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A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala and a hair bun placing his right palm on the crown of another man's head. The recipient, wearing a pink collared shirt and a rudraksha mala, has both palms raised in front of him. Blurred golden deity murti and floral garlands fill the background. The orange-robed figure shows distinctive saffron clothing and rudraksha cues, so this is a person appearance, shown in person giving a blessing.

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November 30 20112011-11-30A photograph of a smiling man in an orange saffron dhoti-style wrap with a thick gold ceremonial necklace of bead-like pendants, his hair swept back into a bun and a red bindi on his forehead, placing both palms on the forehead of a shorter man in a white t-shirt. The recipient has his eyes closed and hands raised toward the blessing figure. Behind them are golden deity statues decorated with marigold garlands in orange and yellow, and a red cushion on the right. The orange-clad figure's appearance and attire are consistent with the described cues, but the page does not state he is present, so identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a blessing giver.2011-12-17A man in an orange saffron shawl with a long gold bead necklace is standing and placing his right hand on the crown of a shaven-headed man in a light pink shirt, who is bowing forward with his palms raised near the other man's arm. The orange-clad man has hair tied up at the back and a small red mark on his forehead. A partially visible person sits at the lower right edge. The room has warm, soft lighting and pale walls.2012-02-09December 01 20112011-12-01A photograph of a temple blessing. A man in a light striped collared shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaste, head bowed, while a bare-shouldered priest in an orange saffron shawl with a dark rudraksha mala places his right hand on the devotee's head. The priest has swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead and is smiling. Behind them, golden ornate temple decor, red and yellow marigold garlands and red fabric are visible. Two people are visible.2011-12-06A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in orange saffron robes wearing a long ornate gold necklace with large gold beads and a red tilak on his forehead places his palm on the head of a younger man in a white shirt, who stands with his eyes closed and hands raised. The seated figure in orange holds a small white paper in his other hand. Behind them, a garlanded altar displays yellow and orange flower garlands and a golden decorated backdrop.2011-12-17July 07 20122012-07-07November 25 20112011-11-25November 29 20112011-11-29September 03 20112011-09-03 +1 copiesNovember 25 20112011-11-25A photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of a red draped backdrop and a gold-trimmed chair. A bare-chested man with swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead, and layered rudraksha malas smiles while raising his right hand to touch the forehead of a second man. The second man wears an orange shirt and orange shawl, eyes closed, with gold bangles and a ring, and his hands are open in front of him. The first man holds a small paper card in his left hand, and a red cloth and small items are visible on a table below. The bare-chested figure's distinctive hair, rudraksha malas and ornamentation match the a person cues, so he is described as a person in a blessing role; the other man is a devotee.2012-09-08