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A young man with short dark hair, kneeling with palms pressed together in namaste, receives a blessing as another person's hand rests on his forehead. He wears an orange saffron cloth over his bare shoulders, a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, a white thread and a small pendant. A white horizontal vibhuti mark is applied across his brow. Behind him, other people in orange robes are visible, and the person blessing him wears a red wrist thread and a white-and-pink floral garland. Eyes are open, looking upward.

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February 27 20172017-02-27A photograph of a shaven-headed man kneeling with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, a white vibhuti line across his forehead, a rudraksha mala and orange-saffron cloth draped over bare shoulders. Another man in orange robes and a white forehead mark presses his hand to the kneeling man's forehead in a blessing. Several people in orange robes and red and gold wrist bands stand behind them, and a pink and white garland hangs on the right.2017-02-27A young shaved-headed devotee in an orange saffron shawl and multiple rudraksha malas with gold bead ornaments sits with eyes lowered while a man in the foreground applies white ash marking to his forehead with one hand. The man behind is bearded with long dark hair, wearing a white forehead marking and a pink and white floral garland. Plain red-walled room background, the scene appears to be a ritual blessing or initiation moment.2017-02-27A photograph of a young man with short dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a saffron-orange wrap, standing with a horizontal white ash mark on his forehead. A hand with a red thread on the wrist rests on his head, and a second orange-clad figure with long hair and a pink-and-white flower garland is in the foreground. Gold beaded malas and a rudraksha-style pendant hang on his chest, and gold hoop earrings are visible. The setting suggests a ritual blessing or initiation moment.2017-02-27A photograph of a young man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, receiving a ritual forehead marking. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a red thread on his wrist and a garland of pink flowers, presses a white paste and kumkum-like mark onto his forehead. Several other robed figures in orange stand behind them, and a partially visible person is at the left edge. The young man wears small hoop earrings and a thin chain, and his eyes appear red-rimmed. The setting is a ceremonial gathering with rudraksha malas and a warm, dim background.2017-02-27February 27 20172017-02-27February 27 20172017-02-27A photograph of a ritual moment in an indoor temple-like hall with red drapes behind. In the foreground, a young man with curly dark hair and closed eyes wears an orange unstitched cloth over bare shoulders, a rudraksha mala with large gold bead ornaments, and a white vibhuti line on his forehead. A hand presses on his head from the right, as a second figure with his back to the camera, long hair and a white-and-pink flower garland, stands in front. At the right edge, another young man in orange with a white forehead mark and gold necklace looks on. Visible actions suggest a blessing or initiation ritual.2017-02-27A photograph of a smiling shaved-headed young man in saffron-orange cloth, bare-chested, wearing a dark rudraksha mala and a silver pendant necklace, having white vibhuti marks applied to his forehead and temples. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a pink-and-white flower garland and a saffron wrap, presses a hand to the young man's brow, performing the marking. In the background, other people in orange garments stand near a gold-toned fixture. Two people are in the left distance. Visible people total about 5.2017-02-27A photograph of a ritual blessing. A young man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange saffron wrap, stands with palms pressed together and eyes closed. A figure seen from behind, with long black hair and a pink flower garland around the neck, places a hand on his forehead, where a white paste mark is applied. The man wears a silver pendant necklace, a gold earring and a beaded bracelet. Red curtains and an orange-robed attendant appear in the background.2017-02-27A photograph of a young boy with closed eyes receiving a blessing, a man's hand placed on his forehead while a white tilak marks his brow. The boy wears an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulder and a heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant. Behind him, another boy in orange with gold beads watches with a marked forehead. On the right edge, a figure with long dark hair wears a white and pink flower garland. Orange-robed figures stand in the background.2017-02-27A photograph of a young man with short dark hair, eyes closed, receiving a blessing as a person's hand is placed on his forehead. He wears a saffron-orange garment over his shoulders, a rudraksha mala of brown beads, and a long gold bead necklace, with a white vibhuti line on his forehead. In the foreground, a person with long dark braided hair wears a garland of pink and white flowers and a rudraksha mala, and is partly turned toward the camera. Behind them, other people in orange robes with gold bead necklaces stand in a room with red drapes and a gold-railed staircase. The scene looks like an initiation or blessing ritual.2017-02-27