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Photograph of a bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth and a long pink-and-red flower garland with gold ornaments, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a grey-haired man in a black shirt and dark-rimmed glasses who bows forward with an orange-red inscribed shawl draped on his shoulders. Behind them a silver trident hangs above a large golden kalasha-like vessel and a red curtain backdrop with bamboo screens. The man in orange shows a white forehead mark and a small red bindi, and a peacock-feather fan appears at the left edge. Two other people are partly visible at the right and left edges. The scene looks like a blessing or initiation moment. Appearance-based cues (saffron clothing, floral garland, gold ornaments and an ornate ritual setting) suggest a person as the figure in orange performing the blessing.

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July 16 20142014-07-16July 26 20142014-07-26July 14 20142014-07-14July 16 20142014-07-16A seated man in saffron-orange ceremonial dress, with a red-and-gold garland, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and a red tilak on his forehead, places his right hand on the bald head of a kneeling devotee in white clothes with an orange-and-white printed shawl. He holds a folded gold-edged card or document in his left hand. Behind them are a silver trident, a gold-and-red umbrella, floral garlands in yellow, red and white, and red cushioned seating. a person: the seated figure's saffron clothing, long swept-back hair, multiple gold necklaces and garlands match the page's a person-at-event note, though the face is not used for identification. The kneeling devotee is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-07-17October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesJuly 16 20142014-07-16A 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.2012-09-08A seated man in an orange-red garment and multiple gold-bead necklaces, with a white forehead marking and red tilak, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a red shirt. Behind them stands a silver staff topped with a finial and a coiled metal cobra, beside a golden deity murti and red drapes. A peacock-feather fan is at the lower left. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, orange-saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues, and the page indicates he is present; this is an appearance-based label. The kneeling devotee receives a blessing.2014-07-27Two men in close ritual exchange in an indoor hall. A man on the left with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-red garment and a large red and yellow marigold garland, with yellow turmeric marks on his forehead; he lays his right hand on the head of a second man. The second man, on the right, wears an orange-red shawl over a white dhoti-style cloth, has yellow-orange tilaka on his forehead, and presses his palm toward the first man. A tall silver staff with a trident-like top stands between them, and a gold ceremonial vessel is visible at left. Behind them are a framed picture and a dark studio light stand. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the man on the left, who has long swept-back hair, an orange garment and a marigold garland, and is performing a blessing on a disciple.2014-05-17Photograph of an indoor event with a golden backdrop. A man with long dark hair tied back, wearing a rust-red robe, a multi-strand gold necklace of rudraksha-style beads and an orange-yellow tilak on his forehead, reaches to touch the forehead of a second man with curly grey hair who wears a black t-shirt and an orange lanyard. The second man raises his hand to his own temple in response. A silver staff with a small silver pot-shaped finial stands between them, with a gold lion-like figure at the lower left.2014-08-02A photo of a initiation moment in a formal hall with dark red curtains. A man with a white vertical forehead mark and a pink flower garland, wearing a rust-red robe, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with a red-and-gold patterned shawl. The young man holds his left palm up toward the viewer. Behind them is a silver trident and a golden-hued ornament. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands at right, watching.2014-07-16