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A seated woman in a rust-red and gold-bordered sari, with a beaded gold necklace and hair pinned back, places her right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and an orange-red printed shawl. The man has his palms raised in a receiving gesture. Behind them are white-clad attendees, a gold-toned shrine ornament, maroon drapery and a standing fan. The woman is not shown as a clearly identified a person candidate, so no identity is asserted.

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A seated man in a rust-red and gold saffron-toned garment with a gold chain necklace and a braided wrap of hair faces a standing man in white kurta and a saffron-and-orange lanyard scarf. The seated figure extends both hands to touch the standing man's forehead in a blessing gesture, while the standing man raises his palms toward him. Behind them a woman in a white sari with green blouse, a man in white holding a wooden stick, and a brass lamp stand are visible. a person appearance is probable for the seated figure, given the saffron-toned robe, gold chain and hair; he is performing a blessing on the standing devotee.2015-07-19Indoor photo of a ceremonial blessing. A figure with hair tied back in a bun, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and a red-orange and gold garment bared on one shoulder, places a hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta with an orange shawl patterned in dark script and a lanyard. The blesser holds an incense stick in the other hand. Behind them a woman in white and orange robes with a marking on her forehead holds more incense sticks, and other people in white and orange stand in the background. Gold ornate decor, a red curtain and a fan appear nearby. a person cues: hair in a bun, gold beaded necklace, orange-red garment, performing a blessing as the officiant.2015-07-19A photograph of a long-haired man in a saffron-and-gold wrap with a rudraksha mala touching the forehead of a bald man in white clothes and an orange shawl, both smiling with raised hands. Behind them, several people in white and orange sit on a red mat before red drapes and an ornate golden deity murti, with a bundle of sticks held near the frame. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation exchange. The long-haired man with ornate cues matches the in-person candidate on the page, though identity is uncertain from appearance.2015-07-19A photograph of a healer initiation moment indoors before a red draped backdrop with a golden deity statue at the left edge. A person with long dark hair in a swept-back bun, wearing a rudraksha mala and an orange and gold garment draped over the shoulder, sits and places a raised palm on the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt and an orange scarf printed with dark lettering, who holds his own palms open in front of him. A woman in white with an orange scarf and rudraksha beads sits behind them holding a bundle of incense sticks. Other people in white and orange scarves stand in the background.2015-07-19A seated figure with long dark hair pulled back and a gold beaded necklace, wearing a rust-red and gold garment, raises a hand to press the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a red-and-gold shawl. The man smiles and raises his other hand. Behind them, a person in white with a red shawl sits holding a bundle of thin sticks, and others in white stand in a room with brass lamps and a red curtain. a person: the seated figure with long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and rust-red and gold clothing, presenting a blessing touch, consistent with a healers' initiation or darshan setting.2015-07-19July 19 20152015-07-19A photograph of a samaya deeksha ritual. A figure in a rust-red and gold saffron-toned robe with a heavy beaded necklace extends one arm and touches the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl, who raises his palm in response. Behind them a woman in white with a red shawl and a dark rudraksha-style mala holds a small brass vessel, and a child in orange garland and white forehead marks stands at right. A green leafy plant sits in the foreground near ritual items.2015-07-17A seated figure in a maroon-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, wearing a coral-bead mala with gold ornament, raises one hand to the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl printed with script. The bald-shaved figure has a white tilak mark. A brass oil lamp with a bird finial and green leaves sit nearby, with white-clad people and a gold-draped backdrop behind. a person appearance: the seated figure in saffron-red robes with coral mala and gold necklace, performing the blessing; the candidate has short hair and white clothing, so the seated figure is the candidate, not a shaved priest in plain white.2015-07-17March 26th 20142014-03-26July 19 20152015-07-19Indoor photo of a seated figure in a maroon-and-gold silk garment with a gold-and-brown bead necklace and a white vertical forehead mark, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white collared shirt who kneels with palms pressed together and a red-brown rudraksha-style mala hanging from his neck. Behind them a deity murti is decorated with a large garland of orange and yellow marigolds and a blue cloth backdrop, with a kalasha-like brass vessel and an orange cloth. A mirror and wall outlet appear at right, and another seated devotee in white is partly visible. The scene looks like a blessing or darshan.2013-11-11February 09 20122012-02-09