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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in a richly decorated temple-like hall. A man with long dreadlocked hair pinned up, wearing a rust-red sleeveless robe, rudraksha malas and a red-and-white painted forehead, places a rudraksha mala and his hand on the head of a young light-haired man in a white dhoti with a white shoulder cloth and red-beaded necklace. Behind them stand attendants in white and yellow-bordered dhotis, one holding a tray. A golden deity murti, a gilded throne-like seat with a framed portrait, a leopard-print cushion and a red curtain form the setting.

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A photograph of a seated ritual scene. A man with long dreadlocked hair, a bun decorated with rudraksha beads, a bearded face, and an orange-red sleeveless garment with rudraksha malas and a gold pendant holds a ceremonial staff topped with a silver finial over the head of a shorter man in a white-and-gold dhoti and shawl, who has white sacred ash on his forehead and rudraksha necklaces. The seated devotee's hands are pressed together in anjali. Behind them stands a golden ornate arch, a red curtain, and a deity murti with a round mirror, and a bronze kalasha sits in front. The dreadlocked figure's appearance is consistent with a presentation the page may associate with a person, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2017-07-11A photograph of a long-haired man in a rust-orange sleeveless top, rudraksha beads woven into his dreadlocked hair and draped as necklaces and bracelets, placing his right palm on the forehead of a seated man with short dark hair who wears a white dhoti with a yellow border and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, standing priests in white dhotis with gold borders, one bare-chested and wearing a white badge, hold items near a brass vessel and a golden ceremonial staff. The setting is a temple-like hall with gold-toned decor and an air conditioner.2017-07-11July 11 20172017-07-11July 11 20172017-07-11 +1 copiesJuly 11 20172017-07-11July 11 20172017-07-11A photo of a ritual blessing inside a temple-like hall. A man with long dreadlocks wrapped up on his head and rudraksha beads in his hair, wearing a rust-red sleeveless robe and rudraksha malas on his neck, wrists and arms, presses his palm to the forehead of a short-haired man in a white sleeveless garment who keeps his eyes closed. Behind them, men in white dhotis with yellow borders stand near a golden temple backdrop and a gold-toned ornate frame. A white air conditioner unit is visible at upper right. The blessing gesture suggests a darshan or initiation moment; the scene is a close, intimate exchange.2017-07-11A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man with long dark dreadlocks wrapped in a bun, decorated with rudraksha beads, wears a rust-red sleeveless garment, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant, a rudraksha armband and a tilak on his forehead; he places his right palm on the forehead of a bare-chested, shaven-headed man who bows his head with eyes closed and hands folded. Behind them, men in white dhotis with rudraksha bracelets stand near a golden ornate seat and a silver-topped staff. Gold decorative elements and a red curtain fill the background.2017-07-11A man with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a bun and adorned with rudraksha beads, wearing a rust-red sleeveless garment, a rudraksha mala around his neck and rudraksha bracelets on his upper arm, places his hand on the head of a kneeling young man in a red collar, who has his palms joined in prayer. Behind them, priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand near a golden shrine and a blue ceremonial staff. The dreadlocked man has the appearance of a person, identifiable by his dreadlocks, rudraksha adornments and saffron-toned clothing, and is performing a blessing on the kneeling devotee.2017-07-11A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an Inner Awakening session. A standing man with long dreadlocks, a white vibhuti line on his forehead, bare upper torso wrapped in a rust-orange and gold-bordered shawl, and multiple rudraksha malas with a gold pendant, places his right hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed young man in a white kurta and yellow-bordered dhoti who kneels with palms pressed together. Behind them, several people in white and yellow-bordered dhotis and orange shawls stand, and a woman in white with a white vibhuti band and rudraksha beads sits watching. A photographer in an orange top is visible at upper right. The setting resembles a temple-style hall with gold decorations. a person, identifiable by the long dreadlocks, rudraksha malas, gold pendant and orange shawl, is performing the blessing.2017-08-09 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red sleeveless robe, with long matted dreadlocks bound up and adorned with rudraksha beads, places his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed, bare-chested devotee kneeling before him. Both wear rudraksha malas; the robed figure wears a gold necklace and a rudraksha armlet. The devotee has his eyes closed and a white cloth draped over his shoulder. Behind them, gold ornate decorations, a silver staff and a golden kalasha-like object are visible, with other white-clad attendants and a plate of offerings at the left edge.2017-07-11July 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copies