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A seated man in a rust-orange dhoti and draped shawl with long swept-back hair, white forehead markings, rudraksha bracelets on both upper arms, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace touches the crown of a young boy's head with his right hand. The boy, bare-chested with white markings on his chest and arm, sits with his palms pressed together and holds a small yellow printed card showing a figure. Behind them a standing attendant in white dhoti with orange border and a wooden pillar complete the scene. Two people are visible.

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A man with long swept-back dreadlocked hair and a rust-red shawl over bare shoulders places his right hand on the head of a young boy in an orange garment, with the boy's hands raised near his face. Beside them stands a golden deity murti with a crown. In the background a man in an orange robe wears a white ID badge, and another devotee with a white forehead mark stands near. Brass railings and a dark red curtain frame the setting. Swamiji (probable): the man wears a rust-red shawl, long swept-back hair and a dark beard, matching his role as the officiating guru blessing the boy during the puja.2017-06-19A photograph of a long-haired man with dreadlocks, a white vibhuti line on his forehead, and gold ornaments and rudraksha bracelets, bare-chested in a saffron-orange cloth, placing his hand on the head of a young boy kneeling before him. The boy wears an orange shawl and rudraksha beads and looks up attentively. Behind them, a golden deity murti stands beside a brass lamp and a brass bell, with other people in orange and white clothing seated in the background.2017-07-07A photograph of a bare-chested man with long dreadlocks and a white vertical tilak on his forehead placing his right hand on the head of a young boy. The man wears an orange-red cloth, layered gold-beaded necklaces, a bracelet and armband of coral-coloured beads, and gold earrings. The boy, with short dark hair, wears an orange shawl, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and a gold wristwatch, and is bowing his head forward. Behind them stands a golden deity murti with a crown, and a golden kalasha-style vessel is partly visible. Painted figures in orange and white robes appear on a backdrop behind them. The man appears to be a probable Swamiji based on long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, orange clothing and rudraksha-style beads, shown in a blessing gesture to the boy.2017-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man with dreadlocks, wearing a saffron-orange cloth draped over his bare shoulder, a heavy gold necklace with red stone pendants, orange rudraksha bracelets and armlets, and a gold earring, presses his right palm onto the head of a young boy in an orange garment and rudraksha mala. The boy, with palms raised, stands before a golden deity murti of a goddess with ornate headdress and jewelry. Ritual brass vessels and an orange-robed figure appear in the background. a person: the man has the long dreadlocks, rudraksha adornments and ceremonial gold necklace associated with the page's subject, performing a blessing as the guru. The boy is a disciple receiving the blessing.2017-07-07A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a maroon-red turban wrapped with gold and jewelled bands, gold ornaments, a gold necklace, and rudraksha malas on the arms places his right palm on the head of a young boy in white with a rudraksha garland. In his left hand he holds a folded white paper. Behind them, out-of-focus figures in white and cream garments stand near golden carved pillars. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable) is the man giving the blessing, identified by the long hair, red turban, gold ornaments and rudraksha malas.2017-06-27A seated man in orange and maroon robes with long swept-back hair, rudraksha bracelets on both arms and a gold necklace places his right hand on the head of a smiling boy in white with a red shawl. The boy raises his hands in front of him. Nearby stands a brass deity murti and a brass kalasha-style vessel with a golden cloth backdrop. Other people in orange saris and white garments stand behind, with green plants in the foreground.2017-07-03June 27 20172017-06-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaved-headed boy in white kurta with an orange shawl receiving a blessing as a long-haired man in a maroon-red wrap, multiple rudraksha malas, rudraksha armlet and gold ceremonial necklace places his palm on the boy's head. The boy raises his left palm in a gesture of reception. Behind them, robed attendants in white dhotis and saffron shawls stand, and a golden deity murti with a bowl and a golden peacock-shaped vessel sit in the foreground beside green leaves. A purple curtain and gold pillar frame the scene, indicating a ritual setting like shaktipada or diksha initiation. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, gold necklace) is the blessing giver.2017-07-02 +1 copiesA seated man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, gold earrings, bangles and a rudraksha mala, wearing an orange-red shawl, is raising his hands to the head of a young boy in a black long-sleeved top with a rudraksha necklace. The boy's hands are raised in blessing as he bends toward the man. Behind them is an ornate golden throne with carved gilt panels, and a gong hangs in the background. A small gold ritual object sits in the foreground.2017-07-26July 04 20162016-07-04July 03 20172017-07-03