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A seated figure in a maroon-and-gold dhoti and cloth with a large peach-coloured beaded mala and a light forehead marking places both palms on the head of a bald man kneeling in front, who wears a white kurta with an orange-red shawl and presses his palms together. Behind them, a standing man in white with an orange shawl holds a brass lamp, and a woman in a red-bordered sari sits at right. A dark red hall backdrop with gold decorations frames the scene. a person: the seated figure in the maroon-and-gold cloth wears a large coral-coloured mala, a gold-edged cloth and an upswept hairstyle, consistent with a presiding guru giving a blessing.

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A photograph of a long-haired man in a saffron-and-gold wrap with a rudraksha mala touching the forehead of a bald man in white clothes and an orange shawl, both smiling with raised hands. Behind them, several people in white and orange sit on a red mat before red drapes and an ornate golden deity murti, with a bundle of sticks held near the frame. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation exchange. The long-haired man with ornate cues matches the in-person candidate on the page, though identity is uncertain from appearance.2015-07-19A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with a gold-coloured fringe, wearing a thick gold beaded necklace and white tilak on the forehead, extending his hands to touch the forehead of a bald man in white kurta and orange shawl. Behind them a woman in white with a dark rudraksha mala holds a small paper, and a silver staff and white-clad attendants stand in the background. The seated man, with long swept-back hair and gold necklace, is a person candidate in an in-person scene.2015-07-17A seated person in an orange-and-gold robe with a large rudraksha-style bead necklace places a hand on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt and orange shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in a respectful greeting. A woman in white with a red bindi watches in the background, and a brass lamp stand and red drapes frame the room. The older man wears a wristwatch, and a red-and-blue wrist band is visible on the seated person. The scene reads as a blessing given by a devotee-facing teacher. The seated person has long swept-back dark hair and distinctive adornments, which fits a person identification but the appearance cues are only partially clear.2015-07-19July 19 20152015-07-19A photograph of a seated ritual exchange. On the left, a person with hair tied back in a bun wears an orange-and-gold draped garment and a thick beaded necklace, and presses a hand to the forehead of a bald, white-bearded man seated on the right. That man wears white with an orange shawl printed in script and raises one hand. Behind them, a woman in orange and a woman in white sit near a golden decorative pillar and a red curtain, with a small fan visible at right. A blessing or initiation is being given.2015-07-19A seated figure in a maroon-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, wearing a coral-bead mala with gold ornament, raises one hand to the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl printed with script. The bald-shaved figure has a white tilak mark. A brass oil lamp with a bird finial and green leaves sit nearby, with white-clad people and a gold-draped backdrop behind. a person appearance: the seated figure in saffron-red robes with coral mala and gold necklace, performing the blessing; the candidate has short hair and white clothing, so the seated figure is the candidate, not a shaved priest in plain white.2015-07-17May 28 20132013-05-28A photograph of a diksha-style blessing in an indoor hall. A bare-chested man with long dark hair tied back, wearing a rust-red and gold shawl and layered gold and beaded necklaces, extends his right hand to rest on the shaved head of a younger man in saffron-red robes with a gold border and a dark rudraksha mala. The younger man wears glasses and stands with hands folded at his waist. Behind them, a woman in white with a red-and-brown shawl and a dark beaded necklace sits and watches. A potted plant, a brass pot and a plush toy with an Australian flag are visible nearby.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 19 20152015-07-19July 19 20152015-07-19A seated man in an orange-and-gold dhoti and a rudraksha mala with a thick ornate necklace extends his right arm toward a shaved-headed young man in white kurta and orange scarf printed with script. The seated man, bare-shouldered in the saffron cloth, is making a blessing gesture near the young man's forehead. Behind them a woman in white with an orange shawl holds incense sticks, and a red draped backdrop and gilded decor frame the scene. The seated man has long swept-back hair and distinctive adornments, matching the a person cues.2015-07-19