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A purple-lit indoor ritual scene with a red-cloth-draped floor and a standing white fan in the background. On the left, a man in a red turban and an orange-gold cloth with a rudraksha-style bead garland presses his right hand to the forehead of a seated man on the right, who wears a white dhoti-style garment, a red-brown bead necklace and bracelets. Behind them, another person in white and a red shawl stands. The gesture of blessing suggests a ritual transmission, but the seated man's identity is not established.

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Two men sit on a colourful striped rug inside a dimly lit, purple-tinted room. The man on the left wears an orange-red turban, a saffron garment and a beaded rudraksha-style mala with an ornate gold necklace. He presses his fingers to the forehead of the man on the right, who wears a red beaded mala, a white dhoti-style garment with gold border and holds his palms open in a gesture of receiving. Behind them a woman in white stands with a long braid and beads. A white fan and a small table with a red bottle sit at the right edge.2015-09-15A photograph of a ritual blessing at an indoor event under purple-tinted light. On the left, a man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, with a beaded necklace, extends his right arm and places his hand on the head of a seated man. The seated man, on the right, has swept-back dark hair, wears a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border, and layered rudraksha and beaded necklaces. He sits with palms pressed together in an anjali-like gesture. Behind them, a standing man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold border stands near a pillar and an image. A white electric fan is at the right edge, and a striped pink and green cloth is on the floor.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A photograph of a ritual blessing. In the foreground a figure seen from behind wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-and-gold garment, and a beaded necklace; the figure's right arm extends to press a hand with a gold ring on the forehead of a kneeling bearded man in white kurta and a red-and-white shawl, hands in anjali. Behind them, several standing men in white kurtas and red shawls with conference lanyards press their palms together. A pink and orange striped mat lies on the floor, a white pedestal fan stands at right, and a purple-lit backdrop fills the background. a person appears as the figure in orange turban and gold necklace, whose appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a ritual blessing.2015-09-15A photograph of a blessing moment in a dimly lit hall with purple-tinged lighting. A person in an orange-red turban, orange-gold garment and multiple beaded red-brown rudraksha-style malas extends a hand toward a seated man's forehead. The seated man, in a grey-and-blue striped polo shirt, kneels with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind them, two people in white kurta-style clothing stand with hands folded, and a white pedestal fan stands at right. Partially visible at the bottom is another person's hair. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing moment.2015-09-15A woman in an orange-red turban, bare-shouldered orange-gold drape and gold beaded necklace stands on the left, raising her arm to press a hand to the forehead of an older grey-haired man in a white kurta with a red-and-gold shawl and a conference lanyard, who holds his palms together in respect. Behind them, robed attendants in white and saffron stand in a purple-lit hall; a gold-necklaced figure in white dhoti stands at the back, and a small offering tray with red and yellow items sits at the bottom. The scene reads as a blessing given at a camp event.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A purple-lit tent interior at an event where a sadhu in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange draped garment stands with his back to the camera, extending his right arm to press his palm onto the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha-bead mala draped over his shoulders. A woman in a white sari with a long gold necklace and braided hair stands behind him, and other people in white and red garments with event lanyards stand in the background. A small lamp hangs at the upper right. The sadhu's pose and dress are consistent with the event context, but the face is not visible, so the identity is uncertain.2015-09-15Indoor photograph under pinkish stage lighting. A figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red garment with gold necklace and a rudraksha-style beaded mala sits on a low seat and presses the palm of one hand to the forehead of a bearded man with long dark hair in a pale pink robe and cream shawl, who has his palms raised in greeting. Behind them, people in white clothes and orange-and-white sashes stand, one man in white holds a camera, and a white pedestal fan stands at right. A striped rug covers the floor and a brass lamp is visible at top.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copies