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A photograph of a ritual blessing at an indoor event. On the left, a figure in a rust-red and gold-bordered garment with a long orange-beaded necklace extends a hand toward the head of a bald man in a white kurta with an orange-and-red shawl and a beaded lanyard, who places a hand up in a gesture of acceptance. A woman seated behind wears a red sari, a black beaded mala and a red bindi, and a large screen behind shows a crowd in red and white. Several other people in white and red stand in the background.

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July 17 20152015-07-17July 10 20152015-07-10A photograph of a seated man in a reddish-brown robe with a gold-bordered yellow sash and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace placing his right palm on the forehead of an older man in a white kurta who kneels before him, bowing his head. The robed man has long dark hair swept back into a bun, and the setting is an indoor hall with beige walls, a golden ceremonial vessel and a peacock-feather fan at the lower left. Other people in orange and white clothing sit or stand in the background. The gesture resembles a blessing. The page indicates this is a Haridwar satsang, but the robed man's appearance shows only some cues, so the identity is uncertain.2014-03-21A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall. A person in a dark red and gold garment with a gold-threaded wrap, long dark hair tied back, places a hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white shirt draped with an orange-red shawl printed with script, who smiles with eyes lowered. In the background a woman in a maroon sari with a tilak mark stands beside a rudraksha mala, and a screen shows more people in white and red shawls. Orange cloth and a sheet of paper are held in the foreground.2015-07-10A photograph at an indoor Inner Awakening session shows a man in saffron-orange and red robes with a long beaded necklace and a purple wrist band placing his right hand on the forehead of an elderly man with grey hair in white clothing and an orange-red scarf. The younger man holds a small folded paper in his left hand and smiles while blessing him. Behind them a woman in a red-brown sari with a dark beaded mala sits on the floor, and several men in white kurtas with red-orange shawls and lanyards stand in the background. A large screen shows a live feed of the room. Warm lighting and a chandelier are visible. The identity of the robed man is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-07-10A seated man in a maroon-red draped garment with gold trim and a long beaded rope-style necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt kneeling before him. The seated figure holds a dark wooden staff with a carved curved handle and smiles. A golden ceremonial object is visible behind him, and a woman in white with a beaded necklace watches from the right. The setting is an indoor hall with tan wall panels and a dark speaker in the background.2013-12-02A seated man in a rust-orange robe with gold-bordered edges and a heavy beaded gold-toned necklace smiles broadly while placing his right hand on the forehead of a younger man with short hair, who stands with palms joined in namaste. The younger man wears a white kurta-style top and an orange shawl printed with dark script. Behind them, seated devotees in white and red clothing fill a hall, and a red-brown leather-backed chair, a water bottle and small offering plates sit nearby. A darshan-style blessing moment in an indoor satsang setting. a person: the seated blessing figure shows a bare shoulder, a rust-orange robe with gold borders and a heavy beaded necklace, consistent with his ceremonial presentation.2015-07-05 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20142014-01-02A seated figure with a bare upper torso, wearing a maroon-and-gold draped cloth and a long gold-beaded necklace with a red flower in the hair, places a raised palm on the forehead of a bald older man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl printed with Tamil-style script. The man presses his palms together in respect, eyes closed. Behind them a brass oil lamp stands on a table and another person in white with a red shawl is visible. A small photograph held by the seated figure shows a face. Scene is an indoor ritual blessing.2015-07-17August 01 20142014-08-01April 01 20132013-04-01September 09 20122012-09-09