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Photograph of a seated man with swept-back dark hair, white vibhuti lines on his forehead, a rudraksha mala necklace and a rust-orange wrap, extending his arm to touch the forehead of a young shaved-headed man in a white t-shirt with an orange sash. A silver trident stands between them, a golden lion figure is at left, and a wall air conditioner and fan are behind. The setting suggests a satsang darshan.

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A seated man in a rust-orange cloth draped over one shoulder wears a long rudraksha mala with a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and his hair in a bun. He reaches out to touch the forehead of a shaved-headed devotee in a pale cream kurta, who raises his hands in a receptive gesture. Between them stands a silver staff with a finial. Golden lion-head ornaments flank the seat, a red carpet covers the floor, and oscillating fans and a wooden partition sit in the background.2014-09-14September 13 20132013-09-13 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20142014-09-11A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a long dark hair knot and a gold beaded necklace raises one hand to touch the forehead of a man standing before him. The receiving man wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala, a wristwatch and a bangle, with his palms joined near his chest and his eyes closed. Behind them stands a silver trident, and gilded lion-headed thrones and a purple cloth with flower garlands fill the background. Two people are visible at the upper edge. The scene resembles a blessing or anointing with a forehead mark.2014-10-28September 05 20142014-09-05October 28 20142014-10-28September 14 20142014-09-14May 12 20142014-05-12December 03 20132013-12-03September 11 20142014-09-11A seated man in orange-red sannyasi robes and a long rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold chain touches the forehead of a younger man with curly dark hair and a short beard. The younger man wears a white t-shirt and an orange shawl. The seated man holds a silver trident-topped staff beside a golden lion-headed throne armrest and a peacock-feather fan, in a room with red cushions and a framed picture behind.2014-05-12A photograph of a ceremonial initiation on a stage. A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a red saffron-toned wrap and a brown rudraksha mala wears a red garment and holds a silver trident aloft with one hand while placing his other palm on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothing with white ash markings on his arms and shoulders. A gold-carved chair stands behind the seated figure, and another person in dark attire and a black turban appears at the left edge. The setting suggests a sannyasi initiation rite, with the trident and rudraksha mala as prominent symbols. Two people are visible, with a third partially visible at the left edge.2016-04-22