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A photograph of a seated group in a hall with a red curtain and wooden stage edge. In the foreground a man in an orange sleeveless vest over white clothes, with a rudraksha mala, rests both hands on the head of a seated devotee in white. Nearby, a man in white with a wristwatch touches another seated man's head, and a grey-haired man in white sits watching. Children in white and orange are visible on the stage behind. The setting suggests a blessing or initiation at a gathering, and the orange-vest man is a person by visible cues of rudraksha mala and orange garment, though the face-free cues are limited.

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February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24Night-time outdoor gathering of devotees dressed in white, many seated on white plastic chairs on a plain ground. In the foreground, a man in white shirt and trousers with a red lanyard holds his hand above a seated devotee's head, while a long-haired figure in white with an orange shawl leans in to touch another seated man's head, a moment of blessing. Other devotees in white and some in yellow saris sit or stand in the background, with white cloths spread on the ground. The scene suggests a devotional gathering with hands placed on heads.2007-02-24Indoor photograph of an ashram gathering in white ceremonial clothing. In the foreground, a young man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands and places his hands on the head of a seated older man with grey hair, who wears a white shirt. Behind them, several men in white and orange or saffron shawls look on, one wearing a gold bangle and another with a gold chain. A white plastic chair and white cloth covers are visible at the edge. The scene reads as a blessing or initiation moment.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24Outdoor blessing scene under a large tree at an ashram gathering. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala extends a hand in blessing over the head of a young man kneeling on a red patterned rug. The kneeling man wears white clothes and has his hands clasped at his chin. Around them, several standing devotees in white ritual clothes watch with hands raised or joined, and a few women in white saris and orange shawls stand behind. Garlands of white flowers hang from the tree branches overhead.2006-07-12A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a raised seat and places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a red and white shawl. Around them, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, several wearing rudraksha malas and white or yellow shawls, stand and watch. A tray of bananas and fruit sits at the right edge of the frame, and a rolled white paper is held near the kneeling man. The setting is an indoor hall with pale walls and a few chairs at the back.2010-07-24A photograph of an indoor Ananda Samajam gathering in a hall decorated with hanging colourful tassels and a red curtain backdrop. Many participants wear white clothes and kneel or sit on white mats, with some raising their arms toward the front while others sit on white plastic chairs. A woman in white with an orange shawl sits near the centre, and several men in white shirts and dhotis stand along the back of the stage area. Behind them is a pillar with decorative bands and a golden deity murti or ornament is partly visible at the right edge.2007-02-24Photo of a devotional gathering on a raised stage inside a large tent-like hall with draped red and patterned fabric hangings. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a line along the stage, while seated devotees in white clothes sit on chairs and mats below. One seated man in an orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads presses his palms together in prayer, with a rudraksha mala visible. Another man in white bows his head, and a figure on the floor in white bends forward, possibly prostrating. Some seated men embrace each other. Stage decorations and a gilded seat are visible at the right edge.2007-02-24A photograph of a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, wearing glasses and a small red tilak on his forehead, placing his hand on the head of a man kneeling in white clothes in front of him. Other white-clad people stand and kneel behind them, and a boy in a yellow shirt with a badge stands at the right edge. The setting appears to be an indoor gathering.2007-02-24Photograph of an indoor gathering in a dimly lit hall with many people in plain white dhotis and shirts standing in the background. In the foreground, a long-haired man in white clothing sits on a white plastic chair and places his hand on the forehead of a seated man in white shirt and dhoti, who sits on a white floor mat. A gold bracelet is visible on the standing man's wrist, and yellow-white flower garlands rest near the chairs at the lower right. The scene appears to be an initiation or blessing during a convention, with the seated devotee receiving the touch.2007-02-24A photograph inside a hall where many men in plain white dhotis and white shirts gather around a raised platform with red trim. In the foreground, several devotees kneel on white mattresses and bow forward with folded hands while others place hands on their heads in blessing. Standing men in white line the back of the hall, and a small child stands near the platform. Maroon and patterned drapes, ornate pillars and a framed picture line the walls, and an orange-and-red decorated stand sits at the right edge.2007-02-24