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A seated man in an orange-saffron silk shawl and a gold bead necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white collared shirt, who has his palms pressed together in namaskar. The seated figure has hair tied in a bun, a white tilak on his forehead and a red-and-orange patterned cushion beneath him. Two more people, partly visible, stand behind the scene in a warm-lit room with a window and an air-conditioner unit. This appears to be a blessing given with a touch on the head at a personal darshan.

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February 09 20122012-02-09February 09 20122012-02-09A photograph of a man in an orange-saffron wrap and multi-strand gold bead necklace, with a red dot on his forehead and hair pulled back in a bun, pressing both hands onto the crown of a bald, older man in a white shirt who bows his head forward. A red velvet curtain and gold ritual object appear in the background. This appears to be a blessing or pada-pooja style darshan moment. a person identity based on the orange garment, gold beaded necklace and hair styling, while the blessing figure is a devotee in white.2012-02-09February 09 20122012-02-09A photograph of a ritual blessing. A bare-chested man in an orange-and-gold shawl, with a red tilak on his forehead, a short topknot, gold beaded necklaces and a gold bangle, stands at right placing his right hand on the head of a shaven-headed man in a white shirt at left, whose hands are pressed together in a gesture of receiving. A deep maroon curtain hangs behind them and a gold-coloured vessel is visible at lower centre. Their faces suggest a devotee receiving blessing from a priest.2012-02-09A photo of a guru-disciple blessing in an ashram hall. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth and a layered ceremonial gold and bead necklace sits on a red cushion and places his right palm on the forehead of a bald man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala, who stands with hands joined in namaskar. Behind them are gold deity figures, a lit screen, and a white floral backdrop. Two physical people are visible.2014-01-21A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in orange saffron robes wearing a long ornate gold necklace with large gold beads and a red tilak on his forehead places his palm on the head of a younger man in a white shirt, who stands with his eyes closed and hands raised. The seated figure in orange holds a small white paper in his other hand. Behind them, a garlanded altar displays yellow and orange flower garlands and a golden decorated backdrop.2011-12-17A photo of a shaved-looking man with hair in a small bun and a white tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange draped cloth and a rudraksha mala, placing his palm on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with an orange shawl. The young man stands with his hands raised in a receiving gesture. Behind them, a blurred deity murti with a red crown and a wall outlet are visible. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment indoors.2012-10-13A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a bare shoulder, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and a long garland, with a white tilak on the forehead and hair tied in a knot. He places his right palm on the forehead of a man kneeling before him with folded hands, and holds a small folded paper in his left hand. The kneeling man wears a white short-sleeved shirt and a wristwatch. Behind them stand a carved wooden staff topped with a golden serpent hood, a golden ornament, a red draped backdrop and red patterned cushions.2014-07-15February 09 20122012-02-09A photo of a seated figure in a rust-orange saffron robe with a gold-edged border and a long rudraksha-style beaded mala draped over the shoulders, a white tilak on the forehead and hair pinned up in a bun. The figure extends an arm to place a hand on the head of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt with a lanyard, glasses and a folded white paper in hand, standing in a hotel-style hall. Gold-coloured ritual objects sit beside the seated figure and a white projection screen is behind. Several details suggest a blessing or padapuja moment; the seated figure appears to be a presiding teacher, shown with the physical traits and mala of a sannyasi.2013-12-13A photo of a blessing moment: a man with hair in a bun and a white tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange-and-gold garment and a beaded red necklace, places his right palm on the forehead of a bald man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The bald man stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The blesser holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind them a woman in white with a mala watches, and a golden kalasha-like vessel is in the lower foreground beside a red backdrop with a shimmering textured curtain. The blessing appears to be a traditional abhishekam or aashirvad moment. The page excerpt about Mother Ganga satsang is only context, and no visible Ganga imagery appears.2014-01-07