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A seated man with a white tilak on his forehead wears a red-orange shawl over bare shoulders and a garland of white jasmine and red-and-yellow flowers. He reaches out to press his palm on the forehead of an older man in a white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl, who raises his hand in response. A silver-toned staff stands between them, a gold ornamental figure is at lower left, and other people in saffron-red and pink saris and white clothes stand behind.

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May 13 20142014-05-13May 13 20142014-05-13Two men in close ritual exchange in an indoor hall. A man on the left with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-red garment and a large red and yellow marigold garland, with yellow turmeric marks on his forehead; he lays his right hand on the head of a second man. The second man, on the right, wears an orange-red shawl over a white dhoti-style cloth, has yellow-orange tilaka on his forehead, and presses his palm toward the first man. A tall silver staff with a trident-like top stands between them, and a gold ceremonial vessel is visible at left. Behind them are a framed picture and a dark studio light stand. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the man on the left, who has long swept-back hair, an orange garment and a marigold garland, and is performing a blessing on a disciple.2014-05-17A 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.2014-05-13A seated figure in a saffron-red robe with a flower garland and a white tilak on the forehead extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, who presses his palms together in reverence. Golden lion-headed thrones or seat supports flank them, a silver ceremonial staff stands behind, and a painted backdrop and framed picture appear in the background. a person seated in saffron cloth with garland and tilak, blessing a devotee in a ritual setting.2014-05-13Indoor ceremony in a hall with a red and gold throne-style chair and a framed painting behind it. A man with long dark hair tied back, wearing a white tripundra mark on his forehead, rudraksha malas and white and orange flower garlands, and an orange-red shawl, extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a second man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl, who holds his right palm raised in front of his face. A silver staff stands between them and a gold ornamental vessel rests in the foreground. A white-clad attendant and another seated person are partly visible in the background. Photograph taken during a blessing moment.2014-05-13A 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 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.2014-05-25A seated figure in red-orange robes and a white-and-orange marigold and jasmine garland places his right hand on the forehead of a middle-aged man in a white shirt and orange shawl, who has his palms pressed together in greeting. The seated figure has a white tilak on the forehead and long dark hair pinned back, and is seated beside a golden cobra-headed sculpture. Behind them is a red cushioned throne with gold ornamentation, a silver staff, and a framed painting on the wall. Swamiji (probable) is shown here through a sannyasi's red-orange robes, floral garland and long hair, giving the forehead blessing; the recipient is a devotee. Other devotees in white and orange shawls sit at the edges.2014-05-13A photograph of a ritual blessing in a hall. A seated figure with white vibhuti on the forehead, a red-and-yellow flower garland and a red cloth wrap touches the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti and shawl with a red-orange shawl. The seated figure has a long dark hair knot and bare shoulders, with a silver staff rising beside them and a gilded kalasha-like vessel and gold lion-headed armrest in front. A gilded throne and a framed deity painting appear behind.2014-05-13A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead with a red dot, and a garland of white jasmine and yellow-red flowers around his neck, wearing a red-orange shawl over bare shoulders, reaches out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a red shawl draped over his shoulders. The seated figure is in front of golden lion-head armrests, and a tall silver staff with a carved top stands beside them. Behind them are a gold-framed picture, red upholstered chairs and a warm orange backdrop. The scene is a blessing or initiation moment at a satsang-style gathering. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, bare-chested with an orange-red shawl, rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold armrests.2014-05-13A photograph of a seated man with short dark hair, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, and a garland of white and multicoloured flowers, wearing a bare chest with a red-and-orange cloth draped over his lap, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of an older man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl with a visitor badge. Behind them stands a silver trident-like staff, a gold-coloured lion-head ornament sits in the foreground, and a gold throne with red cushions and a framed picture are in the background. A second person in red shawl stands at the right edge. The seated figure has garlands and bare-chest ceremonial adornment consistent with the page's description of a senior guru, so the identity is appearance-based and uncertain.2014-05-13