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A seated person wearing a rust-red turban with a gold border, gold-bordered sari-style garment in gold and maroon, and multiple gold bangles and necklaces places a hand on the forehead of a man in a grey jacket with a white collar. The seated figure is touching the man's forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling face, a gold statue or figure sits to the right, a white floor-standing air conditioner is on the wall, and a red patterned cloth draped over a chair is at left. Other people are partially visible at the edges.

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November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A photograph of a blessing moment indoors. A figure in a maroon and gold turban, gold-bordered gold-and-beige cloth draped over the shoulders, gold bangles and a gold necklace, has one hand raised to touch the forehead of a man in a light green shirt who stands facing him with eyes closed. The blessing figure is seated near a red cloth-draped seat, and a box of offerings sits at the lower edge. A white floor-standing air conditioner and a large portrait with a smiling face appear behind. Appearance-based cues on the blessing figure (turban, gold ornaments, ceremonial dress) are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable Swamiji giving a forehead blessing to a devotee; the blessing figure is the only.2013-11-02A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A figure with a swept-back bun, a maroon-and-gold turban, gold earrings, bangles and a red-and-yellow flower garland wears a gold-bordered beige-and-maroon garment and smiles while placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a golden figurine and a standing air-conditioning unit are visible, with a large devotional picture on the wall. Another person in a white dhoti with tilak stands at the right edge. The gesture resembles a blessing or darshan exchange.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A seated man in a rust-brown turban with a gold trim and gold-tipped ornament, wearing a gold necklace and layered beaded malas, gold bangles and a cream shawl, reaches out to press his palm on the forehead of a man in a navy polo shirt. Behind them a shorter priest in white dhoti sits with a white forehead mark and beaded necklace, and onlookers stand near a white wall with a fan and a red curtain. A gold deity murti is in the lower left corner. The a person cue is a turban with ornate gold adornments and layered malas, so the seated man is an appearance-based a person receiving the devotee's forehead blessing.2013-11-02A photograph of a diksha-style blessing in an indoor hall. A woman in a cream and gold sari with a maroon turban wrapped with a gold band, red and yellow flower garlands and gold bangles places her right palm on the forehead of a man in a teal kurta with eyes closed and his hands folded in front of him. A tall white floor air-conditioner, a wall of maroon curtains and a large portrait of a smiling face with necklaces stand behind them, and another man in white is partly visible at right. A small tray of offerings sits at the lower edge. The woman's appearance does not establish a person identity, so the role is described only as a blessing giver.2013-11-02A seated figure in a maroon and gold turban, gold necklaces, gold bangles and a golden-bordered garment touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with arms outstretched. The seated figure wears a bright gold sash and a rudraksha-style mala and smiles while blessing the man. Behind them, a standing man in a red shirt and a man in white with folded hands and a woman in a white sari with gold border watch. A large portrait of a smiling older man with a crimson shawl hangs at left, and red curtains frame the room. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment in a hall.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A seated woman in a dark red and gold sari with a maroon turban-style headwrap and gold jewelry places her right palm on the forehead of a man in a light blue button-up shirt who kneels before her, his hands raised in reverent receiving. Behind her, a red and gold throne-like seat with ornate gold carving and a gold kalasha-like vessel. Another man with white forehead markings, rudraksha mala and white dhoti sits at the right edge, and an ornate pink-and-gold portrait hangs in the background. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment in a temple-like room.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A photograph of a devotional blessing in a bright indoor hall with white floors and a red curtain. A woman in a maroon turban with gold trim and a gold-bordered beige sari stands and presses her palm to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, whose eyes are closed and head is tilted back. She wears gold bangles and earrings, and white ash marks show on the man's brow. Behind them, several men in white and green shirts stand watching, and a few more people are partly visible at the right edge. Gold ritual vessels sit at the lower left.2013-11-02