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A photograph of an evening ceremony. A smiling man with orange-yellow tilak across his forehead, a red bindi, a gold beaded necklace and an orange and maroon shawl sits on an ornate silver throne. A younger man in a white kurta with a red shawl and a wristwatch leans in and touches the seated man's forehead with his fingers. Behind them, several people in white robes with maroon shawls and rudraksha malas stand holding long ceremonial tridents, and a bronze bowl sits on the floor.

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August 01 20142014-08-01A seated man in an orange and maroon saffron robe, with a gold-bead necklace and a forehead marked with orange-red tilak, sits on an ornate silver-and-purple throne at night. A devotee in a white shirt with a red-and-white sacred thread leans in, his hand raised toward the seated figure's face. Behind them, several people in orange and saffron robes stand in the dim background, and a trident-topped pole is visible at right. The figure on the throne shows a person appearance cue: ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing, with the attending devotee in white performing a blessing-style gesture.2014-08-01Night photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back dark hair, orange-and-yellow forehead markings and a red-and-white bead necklace, reaching to press a yellow-orange tilak onto the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt who stands close with his hands raised. The seated figure wears an orange shawl over a maroon-red cloth and sits on an ornate silver-and-purple throne-like chair at left. Behind them, a bearded man in white with a long brown-beaded rudraksha mala and other attendants in orange and white are visible, and ceremonial trident-like staffs appear in the background. The setting is dark, lit by warm light.2014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01A photograph of a seated man with swept-back dark hair, bare-chested under a maroon-and-gold dhoti, wearing layered gold and beaded necklaces, placing his right palm on the forehead of a shaven-headed young man in a white shirt and a red-and-orange printed shawl. The recipient kneels with eyes closed and hands raised in namaskar-like posture. Behind them stand people in white clothes and orange shawls, a golden deity murti and a silver kalasha stand, and green plants sit on a red-draped surface. The scene reads as a samaya deeksha blessing given with energy darshan.2015-07-17Evening photograph of a seated figure in an orange shawl over a maroon garment, wearing a long gold bead necklace and an orange-yellow forehead mark, sitting in an ornate silver-and-dark throne-like chair. Another person in a white shirt with a red scarf printed with text stands before him with palms pressed together while the seated figure touches his forehead with a hand. Background shows several people in white and orange clothing and a metal ceremonial staff, with a bowl visible. Presentation cues on the seated figure (orange shawl, gold necklace, forehead mark, throne) match the page's reference, so a person is used; the figure is seated on a throne and receiving honour in a satsang or darshan setting.2014-08-01A seated figure with a bare chest and a long orange-and-saffron shawl, wearing a red-brown lower garment, a beaded necklace and a yellow tilak on the forehead, is touching a feathered or leafy offering to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red scarf. The seated figure sits on an ornate silver-and-purple throne-like seat with carved detailing. Behind them, other people in saffron and cream clothes stand in a dim, night-lit outdoor setting with ceremonial staffs, a fringed canopy at the top left, and a silver-tipped mace or staff at right. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment.2014-08-01A seated man in an orange shawl over maroon robes, wearing a gold-and-beaded necklace and an orange tilak on his forehead, touches a small boy's head with a green leaf or grass blade during a blessing. The boy in a white shirt stands with palms pressed together. The seated figure sits on an ornate purple-and-black throne-like chair. Behind them, a woman in white and beaded necklaces sits on the floor, and several people in white robes stand in the dim background. The scene suggests an outdoor evening darshan.2014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01A photograph taken at night in a dimly lit hall. A seated figure on an ornate silver throne with a carved back wears an orange-saffron shawl over a dark maroon garment, a rudraksha-style floral garland and a bold orange tilak on the forehead, smiling with eyes closed. A man in a white shirt and white cloth with a red-and-maroon sash, wearing a wristwatch and a lanyard, stands before him with palms joined and his right hand raised, touching the seated figure's forehead. Behind them, standing figures in white and maroon hold long silver-tipped staffs, and a bronze deity murti or statue stands in the background.2014-08-01