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A photograph of a ritual exchange indoors. On the left, a figure with hair tied in a bun, white forehead markings, and a saffron-orange wrap with a long orange-brown rudraksha-style mala stands with one hand raised toward a man. On the right, a man in a white-and-grey striped shirt with an ID badge raises both palms upward in a receiving gesture. The left figure holds a large gold-coloured object, possibly a kalasha-type vessel. Behind them, a woman in a teal sari with an orange shawl and several men in white shirts and kurtas stand watching, and a woman seated in saffron clothing with a mala sits in the foreground. Red curtains and gold pillars frame the hall.

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A seated figure with a bun and white vertical tilak on the forehead, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over a gold-bordered yellow garment and a long rudraksha mala, touches the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a name badge who raises his palms in acceptance. Behind them a standing man in white and a woman in a blue-green sari with orange lanyard look on, a seated woman in a dark necklace rests her chin on her hands, and a gold lion-head ornament and red cloth appear in the foreground.2013-09-28A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall. A figure in a saffron-orange dhoti with a long rudraksha mala and white vibhuti marks on the forehead extends a hand to touch the head of a man in a white kurta, who stands with palms raised in a gesture of reception; a visitor badge hangs from his shirt. Behind them a woman in orange sits holding a rudraksha mala, and men in white shirts and grey trousers stand watching. In the foreground a gold ceremonial object is visible, and red draping and garlands frame the scene.2013-09-28September 28 20132013-09-28A man with a bun, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti-style garment and a long brown rudraksha mala, stands at left with his right hand raised in blessing, touching the forehead of a young man in a white collared shirt with rolled sleeves. Behind them a woman in a white sari with an orange border and a red-and-gold bangle-decorated arm stands near a red curtain, and several men in casual shirts watch. A gold ceremonial object is visible at lower left. Indoors, with a white wall and tiled floor.2013-09-30A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a decorated hall. A man with swept-back long hair, a white tilak on his forehead, rudraksha malas and an orange-saffron garment with a shawl stands at left, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt with raised palms. The recipient's hands are raised in a gesture of receiving. Behind them, a woman in an orange-and-blue sari and a man in a white shirt stand watching, and a woman in orange with rudraksha beads kneels. At left a golden ornament is held, with red floral garlands and a purple-draped figure in the background. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the blessing role, with the cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing.2013-09-28September 29 20132013-09-29November 01 20132013-11-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-toned ornamental piece in the foreground touches the forehead of a man in a white collared polo shirt with a lanyard badge. The seated figure wears layered rudraksha malas, a white forehead marking, and a white bandage on the forearm, and holds a gold elephant-shaped object. Behind them, a standing man in white kurta with hands joined and a woman in a blue-green sari stand near red drapes and a garland of red flowers. A woman in red-orange clothing with rudraksha beads sits beside them, and a man in white stands at the right edge. The setting resembles a devotional satsang or blessing session with fans and a floral backdrop.2013-09-28September 29 20132013-09-29A seated man in a saffron-orange garment with a long rudraksha mala and a white forehead band with a red bindi extends his right arm toward a standing man in a white shirt who raises both hands in a blessing gesture. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, distinguished by his swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and rudraksha mala, and is shown in a direct guiding action. Beside him sits a shaven-headed man with white and red forehead marks and a rudraksha mala, and a golden lion-head ornament is in the foreground. Behind them, several men in white shirts and trousers with event badges stand near a white table and a red curtain, with a white fan at left.2013-09-13November 01 20132013-11-01A man in an orange and gold robe with a rudraksha mala and a pale tilak on his forehead reaches out to bless a devotee, placing his palm on the man's head. The devotee wears a grey collared shirt and a lanyard badge, and hands raised palms-out in receiving posture. A woman in a maroon sari stands beside him with eyes closed, and another man in a white dhoti with a red bindi and beaded mala stands behind. Behind them a crowd in white clothes stands with hands folded. A large golden lion-head sculpture sits in the foreground. The Swamiji (probable) cues are the long swept-back hair, orange-gold robe and rudraksha mala.2013-09-14