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Close photograph of two men in an indoor setting with golden decor behind them. On the left, a man with long swept-back dark hair, white tilak on his forehead, red bindi, rudraksha-style layered silver beaded necklaces and silver bracelets, wearing a red-orange shawl over bare shoulders, is pressing his right hand to the forehead of a man on the right. The right man, with light brown hair, wears a white long-sleeved top and a red rudraksha mala, and holds his palm up in an anjali gesture.

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December 05 20132013-12-05A photograph of a seated man in an orange-and-gold draped garment with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, reaching up to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white t-shirt who has his eyes closed and palms pressed together. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and is smiling; the setting is an indoor room with a camera on a tripod behind them and golden ornaments at the lower right. Two physical people are visible, with a partially visible person at the far left edge. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure are consistent with the a person label, with a distinctive mala necklace and long swept-back hair.2014-03-06December 05 20132013-12-05December 05 20132013-12-05Photograph of two men in an indoor hall with beige walls and a gold-coloured lion-headed carving in the foreground. On the left, a smiling man with swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, white vibhuti marks on his forehead, a rust-red shawl over his shoulder, and multiple silver beaded necklaces and bracelets sits beside a gold lion-form sculpture and holds a small silver cup or dish in one hand while raising his other arm. On the right, a man with short hair in a plain white shirt and a thin beaded necklace has his hand raised toward the seated man's forehead, as if receiving or giving blessing marks. A gold ornamental panel and a red-and-gold decorative backdrop frame the scene. Watermarked copyright text appears in the lower right corner. a person candidate present by appearance cues only; identity unconfirmed.2013-12-05March 21 20142014-03-21A photo of a man in a white long-sleeved top and a red-and-white rudraksha mala being blessed. A bare-shouldered figure in a rust-red and gold-bordered cloth with a long dark bun and a white forehead mark places one palm on the man's forehead while the other arm is raised. The man's eyes are closed and his head is bowed. Behind them is a cream-coloured wall panel and a white banner.2013-12-17A seated man with long dark hair pulled back, wearing a rust-red shawl over his shoulder and a gold-toned chain with rudraksha beads, places his palm on the forehead of a short-haired man in a white long-sleeved top. The recipient holds his hands in anjali mudra and wears a rudraksha bracelet. Behind them are beige padded panels, a gold-coloured fabric and a red cloth at the left edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, ornate clothing and ceremonial beads, so Swamiji (probable) is the appearance-based label for this in-person blessing moment.2013-12-03March 06 20142014-03-06A photograph of an indoor ritual moment in a warm-toned room with a golden ornament and brown armchair in the background. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, white and red forehead markings and a rudraksha mala with a saffron wrap stands at left, holding a folded white paper in one hand while placing his other hand on the head of a bald, bearded man in a white garment with a red-orange wrap. The recipient raises one hand toward his head in a gesture of reception. A golden deity murti and a white rope are visible at left. Two people are present. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired figure with rudraksha malas and saffron wrap, shown performing the blessing.2014-03-11Indoor photo of a guru placing his right palm on the forehead of a devotee in a warm, softly lit hall. The guru has long dark hair tied back, bare-chested under a saffron-orange cloth, wears a thick brown rudraksha mala, and has a white tilak on his forehead. He holds a gold-wrapped object in the lower left. The devotee has dark curly hair, wears a white kurta and a red-orange shawl with printed text, and raises his palm outward. Behind them, a man in orange stands at the right edge and an orange chair sits in the background.2014-03-09December 21 20132013-12-21