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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A figure in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, wearing a tall dark turban with a gold crescent ornament, sits on a leopard-print seat with gold lion-head armrests and extends a hand over the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with an orange shawl, whose palms are pressed together. A man in white with tilak sits in the background. A gold-embossed palanquin-style chair and a cane are visible. The turbaned figure's distinctive orange robes, rudraksha beads and gold crown ornament are consistent with a person presence in the seated role of blessing, though the appearance is not fully certain.

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February 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dreadlocks wrapped in a black turban, a gold crescent ornament at the forehead and gold earrings, wearing a long rudraksha mala, places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a red-orange sash. The man's palms are raised in a gesture of reverence and his forehead bears white marks. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne flanked by golden lion-head armrests, holding a small wooden stick. A white floor fan, an air conditioning unit and a dark red curtain are in the background.2016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +3 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesA seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha beads, with long dark dreadlocked hair wrapped in a black turban fitted with a gold crown and crescent ornament, places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man with light curly hair wearing a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne flanked by golden lion-head armrests, wears ceremonial gold necklaces, and holds a small object in the other hand. A white fan and wall are behind them. a person: the seated figure shows long swept hair, a crown ornament, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, seated on a throne in a blessing gesture.2016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red robe and long dark dreadlock-style hair wound into a high bun, with a gold crescent-moon ornament, gold earrings and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala, placing one hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl draped over his shoulders. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushioned chair flanked by gold lion-head armrests, holding a thin wooden stick. A cameraman in white stands at left and a floor fan is visible behind. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. a person: long dreadlocked hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala on the seated figure, who is the one performing the blessing.2016-02-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of a long-haired figure in a rust-orange robe and rudraksha malas blessing a bald man in a white shirt and orange shawl by placing a palm on his forehead. The blessing figure wears a gold crescent ornament in the hair and a gold necklace; the man has his eyes closed and palms raised. Behind them stand gold lion-headed thrones or seats, with leopard-print cloth visible, and a white wall and fan are in the background. This appears to be a darshan or blessing moment, with the blessing figure having distinctive long hair, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha malas and a crescent ornament, matching the appearance cues of a person.2016-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20162016-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red saffron robe with a tall black dreadlocked crown-like hairstyle and a golden crescent ornament, placing a hand on the crown of a short-haired person in glasses and a white kurta with an orange shawl, who is leaning forward and raising a hand. Both are seated on leopard-print cushions near golden lion-head ornaments on a stage with a dark curtain. The figure wears a beaded necklace and gold earrings. Two people are visible: the blessing figure and the recipient, plus a partially visible person at left edge.2016-02-22