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A seated man with long dreadlocks, a rust-red shawl draped over his bare shoulders and a rudraksha mala with a gold chain, lays his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling person in a black top with a rudraksha mala. Both faces are close, the seated man smiling. Behind them stands a shirtless young man in an orange-saffron dhoti with rudraksha malas and a tilak, watching; a second figure in saffron sits behind. Ornate chairs with leopard-print cushions, a silver kalasha and lamp stand, a golden deity murti, and garlands of red, orange and purple flowers fill the stage. The rite appears to be a blessing or initiation.

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A seated man with long dreadlocks and a short beard, bare-chested under a rust-orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, smiles with eyes closed while pressing his right palm to the forehead of a grey-haired, bare-shouldered devotee wearing a rudraksha necklace and a hoop earring. The devotee raises a hand in greeting, with white sacred markings on the forehead and shoulder. Behind them a man in a white shirt wears a beaded mala, and a red velvet throne with gilded arms sits at left. Other people and a stage backdrop with white floral decor fill the background. Photo appears to show an initiation or blessing moment at a KAILASA event. a person identification is based on appearance cues only: dreadlocks, rust-orange shawl and rudraksha mala on the seated figure.2018-04-13A seated bearded man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair, multiple rudraksha malas and gold bangles, rests one hand on the forehead of a kneeling man with long reddish hair and an orange kurta, who holds a small red object and touches his own face. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala watches. The seated man sits on a red and gold throne with ornate gold carving. Standing devotees in casual and white clothes, a camera on a tripod, a pedestal fan and a ceiling air conditioner are visible behind a red carpet.2016-11-16July 25 20172017-07-25 +1 copiesApril 13 20182018-04-13 +1 copiesA seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-orange wrap, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, reaches out to touch the forehead of an older devotee. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne-like chair in front of a floral backdrop with green foliage, pink and orange flowers and gold garlands. The standing-to-kneeling devotee wears spectacles, a grey sweater and a red patterned shawl, and presses his palms together in greeting. Gold garlands and a silver staff are visible in the background.2014-12-24April 04 20172017-04-04A seated man in rust-orange draped cloth, bare-shouldered, with long dark hair swept back and a white forehead mark, extends his right hand with a red thread bracelet to touch the bald head of a man in a white collared shirt who faces him with palms pressed together. Behind them stand an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions and tall silver staffs topped with a trident and a decorative finial. The purple-lit stage backdrop suggests a ritual initiation. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rust-orange wrap, a gold pendant necklace and a throne, meeting the guideline cues for a candidate presence.2018-05-17 +1 copiesApril 23 20182018-04-23December 26 20142014-12-26A seated man in a red robe and long swept-up black hair, wearing a red rudraksha-style mala and a red wrap, reaches out to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a cream kurta with a red shawl. The seated figure sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne in front of a decorated deity murti garlanded with orange flowers. Behind them, other devotees in red and orange shawls watch. A wooden tray or box sits nearby. The seated man is a person by appearance cues: swept-up hair, red ceremonial robe, and beaded mala, while the kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-12-26A photograph of a ritual initiation in a decorated temple-like hall. A long-haired man with a trimmed beard and white vibhuti marks on his forehead, wearing a bare chest and an orange-red shawl, sits and places his right hand on the head of a second man who bows forward. The recipient is bare-chested with a white-and-yellow sash and wears a rudraksha mala. Behind them are silver-toned ornamental panels, red and yellow flower garlands, a brass oil lamp, and a small fan.2018-05-24May 06 20162016-05-06