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Photograph of a seated man with short dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, wearing white cloth wrapped over one shoulder with a golden-yellow sash, and a long rudraksha mala of dark beads around his neck. He smiles broadly while raising his right hand to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white collared shirt who stands before him with his palm raised in a gesture of reverence. The background shows a dark blue curtain and a golden lamp stand at the upper left.

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A photograph of a dark-haired man in a white dhoti-style wrap with a yellow-orange shawl and a long rudraksha mala, smiling as he extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a bald, bearded man in a white t-shirt. A red-pink patterned backdrop and dark blue curtain are behind them, with a golden deity figure partly visible at upper left. The bald man stands with his palm raised near the other man's arm. Two physical people are visible.2011-07-06A seated man in white and saffron-bordered dhoti-shawl sits on a red velvet throne with an orange cushion, smiling as an older bald man in a white kurta presses his palm to the seated man's forehead in a blessing gesture. The seated figure wears a long double-strand rudraksha mala, a red tilak, and has long dark hair tied back. The setting is a stage with a maroon and pink backdrop and a navy curtain. The older man's white kurta contrasts with the gold-trimmed throne at left. A small audience member's head is visible at the lower right edge.2011-07-06Photograph of a smiling man in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, his hands raised and touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and a beaded bracelet. Behind them are gold birds and oil lamp-style ornaments, a dark red curtain, and a blurred figure in white at right. a person is present in saffron clothing with rudraksha beads and gives the blessing gesture to a seated devotee.2011-11-25A man with long dark hair tied up, wearing a white and gold-yellow shawl over the shoulder and a long rudraksha mala, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of an older man with grey hair and a grey moustache, who wears a white shirt and stands with his palm raised. A small red tilak marks the forehead of the smiling man. Behind them is a red and dark-patterned backdrop with a golden lamp stand at the upper left. The gesture suggests a blessing or initiation moment at a satsang setting.2011-07-06July 05 20132013-07-05Close photo of a bare-chested man in a red wrap and gold bead necklace, with white and red forehead markings, lightly touching the head of a man in a white shirt who looks up at him while raising his hand. Warm indoor setting with a painted backdrop. The man in red shows a smile and steady posture, with his arm extended toward the other man's head during what appears to be a blessing gesture. a person cues: swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and red wrap, though the face is not used for identification.2011-11-06November 26 20112011-11-26A seated man in a rust-orange and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold bead necklace and a white tilak on his forehead reaches out with one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta, who has his eyes closed and palms raised. The orange-clad figure holds a small white card or paper in his other hand. Behind them stands a large gold deity murti and red cushions.2014-01-04A photo of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a white forehead mark and a multi-strand rudraksha mala placing his palm on the forehead of a smiling man in a white kurta. The saffron-robed man has his hair tied in a bun and a white tilak on his forehead. The man in white holds his hands up with palms open toward the robed figure. Behind them, a bald man in a saffron garment sits, and another man in white stands at the right edge beside a red curtain. The setting is an indoor hall with plain cream walls and a white door frame.2012-10-11 +1 copiesA photo of a seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with long gold beaded necklaces and small gold earrings, his hair tied in a bun, smiling as he touches the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with an orange shawl printed with mantra text. The seated man holds a folded white paper in one hand. Behind them, a red curtain, a standing fan, and other people in white and orange clothing watch.2012-07-09November 21 20112011-11-21A photograph of a shaved-headed man in an orange-red dhoti-style wrap with bare shoulders, wearing layered gold chains and a rudraksha mala, and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, placing his palm on the forehead of a man in a white collared shirt with a dark mala around his neck. Both have palms raised and the recipient's hands are pressed together. Behind them is a gold-coloured ornate object and a beige wall, and a partially visible person appears at the right edge. The seated figure with the bare-shouldered orange wrap and gold ornaments is a person presence; the act is a blessing or initiation touch.2013-12-03