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A photograph of a seated woman in an orange-red saree with a jasmine and marigold garland and rudraksha bracelets placing her right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A golden lion-shaped throne armrest and leopard-print cloth are at left. Behind them, a woman in white sari and a bearded older man in white watch; a woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands at right. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment.

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A photograph of a seated woman in a rust-orange garment with a white and orange flower garland and a red-beaded bangle, resting her right hand on the shoulder of a man in a cream-white shirt who kneels before her. Behind them a golden decorative element and a leopard-print cloth are visible, with a few other people in white clothing standing in a plain room with pink walls and red curtains. The woman's clothing and ornaments and the kneeling devotee suggest a blessing or darshan moment, though the figure's identity is not established from appearance.2016-03-13A photograph of a seated woman in a rust-red garment with a white and orange jasmine garland and flowers in her hair, pressing her palm to the forehead of a kneeling man in a light blue-grey checked shirt. She holds a golden vessel in her other hand while the man bows, with an orange fruit in his hand. Behind them, women in white sarees with green borders and a standing man in a white shirt watch with hands folded, in a room with a red floor covering and a ceiling fan. The setting suggests a blessing or initiation moment. a person is not clearly established by the visible cues, so the seated figure is described by role only.2016-03-13April 28 20142014-04-28May 12 20142014-05-12May 17 20142014-05-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a red-orange shawl and red-orange garment, with a pink flower garland and green leaf garland around his neck, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes, red shawl, and a rudraksha mala. The giver holds a tall silver staff topped with a trident and a white card in his other hand. In the foreground a gold-coloured kalasha or vessel is visible. Behind them, several people in orange and saffron robes and white clothes stand or sit, and a screen is visible at the back. This appears to be a blessing or initiation moment.2014-05-11April 17 20142014-04-17May 09 20142014-05-09March 13 20162016-03-13A photograph of a padapuja-style blessing in an indoor hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold bangle set and gold earrings, with a tilak on the forehead, places one hand on the head of a kneeling man in a dark purple button-shirt who bows with hands at his chest. A gilded decorative object sits in the foreground, and a standing crowd in white and cream traditional attire, including a woman in a white sari with gold border and red bindi, watches with hands folded. A framed colourful wall artwork hangs at left. The seated figure's face is not visible, so no identification is made; the figure is described by role and dress only.2014-05-14A photograph of a seated figure in a deep red-maroon robe with a yellow and orange marigold garland around the neck and gold earrings, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light grey collarless shirt with palms pressed together. Behind them, standing devotees include a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a white sari with gold bangles. A large gold ceremonial object is in the foreground. The figure has long swept-back dark hair and gold ornaments, but the appearance is not clearly established, so the identity is uncertain.2014-05-20 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor satsang-style blessing. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange dhoti-wrap with a rudraksha mala and gold-bead necklace presses the palm of one hand to the forehead of a kneeling young man in a white kurta. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure on the left has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, and ceremonial gold and rudraksha adornments. Around them, a man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala watches, a man in a striped shirt and an orange-lanyard volunteer stand behind, a bald man in a white shirt stands at right, and a man in the upper background looks on. Potted plant and maroon curtain in the room.2013-03-17