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A photograph of a ritual scene under red stage lighting. A woman with curly grey-streaked hair and a bare shoulder, wearing a patterned wrap, reaches to touch the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a blue-and-white checked shirt wearing a rudraksha-style bead mala, eyes closed, his right hand raised in a palm-out gesture. A metal pole with a hanging red-and-gold ornament stands beside them, and a peacock-feather fan is visible at upper right. Blurred figures in red and orange clothing stand behind.

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December 22 20172017-12-22A photograph of a ritual scene under red stage lighting. A woman with long dreadlocks and a leopard-print top presses her hand to the forehead of a bald man in a blue-and-white checked shirt and rudraksha mala, who raises his other hand palm-out. A bundle of peacock-feather fans and brass bells hangs beside them, with a tall silver staff at left. Other people are blurred in the background.2017-12-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage event in red light. On the left, a long-haired man with dreadlocked hair, bare-shouldered and wearing a patterned wrap and a gold necklace, stands beside a ceremonial trident-like staff hung with bells and a peacock-feather fan. In the centre, a man in a grey striped polo shirt and a rudraksha mala stands with eyes closed and hands raised in palms-out gesture while the long-haired figure touches his forehead with one hand. Behind them, women in embroidered outfits and red-beaded necklaces stand watching, and a woman in a dark top appears at the right edge. Red drapery forms the backdrop.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A photo of a ritual blessing on a dimly lit red-stage. A man with long dreadlocks and a bare upper body wrapped in a leopard-print cloth, with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, places his palm on the forehead of a short-haired man in a grey polo shirt with a red-and-black rudraksha mala. The recipient keeps his hands raised, palms out, eyes closed. Beside them stands a tall silver trident-like staff and a ceremonial mace-like rod with bells, with peacock feathers and a brass kalasha at right. Several people in red and white garments stand in the background, and a woman in a dark outfit watches at right.2017-12-22September 06 20122012-09-06December 22 20172017-12-22A photograph of a blessing moment on a red-lit stage. A bald man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and folded hands bows his head while a long-haired man in a leopard-print sleeveless top with a dark beard and dreadlocked hair places his right palm on the first man's forehead. Behind them stand a silver-and-steel ceremonial pole, a peacock feather fan and draped leopard and red fabrics. A small white paper slip is held in the bowed man's hand. Another person in white stands at the left edge, and a figure in red is visible in the background.2017-12-22A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair in a bun, wearing a leopard-print wrap over a deep red garment, a heavy gold necklace with beads, and a vertical orange-yellow tilak on the forehead. The figure places a hand on the forehead of an older man with grey hair, white shirt and a red shawl, who leans in with eyes closed. Behind them are a silver staff-like pole, red draped cloth, pink-violet lighting, and several people in white and red garments.2014-08-02