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Photograph of a ceremonial blessing in an indoor hall with a golden throne-like seat and gold-patterned backdrop. A seated man with long hair, a white forehead mark, a white flower garland and a reddish-brown garment, smiling, rests his hand on the head of a woman in a maroon sari and glasses, who bows with her hands folded. A man in a cream kurta with a wristwatch leans in to offer respect beside her. Behind them, a standing person in red-and-gold robes and an attendant in a maroon sari are visible. A small gold figure appears near the throne.

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A photo of a devotional moment in an ashram hall beside a gold-and-red throne. A smiling person with a white-marked forehead, a garland of white flowers and a saffron-orange and red wrap raises an open hand in blessing toward a bowing man in a cream kurta holding a garland, who leans forward with hands together. A kneeling devotee in red garments sits on the lower left, with a seated monastic in saffron-and-gold robes in the foreground and standing figures in red-and-saffron robes behind. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl watches from the right beside a wall air conditioner. The face-like appearance of the blessing figure is uncertain and no visible name is shown.2015-06-03A photograph in a room with an ornate gold throne backed by a gilded carved panel and draped in deep red velvet. A seated figure with white vibhuti lines on the forehead, a white flower garland and an orange-and-red robe lifts a hand toward a standing man in a cream kurta and glasses, who bows with palms pressed together. Beside them a kneeling woman in a maroon sari bows her head, and a shaved-headed man in the foreground sits with his back partly turned. The seated figure also holds a small silver cup. Two-person ritual greeting setting with an air conditioner and doorway in the background.2015-06-03June 03 20152015-06-03 +1 copiesIndoor satsang scene with a man in red-saffron robes and a gold-and-bead necklace seated on a golden throne, reaching out to bless a kneeling devotee in white clothes and a green leaf garland who bows his head toward him. A standing attendant in white and gold with rudraksha beads watches beside a handheld electric fan, and a young woman in dark clothes with beaded necklaces sits at right. Golden lion-like carvings and a floral garland decorate the background.2015-07-31April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesPhotograph of a seated figure in a red velvet throne with white and pink flower garlands, wearing an orange-saffron shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and armbands, with a red bindi on the forehead and eyes closed in a smiling expression. A man in a white kurta with a flower garland bends forward and reaches toward him, hands held together near a red-draped table. Behind them, a man in orange-red robes with rudraksha beads and a woman in a white and purple sari stand in the dim background.2012-12-22A photograph of a devotional blessing inside a richly decorated temple hall with a gilded pillar and a large flower garland backdrop. A man in a red-brown robe with a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha beads sits on a seat, smiling and placing his hand on the head of a man in a striped navy and red shirt who bends forward; a white jasmine garland rests on the bent man's head. A figure in white with gold trim and rudraksha malas raises one finger beside them. Behind, a monk in saffron-orange robes stands near a pedestal fan, another figure in orange stands at left, and a woman in a yellow-and-orange sari at right looks on. Appearance-based label: a person for the seated man in red-brown robes with a gold necklace and rudraksha beads, though the cues are limited.2015-07-31December 26 20142014-12-26A photograph of a devotee's home ritual. A figure with long swept-back hair, a red-brown top, a long rudraksha mala and beaded red-gold bangles sits on the right and places a hand on the head of a kneeling person in a dark top, whose head is bowed. Behind them a man in white with a white flower garland stands with hands together, and a second person in white with a garland kneels at the left. Orange-robed people stand in the background, and white and red flower garlands drape the recipients. Possibly a pada puja or blessing in a devotee's house.2014-07-01A photograph of a ceremonial paada pooja in a wooden hall with palm fronds and yellow flowers. A man in a white shirt bows and reaches toward a seated figure wearing a red-orange turban with a white ornament, a saffron-red garment, a white and gold garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace; he has long swept-back hair and an arm band, and raises a hand in blessing. Another woman in white and red sari-style dress kneels in front, with a gold-rimmed throne behind and a silver trident staff at right. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated and blessing a devotee during the paada pooja.2014-12-30July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor pavilion. A seated woman in a rust-orange sari with a rust-red turban, a long garland of multicoloured flowers, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads smiles as a man in white dhoti and bare-chested top bows low, touching her hands. Another man in white dhoti and cream top sits to the left holding a tray of fruit, and a woman in an orange blouse and red skirt stands at the right. Behind them is a gilded throne with a flower-decorated seat and a golden decorative backrest, along with a gold-ornamented pillar and a carved deity panel. The red carpeted floor and white canopy complete the setting.2015-01-13