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A man in a rust-orange robe with his dark hair tied in a bun and a gold necklace places his hand on the head of a shaved-headed young man in white and orange garments with rudraksha beads on his wrist. A silver trident and a peacock-feather fan stand nearby against red drapery. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation with a trident and sacred items in the background.

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September 02 20142014-09-02A photograph of a darshan blessing. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth with long dark hair tied back and a white forehead mark places his right hand on the head of a grey-haired man in a white kurta and white identity badge. The blessed man holds his palms together at chest height. Behind them stands a silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident-like finial, a peacock feather fan, and a gold object in the foreground. Other people in saffron and white clothing stand in the background.2014-08-30May 03 20142014-05-03October 26 20142014-10-26September 03 20142014-09-03A seated long-haired man in orange-saffron robes with gold ornaments and a gold necklace places his right palm on the shaved head of a young man kneeling before him, who wears an orange shawl over white, rudraksha beads and a hoop earring. The seated man has a red tilak and a red flower in his hair, and holds a silver staff with a serpent coiled around it. Behind them stands a woman in white with a white forehead mark and a rudraksha mala, and a gold lion-shaped ornament sits at the left edge against a red and gold curtain. Appearance suggests a person in orange robes with long hair and gold necklace, giving a blessing with a ritual staff in an ashram setting.2014-07-14A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long gold bead garland, rudraksha bracelets and a white vibhuti line with a red kumkum dot on his forehead. He extends his right hand in blessing onto the curly-haired head of a young blond child in an orange robe and white sleeves. A carved silver staff with a rounded finial stands beside them, a black cobra-like figure rests near the staff, and gold ornamental seating and red drapes fill the background. a person is present, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace cues, while the child is a devotee receiving blessing.2014-07-27A photograph of a sannyas initiation ceremony on a raised stage. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white-and-maroon forehead marking, gold bangles and a heavy gold necklace, wearing a maroon-red cloth, touches the shaved head of a young shaven-headed initiate in white dhoti and bare chest, who wears black-rimmed glasses and holds an orange cloth. The seated figure holds a tall silver staff with a rounded finial. Behind them stand white-clad priests, a pink sparkling cloth hangs on the left, and a large gilded carved throne with gold and red cushions frames the scene.2016-05-21 +1 copiesMarch 11 20142014-03-11A seated man in orange-red sannyasi robes and a long rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold chain touches the forehead of a younger man with curly dark hair and a short beard. The younger man wears a white t-shirt and an orange shawl. The seated man holds a silver trident-topped staff beside a golden lion-headed throne armrest and a peacock-feather fan, in a room with red cushions and a framed picture behind.2014-05-12September 14 20142014-09-14April 26 20152015-04-26