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Photograph of a ceremonial blessing at a person Sangha event. A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a red bindi, a rudraksha-style red and gold garland and a heavy gold beaded necklace places his hand on the head of a bald man in a white shirt who kneels with palms pressed together. The seated figure holds a small card or envelope. Behind them are a golden lion-faced throne, a decorated canopy, a large garland of yellow, orange and red flowers, and a silver trident. This matches the samaya deeksha context on the page, with a person seated as the officiating figure, based on the saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace and garlands.

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A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with long red and yellow flower garlands and a gold chain, marked with a red bindi and tilak, lightly touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. The seated man holds a small object in one hand while the devotee's hands rest on a wooden stool. Behind them are a large marigold and rose garland backdrop, a gold ornamental umbrella, a silver trident and a gold lion-headed sculpture. The setting suggests a samaya deeksha initiation ceremony. a person is the seated figure, shown with ceremonial garlands, saffron clothing and a gold necklace.2015-07-17A photograph of a ritual blessing at a seated dais. A seated figure with swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a red-and-saffron cloth draped over the body wears long garlands of red, yellow and orange flowers and multiple gold beaded necklaces; the figure smiles with eyes closed and extends a hand to bless a shaved-headed man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who bows low with his head lowered toward the seated figure's hands. Behind them a large flower arrangement in red, yellow and white, a silver trident, an ornate embroidered parasol-style canopy and gold ceremonial vessels are visible. Two people are shown.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A kneeling devotee in a white shirt with an orange-red cloth draped over his shoulders bows his head while a seated figure in saffron-brown robes touches his forehead and offers him a small yellow slip. The seated figure wears a long multi-strand rudraksha mala, ornate gold-toned beads and a red bindi, and sits on a red cushioned seat before a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands. Behind them stand a silver trident, a jewelled canopy and a gold deity murti, and a green draped cloth hangs at left. The setting suggests a deeksha or blessing exchange. Two people are visible.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17