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A seated figure in an orange-saffron garment with a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace places both palms on the head of a man in a white shirt with a red-and-white printed shawl and a gold bangle, who bows with eyes closed. The seated figure, in a red-marked bare shoulder, holds a folded paper in one hand. Behind them, several people in white and red shawls stand in a temple-like hall with a gold pillar, a drum and green plants.

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May 09 20152015-05-09Photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe with a bun of dark hair and a gold bead necklace, reaching forward to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and white vibhuti marks on his forehead, while both raise their hands. The seated figure holds a small folded paper in the other hand. A third person in a white dhoti and orange shawl sits behind, and a few people stand at the right edge in orange garments. The setting appears to be an indoor satsang or blessing event.2013-03-05May 09 20152015-05-09A photo of a ritual blessing inside a temple-style hall. A person in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured beaded necklace extends one arm and presses a hand to the forehead of a bearded man in white clothes, whose red scarf is printed with repeated Sanskrit-style text. The bearded man has a small tilak on his forehead and holds his palms together in a gesture of receiving. Behind them, other people in white and red-orange attire sit or stand, a brass tabla-like drum and a gold-toned stand are visible at left, and a seated woman in white holds a tray. a person: the orange-robed figure with a mala and gold beaded necklace, shown in the act of blessing, matches the sangha description on the page, but the face is not visible enough for a firm identification.2015-05-09May 09 20152015-05-09May 09 20152015-05-09December 17 20132013-12-17A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron garment with a long rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace placing a hand on the forehead of an older man with greying hair and a moustache, who presses his palms together in greeting. The older man wears a red shawl printed with black script, a rudraksha mala and white clothing. Behind them are a silver-and-gold ritual pillar, green plants, a person in a green garment with an orange and red shawl, and a seated woman in white and grey. A sheet of paper is held in the seated figure's hand.2015-05-09March 03 20152015-03-03A long-haired figure in an orange-brown saffron garment with a beaded bracelet and rudraksha mala places one hand on the forehead of a young man in a white striped shirt with a red lanyard and rudraksha mala. The young man stands with eyes closed and his other hand raised in blessing. Behind them, a man in white with a red shawl and a woman in orange stand watching, and a seated man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a sheet of handwritten paper. Floral garlands with yellow and red blooms decorate the left edge. The figure with long hair appears to be giving a blessing, possibly a person, with the cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2013-07-10A photograph of a healer initiation moment indoors before a red draped backdrop with a golden deity statue at the left edge. A person with long dark hair in a swept-back bun, wearing a rudraksha mala and an orange and gold garment draped over the shoulder, sits and places a raised palm on the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt and an orange scarf printed with dark lettering, who holds his own palms open in front of him. A woman in white with an orange scarf and rudraksha beads sits behind them holding a bundle of incense sticks. Other people in white and orange scarves stand in the background.2015-07-19July 19 20152015-07-19