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A man in a rust-brown turban with a gold ornament and a bare-chested rust-brown wrap stands at left, smiling, reaching his right hand to press his palm on the forehead of a young man in a white polo shirt with navy panels at right. A red and gold backdrop and a gold deity murti are behind them, with a white wall-mounted air conditioner at upper right. The gesture appears to be a blessing.

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A seated person wearing a rust-red turban with a gold border, gold-bordered sari-style garment in gold and maroon, and multiple gold bangles and necklaces places a hand on the forehead of a man in a grey jacket with a white collar. The seated figure is touching the man's forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling face, a gold statue or figure sits to the right, a white floor-standing air conditioner is on the wall, and a red patterned cloth draped over a chair is at left. Other people are partially visible at the edges.2013-11-02November 07 20132013-11-07November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02August 03 20142014-08-03A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A figure with a swept-back bun, a maroon-and-gold turban, gold earrings, bangles and a red-and-yellow flower garland wears a gold-bordered beige-and-maroon garment and smiles while placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a golden figurine and a standing air-conditioning unit are visible, with a large devotional picture on the wall. Another person in a white dhoti with tilak stands at the right edge. The gesture resembles a blessing or darshan exchange.2013-11-02A seated woman in a dark red and gold sari with a maroon turban-style headwrap and gold jewelry places her right palm on the forehead of a man in a light blue button-up shirt who kneels before her, his hands raised in reverent receiving. Behind her, a red and gold throne-like seat with ornate gold carving and a gold kalasha-like vessel. Another man with white forehead markings, rudraksha mala and white dhoti sits at the right edge, and an ornate pink-and-gold portrait hangs in the background. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment in a temple-like room.2013-11-02November 07 20132013-11-07November 02 20132013-11-02November 04 20132013-11-04A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red and gold draped robe rests a hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white. The devotee has dark swept-back hair, a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on the forehead, a rudraksha mala, folded hands in anjali, a gold wristwatch and a gold-bordered white dhoti and shawl. Behind the seated figure a gold ornate throne with a red velvet cushion is visible, and a red drape hangs in the background. A photographer with a camera stands at the upper right. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. Visible evidence suggests the seated figure may be a person, though this is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-10-25February 06 20162016-02-06