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A photograph of a seated man in long dark hair and a dark beard, wearing a rust-orange cloth draped over one shoulder, a heavy gold bead necklace, rudraksha bracelets and a white tilak, gently pressing his hand to the forehead of an elderly bald-headed man in a white dhoti and white sacred thread, who bows with his palm raised in a respectful gesture; a rudraksha mala hangs around the elder's neck, and a yellow-and-black electric fan stands behind them. A young person's arm is visible at the edge of the frame.

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A photograph of a ritual blessing. A bare-chested man with curly black hair and white ash markings on his forehead and body stands facing left, his palm raised. A second man on the right has long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark, orange-red shawl draped over his shoulders, a heavy gold necklace of bells, rudraksha bracelets and a gold earring; he presses his hand to the first man's head. A green-and-white staff rests at the bottom and a white fan stands behind them. Possible a person depiction by appearance (probable) performing a blessing; the other man is a devotee receiving it.2017-09-27September 27 20172017-09-27August 09 20172017-08-09 +2 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with a draped shawl, heavy gold necklaces, rudraksha bracelets and a long braided hairstyle places his right hand on the head of a young boy kneeling before him with palms pressed together. The seated figure wears a white forehead mark and holds a white garland with yellow and pink flowers. The boy, bare-chested with white markings on his body and rudraksha beads across his shoulders, looks up in devotion. A woman in orange-red clothing stands in the background beside a fan and a red-cushioned seat. a person cues include the long hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron robes, and the scene suggests a blessing or initiation.2017-09-27A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair, white and red tilak on his forehead, rudraksha bracelets and a gold-toned necklace with a green stone, wearing a reddish-orange shawl with gold border, raising his right palm toward a bent-over devotee in a white dhoti who has glasses and a red-and-white thread on his bare upper body. The bearded man is smiling with eyes closed while holding the devotee's hand. Behind them a partially visible man with white forehead markings and beads, and a silver deity murti or relief carving on the right. Warm light against a dark background.2017-10-15September 27 20172017-09-27August 09 20172017-08-09A photo of an in-person blessing in a temple-style hall. A long-haired man with a white forehead mark, rudraksha-style orange beads on his arms and neck, and a gold-chain necklace places his hand on the bald head of a shirtless older man wearing an orange shawl and beaded malas. Behind them stands a gold deity murti and a brass lamp, a standing cutout portrait wearing an orange turban is visible, and several saffron-robed attendants stand in the background. The scene reads as a padapuja-style blessing with visible devotional offerings.2017-07-07July 02 20172017-07-02August 12 20172017-08-12 +1 copiesJuly 07 20172017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07