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A photograph of a long-haired figure with a large dark swept-back hairstyle and a white garland of flowers, wearing a peacock-feather and shell-ornamented brooch, pressing a fingertip with red kumkum to the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes. The kneeling man has praying hands together, a rudraksha mala with a round pendant, and eyes closed. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and shirts, one in an orange-red shawl, stand in a crowd, with a blue structure at right.

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July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph from a convention setting in which a long-haired man with swept-back dark hair, a red kumkum mark on his forehead, a white flower garland and a large ornate pendant of peacock feathers and colourful circular medallion stands at left, his hand raised to the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind them, several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand, one in a saffron/orange shawl. A partial head is visible in the bottom right.2006-07-30Photo of a seated man in white clothes with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a rudraksha mala and an identity badge on a lanyard. A long-haired man in white with a white flower garland and a peacock-feather ornament at his shoulder touches his forehead, apparently applying a mark. Several men in white kurtas and orange-red stoles stand behind them, some wearing identity badges. The setting suggests a convention or initiation-style ceremony.2006-07-30A photograph of a long-haired man in a white shirt and white garland placing his right palm on the forehead of a seated devotee with closed eyes and folded hands. The blessing man wears a peacock-feather and gem-studded ornament at the neck and rudraksha beads. The devotee wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala, and a vertical tilak mark. Behind them, several men in white clothes and orange shawls stand with hands folded in a hall. The man giving the blessing has long, swept-back dark hair and a white garland, with distinctive adornments, matching the page's reference to an event with a person, so the identity is probable. He is shown in person, performing a blessing on a devotee.2006-07-30Indoor photo at a convention. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair, a white shawl-like garment, a white flower garland, and a peacock-feather and gem ornament at the chest reaches to touch the forehead of a seated man with closed eyes, a moustache, a white kurta, and red and dark rudraksha malas. Behind them, a standing man in white has hands folded in namaskar, and a white electric fan is visible. The scene suggests a blessing gesture. The hair, shawl and ornaments are a qualifying appearance cue for a person, so he is described as the person touching the forehead.2006-07-30A photograph of an indoor gathering in which a long-haired man with swept-back dark hair, wearing a white garment, a white flower garland and a large feathered peacock-style ornament with coloured rings, has his eyes closed and a faint smile while another hand presses to his forehead. Behind him, a man in a white kurta with a red vermilion mark on his forehead and red-brown rudraksha beads around his neck has his eyes closed as a hand rests on his brow. Other men in white shirts stand in the background, one wearing an orange shawl, and a blue railing is visible at right.2006-07-30A photograph of a ritual blessing at an indoor convention. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair and a white garment with a white flower garland and a peacock-feather ornament with a decorative medallion presses one hand to the forehead of a seated man with closed eyes. He wears white clothes, a rudraksha mala and a second orange-beaded necklace, and rests his other hand on his chest. Behind them, several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand watching, one with an orange shawl and another wearing a rudraksha mala. A blue cooler sits at the right edge.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of an indoor convention scene. On the left, a man with long dark hair swept back, wearing a peacock-feather and colourful bead ornament and a white flower garland, stands with a red tilak on his forehead and presses his palm to the forehead of a seated man. The seated man wears a white shirt, a rudraksha mala, and a gold bangle, and sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Behind them, several men in white kurtas, one with an orange scarf and one with an ID badge lanyard, stand or watch. A blue cabinet is visible at right.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30