a white t-shirt with a red-and-orange printed shawl, who holds his hands up to the figure's arm. Behind them, several people in white clothes and red shawls stand watching, and a golden vessel is visible in the foreground. A fan and curtain frame the room.2016-03-30