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A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall. A man with long dark hair in a bun, wearing a red headband with gold patterns, a rudraksha mala and a red-and-gold wrap, with yellow tilak on his forehead, raises his hand to touch the forehead of a grey-haired man in a white shirt and red shawl. The blessed man holds a tall silver staff with a trident-like top. Behind them stands a woman with yellow tilak, a golden lion-faced ornament sits in the foreground, a peacock-feather fan is visible, and a framed painting hangs on the wall.

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May 05 20142014-05-05A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A man with long dark hair, a red headband with gold floral pattern, a gold tilak on his forehead, bare upper body wrapped in a rust-red cloth, and a rudraksha mala around his neck extends his right hand to press onto the forehead of a middle-aged bald man with grey hair, eyes closed, wearing a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. The recipient holds a small silver dish with white powder in his other hand. Behind them stands a woman with a gold tilak in an orange-red shawl and white top, and a silver staff with a trident-like top stands beside them. Gold figurines and a peacock-feather fan sit nearby, and a framed picture hangs on the white wall. The blessing appears to be a touching or anointing rite, with a sitting figure presiding over it. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears long swept-back hair, a red headband, gold tilak, rudraksha mala and rust-red clothing, presiding over the blessing.2014-05-05May 05 20142014-05-05May 12 20142014-05-12May 11 20142014-05-11A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange robe and a red headband with gold embroidery, with a gold-coloured fabric and a rudraksha mala at his chest, placing his right palm on the forehead of an older man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl and a silver wristwatch. The seated man has a swept-back hair style and a gold vibhuti-like marking on his forehead. Behind them stands a silver staff, and a golden ceremonial object appears in the lower left. A portrait hangs on the wall behind. The gesture appears to be a blessing given to a devotee.2014-05-05A seated figure in a red-orange wrap and red headband with gold embroidery, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold-ornamented chest, presses his palm to the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl and a silver wristwatch. Beside them stands a large gold lion-headed figure and a silver staff, with peacock feathers and a brown cloth in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair in a bun-like style, red headband, rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured lion-headed object nearby, matching a Kalabhairava blessing scene. Another person's white clothing is visible at the right edge.2014-05-05May 05 20142014-05-05A seated figure in a dark red-orange robe with a white garland and red-and-yellow flower strands places a hand on the forehead of a grey-bearded man in white clothes and an orange-red shawl, who has his palms raised in greeting. The seated figure has a white tilak on the forehead and holds a folded white cloth. Behind them stands a golden lion-shaped throne armrest, a red and gold chair, and a silver staff. A standing attendant in white and orange is at the right edge.2014-05-13 +1 copiesMay 05 20142014-05-05A photograph of a seated spiritual teacher in a saffron-red robe with a white tilak on his forehead and white and orange flower garlands, his right hand raised to touch the forehead of a bald, grey-haired man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl who holds his palm up in response. Golden lion-head ornaments and a silver staff with a finial stand nearby, with a red-cushioned throne and a framed painting behind them. The .2014-05-13A photograph of a blessing moment at a satsang setting. A person in orange-red robes with long dark hair tied back and a red tilak on the forehead places a hand on the forehead of an older man with grey hair, orange-red rudraksha beads around his neck, a gold bracelet, and a white t-shirt. The robed figure holds a folded paper in the other hand. Behind them stand gold lion-headed seats and a tall white staff with a peacock feather fan. A framed artwork hangs on the white wall.2014-05-12