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A photograph of a seated man in deep red-maroon robes with a red-brown beaded necklace, white vibhuti marks and a red bindi on his forehead, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a lavender polo shirt. The kneeling man wears a red shawl printed with white script and a small badge on his shoulder. The seated man sits on an ornate gold and carved throne with a dark red cushion, in a room with cream walls and blue-and-white carved panels. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment.

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December 26 20152015-12-26December 26 20152015-12-26A seated man in a deep red-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and a white forehead marking with a red bindi touches the head of a younger man in a white shirt with a red cloth draped over his shoulder. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with carved relief patterns, and the younger man leans in with his eyes lowered. The setting is a decorated hall with blue and cream panels behind them.2015-12-26A man in a rose-pink dhoti and wrap with long dark hair, white and red forehead markings, and multiple rudraksha malas with gold-toned beads and a large gold pendant stands at left, applying a red mark to the forehead of a seated man in a pink-and-orange striped shirt and orange shawl at right. The standing man's hand rests on the other's head. Behind them are a gold-decorated throne with leopard-print upholstery, red curtains and a gold vessel. The setting suggests a blessing or ritual touch.2016-04-04July 01 20172017-07-01 +1 copiesApril 04 20162016-04-04July 07 20162016-07-07April 04 20162016-04-04A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with bare shoulder and a long gold bead necklace reaches forward to place his palm on the forehead of a devotee kneeling before him. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and a small red bindi, and smiles warmly. The devotee wears a white shirt with an orange-red shawl and a red thread on his wrist. Behind them stand a silver trident and a golden ceremonial object, with red tiger-striped cushions and green foliage.2014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01July 21 20142014-07-21A seated man in a rust-orange garment with gold necklaces, gold bangles and a gold waist-cord places his right hand on the bald head of a kneeling devotee in a lime-green shirt. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead marking and a red bindi, and is smiling. Gold-trimmed red throne and a silver ceremonial staff stand beside them, with another kneeling devotee in the foreground and a woman in white with rudraksha beads in the background. Red drapery forms the backdrop. a person is the seated figure, based on the long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery, rust-orange clothing and throne, with the page noting his presence at this event.2014-07-21