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A photograph of two men in front of an ornate gold-relief wall. On the left, a long-haired man with dreadlocks, bare-chested except for an orange-brown wrap, wears a heavy gold ornamental necklace, gold hoop earring and a white tilak on his forehead; he is applying a white mark to the forehead of a younger man on the right. The right man wears a white shirt and an orange shawl printed with text, and stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling.

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August 11 20172017-08-11August 11 20172017-08-11A photograph of two men in close, intimate exchange before a gold-carved backdrop with ornate lattice panels. The man on the left, seated on an orange cushioned seat, has long dreadlocked hair, a tilak on his forehead, gold hoop earring, a rust-coloured dhoti-style wrap, and a heavy gold and beaded necklace with a pendant. He reaches out to press a mark on the forehead of the man on the right, who has short grey hair, presses his palms together in namaste, and wears a white kurta with an orange shawl printed with script and a rudraksha mala. This appears to be a blessing or forehead-marking gesture. a person is seated on the left, with long dreadlocks, rudraksha-style gold ornaments, and a rust-coloured garment. Two people are visible.2017-08-11August 11 20172017-08-11 +1 copiesA seated man with long dark matted hair, a white tilak on his forehead, gold hoop earrings and a heavy gold necklace with rudraksha beads sits on a red and gold throne against an ornate gold-carved wall. He wears a rust-brown dhoti and wrap with a bare chest and touches the forehead of a shaved-headed devotee in a white shirt and orange scarf. The devotee stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, receiving the blessing. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long hair, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha beads and saffron-brown clothing.2017-08-11 +1 copiesA seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a white tilak on his forehead, gold hoop earring, and a rust-orange draped garment with heavy gold ceremonial necklaces places his right hand on the crown of a shaved-headed man in a white kurta wearing a rudraksha mala. The seated man, smiling, is blessing the standing devotee with a hand on his head while the devotee's palms are pressed together in respect. Behind them is an ornate gold-carved wall with decorative panels, and the seated man sits on a red and gold throne-like seat. The seated man matches the page's appearance cues for a person, seated on a throne with saffron-orange dress and ornate gold necklaces, giving blessing to the devotee.2017-08-11A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a short beard and a small red mark on his forehead wears a saffron-orange shawl with gold trim and a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. He sits on a leopard-print cushion and places his right hand on the bald head of a kneeling, pale-skinned man in white shirt and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, whose hands are pressed in anjali mudra. Behind them stands an ornate gold carved wooden panel with a lattice of openings. The scene depicts a blessing or initiation moment.2017-10-06October 06 20172017-10-06Photograph of a seated guru with long dreadlocked hair, bare-chested, wearing a rust-orange cloth over one shoulder, a gold-and-beaded neck garland, and large gold hoop earrings, smiling as he presses his right hand to the forehead of a younger man. The younger man, in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl printed with script, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, receiving a blessing. The background is ornate gold carved relief with animal and floral motifs and a window grille. Two people are visible.2017-08-11A photograph of a seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a bare upper torso draped in a rust-orange cloth, and layered gold chains and beads, pressing his palms together while his right hand rests on the head of a shaven-headed man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The second man stands with hands raised in a gesture of reverence, smiling. Behind them is an ornate gold-toned carved wall with decorative patterns. a person: the seated man has long dreadlocks, a rust-orange cloth, gold ornaments and a ceremonial gold necklace, matching the page's description of the event.2017-08-11August 11 20172017-08-11A photograph of a seated man with long dreadlocks, a saffron-orange shawl over his bare shoulders, a rudraksha-style gold pendant necklace and a red wrist thread, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling older man in a white kurta with grey hair and a rudraksha mala, whose hands are pressed together in anjali. Behind them is an ornate gold carved throne-like structure with latticed panels, and a leopard-print seat cushion. The seated man has long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-orange robes, consistent with the probable identity of Swamiji (probable) giving an initiation blessing to a devotee; the setting suggests a satsang or initiation session.2017-10-06