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A ritual blessing scene. A man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange sannyasi wrap, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, places his right palm on the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta with a red-and-white sacred shawl. The blessed man has white paste on his forehead and presses his palms together at his chest. Behind them, a woman in a red sari with white beaded malas sits, and a figure in red and white stands near a bouquet of pink flowers. Soft warm lighting with blurred background figures and a deity image.

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A bare-chested man in a red turban and orange-red cloth with a long beaded necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and red shawl, who has his palms pressed together in prayer. Behind them, several people in red and orange garments and beaded necklaces smile and raise their hands, with pink and red flowers in the lower left. The setting appears to be a ceremonial blessing with a fan and stage lighting in the background.2015-09-14July 13 20152015-07-13A man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange shawl, with a long red-brown beaded mala around his neck, stands at left with his right hand raised, placing his palm on the forehead of a seated man in white clothes with a gold-bordered cloth over his shoulder and a red-brown mala. Several people in white and saffron garments stand or kneel behind them, and a golden throne-like seat edged with red cushions is at left. A child stands at upper right, and a smiling person in a red turban is at right. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment during a ceremony, with the turbaned figure's appearance matching the page's a person reference only partly, so identity is uncertain.2015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14A seated figure in a red and gold turban and saffron-orange robe, with a rudraksha mala of beads around the neck, reaches forward to place a hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta with a red patterned shawl. The man holds his palm up in a gesture of receiving, and a gold ring is visible on the blessing hand. Behind them, several women in white, red and maroon shawls with event lanyards stand in a purple-lit hall, and a woman in a red shawl with a beaded necklace holds a small offering tray. A stone pillar stands at right. a person: the seated figure wears a red turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, consistent with a presiding teacher giving blessing.2015-09-15September 14 20152015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14A photograph of a ceremonial moment at an event with several saffron-clad monastics. On the left, a man in a red-orange turban, bare-chested under an orange-and-red shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, extends his raised hand in blessing toward a smiling man on the right. That man wears a white kurta with a red-patterned shawl and holds his palms together in namaskar, with a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Behind them, other saffron-robed people with beaded malas, one with a red turban, watch and some clap. Pink flowers sit at the lower left and a round fan-like object appears at the right.2015-09-14A ritual blessing in a decorated hall. A bare-shouldered man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange wrap, with a beaded brown necklace, raises his arm and places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with a red shawl. The young man presses his palms together in reverence. Behind them, several people in white and red-saffron shawls and garlands sit and stand, and a gold ceremonial staff rises at the left edge, with a red rose and white cloth at lower left.2015-09-14A photograph of a ritual blessing indoors with warm pink-red lighting. A man in a red turban and red-and-orange saffron robe, bare-shouldered with a rudraksha mala, extends both hands to press his palms onto the forehead of a bare-chested man in a white dhoti-style cloth with a red rudraksha mala, who stands with hands folded in namaste. Behind them, several people in white and red garments, some wearing flower garlands, stand watching; a woman in a white sari with a long braid is at the right edge. A golden vessel and red flowers sit at the lower left. The scene reads as a blessing or initiation ceremony.2015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange robe with gold edging, and a rudraksha-style beaded mala across the shoulders reaches forward to press fingers to the forehead of a shaved-headed man in white kurta with an orange-and-red patterned shawl, who kneels with his palms raised. The seated figure holds a folded white paper or cloth in the other hand. Behind them, a gold-trimmed ornate chair, red cushions, white flowers and a red-and-blue banner. Other people in white and red shawls sit or stand in the background, with a few partially visible at the edges. Appearance-based: a person seated in orange turban and mala giving forehead blessing to a devotee; the seated figure's appearance is consistent but not conclusive.2015-07-13