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A photograph of a ritual blessing at the Kumbh Mela. In the foreground a figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe, with a gold beaded necklace, stands with raised arm and places a hand on the head of a man in a white kurta with a red-and-white shawl, who bows with hands raised. The man holds a folded paper or cloth. Behind them, people in white kurtas and red shawls stand, and a large framed portrait of a smiling figure in saffron with a white beaded garland is visible in the background, along with a red-and-white backdrop and a round fan.

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A photograph of a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and saffron-orange and red-brown robe, with a long beaded rudraksha-style mala around the neck, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers who wears a red-brown mala. Behind them, people in white and red-orange shawls stand with hands folded or clasped. A red and pink flower arrangement and a gold-rimmed tray sit in the foreground, and a tall red-orange ritual staff is visible at the top left. The setting resembles a ceremonial blessing or initiation with a crowd of devotees watching.2015-09-14A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. On the left, a man in a red-maroon turban and saffron-orange cloth with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace reaches out and presses his palm to the forehead of a bearded man on the right, who wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a red-and-gold shawl and a red beaded mala, his other palm raised in a gesture of receiving. Behind them, several people in white garments with maroon shawls and garlands stand in a hall, and a large round fan is visible at the right edge. The swami on the left matches the page's Swamiji reference through his red turban, ornate beads and saffron garments, so he is labelled a probable Swamiji. Warm light and a red floral offering are visible at the lower edge.2015-09-14July 13 20152015-07-13A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-red draped garment, with a rudraksha mala around the neck and a purple bracelet on the wrist, touches the forehead of a man in white kurta and red shawl who holds his palms together in reverence. The seated figure holds a folded white paper in the other hand. Behind them, a standing man in a white shirt and red shawl smiles, and a blurred banner shows a figure with a trident.2015-07-13A ritual blessing in a decorated hall. A bare-shouldered man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange wrap, with a beaded brown necklace, raises his arm and places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with a red shawl. The young man presses his palms together in reverence. Behind them, several people in white and red-saffron shawls and garlands sit and stand, and a gold ceremonial staff rises at the left edge, with a red rose and white cloth at lower left.2015-09-14A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold saffron robe, wearing a long gold-beaded necklace, places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red shawl printed with Sanskrit text. The seated figure holds a folded white paper in the other hand. Behind them stand a woman with a tilak and a woman with a dark shawl, and a brown leather chair is visible on the right, with gold draping and purple patterned panels in the background. Appearance-based candidate, a person, performing a blessing or dhara-like forehead gesture at a satsang-style event.2015-07-02July 13 20152015-07-13A 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.2015-05-07A ritual blessing scene. A man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange sannyasi wrap, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, places his right palm on the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta with a red-and-white sacred shawl. The blessed man has white paste on his forehead and presses his palms together at his chest. Behind them, a woman in a red sari with white beaded malas sits, and a figure in red and white stands near a bouquet of pink flowers. Soft warm lighting with blurred background figures and a deity image.2015-09-14A photograph of a ceremonial moment at an event with several saffron-clad monastics. On the left, a man in a red-orange turban, bare-chested under an orange-and-red shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, extends his raised hand in blessing toward a smiling man on the right. That man wears a white kurta with a red-patterned shawl and holds his palms together in namaskar, with a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Behind them, other saffron-robed people with beaded malas, one with a red turban, watch and some clap. Pink flowers sit at the lower left and a round fan-like object appears at the right.2015-09-14A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne wearing an orange-red turban and an orange-red wrap, with a brown rudraksha mala around the neck, holding a small white card or paper toward a devotee. Opposite, a man in white kurta with an orange-red shawl raises his palms, and a woman in orange-red shawl and white floral top also raises her hands in devotion. Standing behind them are several men in white kurtas with orange-red shawls, and a red and gold banner hangs in the background. Appearance cues on the seated figure (turban, rudraksha mala, orange-red clothing) are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable in-person presence. The scene resembles a mandala or initiation setting, with the kneeling and standing participants.2015-07-13A bare-chested man in a red turban and orange-red cloth with a long beaded necklace places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and red shawl, who has his palms pressed together in prayer. Behind them, several people in red and orange garments and beaded necklaces smile and raise their hands, with pink and red flowers in the lower left. The setting appears to be a ceremonial blessing with a fan and stage lighting in the background.2015-09-14