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Photograph of two men exchanging a raised high-five indoors beside a brick wall. The man on the left wears an orange turban, orange robes, a draped orange shawl, and a long rudraksha mala around his neck; he is smiling broadly. The man on the right wears a white checked collared shirt with rolled sleeves and a dark rudraksha mala, and is smiling as well. Behind them, several men in orange robes and white clothing sit in a seated gathering. Ritual-setting atmosphere with brick architecture and a cushioned seat in the foreground.

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A photograph of a ritual initiation. A seated figure on the left wears a red-orange turban, a saffron-orange draped robe with gold edging, and a rudraksha mala around the neck, and extends a hand toward the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl. The kneeling man has his palm raised and eyes lowered. Behind them, several people in white clothes with red-orange shawls stand or sit, one holding a piece of paper. A blurred poster-like backdrop and a small framed image appear in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor hall during a mandala-style initiation.2015-07-13A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange draped robe with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and gold earrings, extending a palm toward a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl who raises his palms in reverence. Behind them red drapes hang, and a woman in white and other seated devotees are visible. The seated figure's appearance (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, beaded necklace) gives a person cues; the scene shows a blessing exchange. A flower arrangement sits at the left edge.2012-07-11An indoor event photograph. An older man in an orange turban and orange robe, with white ash markings on his forehead and a rudraksha mala around his neck, smiles and gestures toward a younger man in the right foreground, who wears an orange shawl with gold-coloured beads and gold bracelets and has a white marking on his forehead. Behind them a man in a white shirt stands watching, and a few more people in white and pale clothing are visible in the background beneath hanging colourful tassels.2013-02-24Indoor event photo of a smiling man with long, swept-back black hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture toward a man in white clothes who bows his head. A small boy in a navy shirt watches nearby. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes wears white vibhuti stripes and a gold necklace, and a silver tray with offerings is held in the foreground. Striped cloth banners hang in the background. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure, with long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala cues.2010-10-26A photograph of a temple ritual in an orange-hued hall. A smiling man in an orange turban, orange shawl and garments, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on his arms, raises a hand in blessing. Another man in orange robes with a shaved head stands beside him. On the left, an older man in white clothing with folded hands and a white paper receives the blessing, while a person in white bends forward with joined palms. On the right, a hand holds a silver tray of offerings with sweets and fruit. Behind them stands a colourful deity murti with garlands and a golden peetha, under a painted backdrop with bold lettering. a person: the turbaned man in orange with rudraksha mala and ornate gold armlets matches the page's a person reference only by appearance cues.2011-12-10A photograph of a seated-standing devotional blessing indoors. A young man with curly hair in a white kurta, hands pressed together in namaste, bows his head as a man in an orange turban with a red tilak mark and ornate crown-like brooch raises his right hand over him. The blessed man wears a saffron-orange garment with a gold border, rudraksha mala necklaces, red beaded bracelets and a rings. Probable Swamiji (probable) with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, giving a blessing. Behind them, several devotees in pink and checked shirts stand with hands folded; a partially visible bald man in orange with glasses appears at the right edge. Warm hall lighting and draped curtains in the background.2011-12-22October 22 20112011-10-22August 11 20112011-08-11October 29 20112011-10-29 +1 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11A man in an orange saffron shawl with gold border and a long rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold necklace stands at left, smiling, with white sacred ash on his forehead and a red bindi, his right hand raised and placed on the forehead of an elderly bald man with grey hair in a white collared shirt, whose palms are pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them are golden lamps and an ornate carved temple-style background with a red curtain. The gesture appears to be a blessing given to a devotee. a person: the saffron-clad man with rudraksha mala and ornate gold-bordered shawl is the blessing giver.2011-11-26A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and a saffron-and-gold wrap, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace of gold and brown beads, places the palm of his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with a saffron scarf printed with script, whose hands are folded in namaskar and whose eyes are closed. A woman in a sari stands smiling at the right edge. Behind them is a deep red cloth backdrop and an ornate gold throne-like seat. Appearance cues include the turban, saffron clothing and beaded necklace, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) giving blessing to a devotee in a blessing or darshan moment.2015-10-25