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A woman in a red turban, red shawl printed with script, and rudraksha malas stands at left, pressing her palms to the forehead of a man in a white kurta and red shawl at right. A golden ornate throne-like backdrop is behind her, and a gathering of people is faintly visible at the right edge. Two people are visible in the foreground.

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May 07 20152015-05-07A woman in a red turban and red shawl with mantra print, wearing rudraksha beads and a leopard-print blouse, presses her palm to the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red shawl and red beaded wristbands. Behind them, figures in white and red stand in a warm-lit hall beside a gold-patterned hanging and a silver pillar, with a gold-trimmed red cushion at lower left. The act appears to be a forehead blessing at a darshan.2015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07A photograph of a darshan-style blessing at an indoor event. A woman in a red turban and red shawl with printed text, wearing a leopard-print top and rudraksha bracelets, presses her palm to the forehead of a seated man with greying hair who wears a white shirt, red shawl and rudraksha bracelets. Gold-patterned fabric and a red cushioned seat are at left, and white-clad attendees stand in the background. The gesture appears to be a blessing, with the seated man bowing forward.2015-05-07A photograph of a devotional blessing in a dimly lit hall with red-draped backdrops. A woman in a red turban and a red-and-leopard-print shawl with red rudraksha bracelets and gold earrings places her hand on the forehead of a bald man in a white kurta with a dense rudraksha mala, his palms pressed together in respect. Behind them, seated devotees wear white and red garments, and a red-clad figure holds a white paper packet. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing moment. Only the two central figures are clearly visible as prominent subjects.2015-05-07A photograph from an indoor darshan setting with warm red lighting. A woman in a red turban and red shawl over a leopard-print top raises her right hand toward the forehead of a man in a white kurta with rudraksha beads and a red-and-white lanyard. The man raises his own hand with palm open, eyes closed and head slightly bowed. Behind them, other people in red and white clothes sit and stand, and a red cloth and draped fabric frame the background. A rudraksha bracelet is visible on the woman's wrist. The scene suggests a blessing or touch on the forehead during a darshan.2015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07