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Photograph of a ceremonial blessing on a stage. A man with long dreadlocked hair, a crescent moon ornament and a rudraksha crown, wearing a rust-orange wrap, sits on an ornate silver throne and extends his right arm to press his palm on the bald head of a kneeling man in a cream embroidered kurta with a rudraksha mala. Behind them stands a silver staff. Near the bottom, another person in orange clothing is bowed in devotion. Background women in orange, white and blue saris and rudraksha malas watch attentively. Approximately 6-8 people are visible.

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