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A photo of a ritual blessing inside a temple-style hall. A long-haired man with dreadlocks, a white tilak on his forehead, a bare upper body wrapped in a saffron-orange cloth, and layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and orange beaded armbands places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a saffron-orange garment with a red-orange beaded mala. The boy has his hands folded in front of him and bows his head. A small gilded deity murti and a brass oil lamp sit in the foreground, with a golden pillar and orange-robed figures in a painted backdrop behind them. Two physical people are visible.

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July 07 20172017-07-07 +1 copiesAugust 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesPhoto of a shaktipada-style initiation in an ashram hall. A young boy in an orange-red wrap kneels with his palms raised while a bare-chested man with long dark dreadlocked hair, rudraksha malas on his neck and arms, and a red-brown cloth draped over his shoulder places his right hand on the boy's head. Behind them stands a man in white dhoti and shawl with yellow borders, and another devotee wears white with a white-painted arm. In the foreground sit a golden deity murti and a brass kalasha-style vessel with a lamp. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man with rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace is the initiator performing the touch on the boy's head.2017-07-02July 03 20172017-07-03July 07 20172017-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaktipada-style initiation moment inside a temple-like room with purple and red drapes. A long-haired man in a rust-red dhoti-style wrap, wearing layered rudraksha malas, a rudraksha bracelet on his upper arm and a ceremonial gold pendant, places his right hand on the head of a young boy kneeling in front of him. The boy wears an orange shawl and holds his palm raised. Beside them stands a small gold deity murti of a goddess with a lamp-like offering dish, and a gold lion-headed figure is in the foreground. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with a yellow border and orange shawl, and a bare-chested man with a white cloth, stand watching. Probable Swamiji is the long-haired man wearing rudraksha malas and a rust-red wrap, performing the touch on the boy's head.2017-07-02A photograph of a long-haired man with dreadlocks, a white vibhuti line on his forehead, and gold ornaments and rudraksha bracelets, bare-chested in a saffron-orange cloth, placing his hand on the head of a young boy kneeling before him. The boy wears an orange shawl and rudraksha beads and looks up attentively. Behind them, a golden deity murti stands beside a brass lamp and a brass bell, with other people in orange and white clothing seated in the background.2017-07-07A photograph of a long-haired man with dreadlocks, wearing a saffron-orange cloth draped over his bare shoulder, a heavy gold necklace with red stone pendants, orange rudraksha bracelets and armlets, and a gold earring, presses his right palm onto the head of a young boy in an orange garment and rudraksha mala. The boy, with palms raised, stands before a golden deity murti of a goddess with ornate headdress and jewelry. Ritual brass vessels and an orange-robed figure appear in the background. a person: the man has the long dreadlocks, rudraksha adornments and ceremonial gold necklace associated with the page's subject, performing a blessing as the guru. The boy is a disciple receiving the blessing.2017-07-07A seated man in orange and maroon robes with long swept-back hair, rudraksha bracelets on both arms and a gold necklace places his right hand on the head of a smiling boy in white with a red shawl. The boy raises his hands in front of him. Nearby stands a brass deity murti and a brass kalasha-style vessel with a golden cloth backdrop. Other people in orange saris and white garments stand behind, with green plants in the foreground.2017-07-03A photograph of a shaved-headed boy in white kurta with an orange shawl receiving a blessing as a long-haired man in a maroon-red wrap, multiple rudraksha malas, rudraksha armlet and gold ceremonial necklace places his palm on the boy's head. The boy raises his left palm in a gesture of reception. Behind them, robed attendants in white dhotis and saffron shawls stand, and a golden deity murti with a bowl and a golden peacock-shaped vessel sit in the foreground beside green leaves. A purple curtain and gold pillar frame the scene, indicating a ritual setting like shaktipada or diksha initiation. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, gold necklace) is the blessing giver.2017-07-02 +1 copiesJune 30 20172017-06-30July 02 20172017-07-02