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A photograph of a blessing moment in a dimly lit hall with purple-tinged lighting. A person in an orange-red turban, orange-gold garment and multiple beaded red-brown rudraksha-style malas extends a hand toward a seated man's forehead. The seated man, in a grey-and-blue striped polo shirt, kneels with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind them, two people in white kurta-style clothing stand with hands folded, and a white pedestal fan stands at right. Partially visible at the bottom is another person's hair. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing moment.

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A photograph of a ritual blessing. In the foreground a figure seen from behind wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-and-gold garment, and a beaded necklace; the figure's right arm extends to press a hand with a gold ring on the forehead of a kneeling bearded man in white kurta and a red-and-white shawl, hands in anjali. Behind them, several standing men in white kurtas and red shawls with conference lanyards press their palms together. A pink and orange striped mat lies on the floor, a white pedestal fan stands at right, and a purple-lit backdrop fills the background. a person appears as the figure in orange turban and gold necklace, whose appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a ritual blessing.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesIndoor photograph under pinkish stage lighting. A figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red garment with gold necklace and a rudraksha-style beaded mala sits on a low seat and presses the palm of one hand to the forehead of a bearded man with long dark hair in a pale pink robe and cream shawl, who has his palms raised in greeting. Behind them, people in white clothes and orange-and-white sashes stand, one man in white holds a camera, and a white pedestal fan stands at right. A striped rug covers the floor and a brass lamp is visible at top.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15July 21 20152015-07-21A woman in an orange-red turban, bare-shouldered orange-gold drape and gold beaded necklace stands on the left, raising her arm to press a hand to the forehead of an older grey-haired man in a white kurta with a red-and-gold shawl and a conference lanyard, who holds his palms together in respect. Behind them, robed attendants in white and saffron stand in a purple-lit hall; a gold-necklaced figure in white dhoti stands at the back, and a small offering tray with red and yellow items sits at the bottom. The scene reads as a blessing given at a camp event.2015-09-15July 09 20162016-07-09A photograph of a ritual initiation. A figure in a brown and gold-bordered robe and a rust-coloured head wrap, with a pink beaded necklace, sits with back turned and presses a palm to the forehead of a short-haired man in a navy and white striped polo shirt, who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them a seated woman in a white gold-bordered sari wears a dark beaded mala, with a bangle on her wrist. Several people in white and checked clothing stand in the background, and a pedestal fan is visible at left.2013-11-07September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15