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A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-and-red draped garment, with a rudraksha-style red bead necklace and gold ornaments, pressing a sacred mark onto the forehead of a man in white ritual clothing with a red-orange mala around his neck. The seated figure holds a small packet in the other hand. Behind them, several women in white saris with red-orange shawls and lanyards stand and watch. A golden decorated backdrop and red cushion frame the scene. The setting appears to be a ceremonial stage or tent with warm pink lighting. a person is the seated figure with turban and saffron-orange cloth; the forehead-marking act is a blessing.

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A seated figure in a red and gold turban and saffron-orange robe, with a rudraksha mala of beads around the neck, reaches forward to place a hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta with a red patterned shawl. The man holds his palm up in a gesture of receiving, and a gold ring is visible on the blessing hand. Behind them, several women in white, red and maroon shawls with event lanyards stand in a purple-lit hall, and a woman in a red shawl with a beaded necklace holds a small offering tray. A stone pillar stands at right. a person: the seated figure wears a red turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, consistent with a presiding teacher giving blessing.2015-09-15A purple-lit indoor ceremony where a figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-and-orange draped garment, with a rudraksha-style red bead necklace and gold bangles, presses a hand to the forehead of a man in a white shirt wearing a red rudraksha mala and a red lanyard. The man stands with hands raised in reverent receipt. Behind them, several women in white and red-bordered saris with red shawls stand watching, and a seated attendant in cream and orange wears beaded necklaces beside a brass vessel and offerings. The turbaned figure's face and build are not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the role is recorded as a ritual giver and the a person field is unsure.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and reddish-orange draped garment, with gold-toned beaded necklaces, applying a mark to the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim. The seated figure's arm extends to his brow, and a small tray or packet rests in the hand near a metal vessel. Behind them, several women in white and red-brown shawls with red lanyards stand watching, one wearing a long gold-beaded necklace and a gold pendant. Warm pink-purple stage lighting and a golden backdrop frame the scene. a person is the seated figure given the orange turban and ornate cues, in the role of blessing the devotee.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A photograph of an indoor ceremony where a figure in an orange-red turban and orange-gold robe, with a beaded gold necklace, touches the forehead of a bare-chested man wearing a white dhoti with a striped border and an orange-red shawl with a beaded garland. A woman in a red-orange shawl with a gold necklace watches nearby, and a few people in white and red shawls stand in the background with lanyards around their necks. The setting has a dark backdrop, a hanging lamp, and a small table with a fan visible at the edge. The figure in the turban is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 14 20152015-09-14September 15 20152015-09-15September 14 20152015-09-14