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A photograph of a healer initiation at a stage with a pink-lit painted backdrop of temple spires. A man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a red-brown shawl over an orange-red garment and a garland of white and orange flowers presses his right palm to the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a brown shawl. A silver staff stands beside them and a gold ornamental object sits in the lower left. Another person in white with a brown shawl and a figure in red stand in the background.

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May 19 20142014-05-19A photo from a stage initiation event. A woman in a rust-red garment with a marigold and leaf garland places her right hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red-and-gold scarf, his eyes closed and his palms pressed together. A silver trident stands beside her, and a silver vessel sits in the lower left. Behind them is a pink and blue painted backdrop of temple-like city architecture. a person is not clearly visible, so no identity is asserted.2014-05-19A photograph of a ceremonial initiation. A figure with long dark hair tied back, a white tilak on the forehead, a red-orange cloth draped over the shoulder and a rudraksha and flower garland presses one hand on the forehead of a seated man in glasses, white dhoti and red-and-white shawl with a rudraksha mala. The standing figure holds a silver trident-staff. Behind them is a pink-lit backdrop of temple-like architecture. Another person's hand appears at the lower left, and a partially visible person stands at the right edge.2014-05-19May 19 20142014-05-19A seated man in a red-maroon robe with white vibhuti on his forehead, a white floral garland of jasmine and marigold draped over his shoulders, and a small silver-and-gold ornament at his neck, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and a rudraksha bead garland with an orange-brown shawl. The seated figure sits beside gilded lion-head armrests, and a tall silver staff stands between them. A woman in a dark top with a rudraksha mala watches in the background, and a red-and-gold throne is visible at right. The setting is a hall with a painted backdrop and framed artwork. The gesture resembles a blessing touch.2014-05-13May 10 20142014-05-10May 19 20142014-05-19A photograph of a darshan moment in an indoor hall with red drapes. A figure with long dark dreadlocked hair, wearing a maroon/rust garment, a gold-beaded necklace and a bracelet, extends a hand to bless a man's forehead. The man wears a white kurta with a red-and-white shawl and a conference lanyard. Behind them, several people in white and orange-red clothing stand or wait, and a golden deity murti stands in the foreground.2016-03-30A seated man in orange-saffron robes with a pink flower garland and a white tilak on his forehead extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a man in white kurta clothing, who raises both hands in a gesture of reception. A silver staff stands beside the seated figure and a golden kalasha-like vessel is in the foreground. Behind them, women in orange and red saris, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and other seated attendees watch in a hall with cream columns. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate with orange robes, a pink garland and a tilak, but identity is uncertain.2014-05-25October 28 20142014-10-28A seated man in a red-orange robe with a red-and-yellow marigold garland and rudraksha beads presses his palm onto the forehead of a standing devotee in a white kurta and orange-red shawl. The devotee leans back with eyes closed and one hand raised, receiving a blessing. A silver staff with a trident-like top stands beside them, and a golden ornament sits in the lower left. Studio lights and a framed picture are visible in the background.2014-05-17A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti wrap with a pink flower garland and rudraksha beads, reaching to place his palm on the forehead of a woman in a white top with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala. A tall silver trident stands beside them and a gilded lion-shaped object sits in the foreground. Behind them a woman in white sits on the left and a framed patterned picture hangs on the wall.2014-05-10