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A photograph of a long-haired, bare-chested man in an orange-red shawl with rudraksha and gold necklaces, smiling as he presses a gold-coloured object to the forehead of a short-haired man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, women in red and pink saris with rudraksha malas stand near large deity figures decorated with red and green garlands. The bare-chested man shows distinctive long dreadlocks and ornaments, so this is a person candidate in the in-person position. A woman in a green sari and red garland stands in the background. Several people in white and pink garments are visible in the crowd.

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April 26 20182018-04-26A photograph of a ceremonial initiation moment inside a decorated hall with an ornate carved stone pillar at left and a leopard-print cushion on a seat. A man with long dark dreadlocks wrapped in a thick red braided headpiece, wearing a rust-red sleeveless garment with gold trim and a rudraksha mala, presses his palm onto the forehead of a kneeling man in a yellow-gold silk kurta with a rudraksha mala and a wristwatch. The kneeling man's palm is raised toward the viewer. Behind them, a woman in an orange-red sari stands, and another person in orange robes is partly visible at the right. Scene suggests a diksha-style blessing; the figure in red is a person by appearance cues: long dreadlocks, red headpiece, rudraksha mala and ornate red clothing.2018-04-30April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25A photograph of an indoor ritual exchange. A man with a long reddish-brown braided turban, a short beard, a gold chain and a sleeveless rust-red garment applies a white marking to the forehead of a second man who has long dreadlocks and wears an orange-gold ornate garment with a beaded necklace. The recipient sits with eyes closed and a red wristband. Behind them, a woman in red and other people stand near an ornately carved stone pillar. The setting appears to be a hall with a chandelier-like ceiling. Other people in the background wear red and light patterned clothing.2018-04-30October 24 20152015-10-24May 03 20122012-05-03December 22 20172017-12-22April 02 20172017-04-02December 26 20142014-12-26October 11 20162016-10-11A photograph of a blessing moment on a stage. A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair, a red-orange shawl draped over his shoulders and a silver trident-topped staff beside him, presses his hand to the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a red-orange wrap and red rudraksha mala. The devotee holds a small printed slip and raises a hand. Behind them a woman in a blue sari and other women in pale and orange garments watch. A dark red curtain forms the backdrop. The lead figure matches the a person appearance cues of long dreadlocks, orange shawl and rudraksha, and is shown performing a blessing.2018-05-04