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A seated figure in a maroon and gold turban, a gold-trimmed beige shawl over a maroon garment, and heavy gold necklaces and bangles touches the forehead of a balding man in a striped polo shirt, who has his hand raised in a gesture of reception. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and gold ornaments, consistent with the a person appearance cues, and performs a blessing or anointing as a guru. Behind them a younger man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala and tripundra marks sits, and a standing man in a blue t-shirt with a lanyard watches. A white floor-standing air conditioner and red curtains fill the room; a large portrait of a smiling woman appears at the left edge.

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A seated figure in a rust-red and gold turban, gold necklaces, gold bangles and a golden-brown shawl sits on a red cushioned throne, smiling and extending his arm to gently touch the cheek of a bald, mustached man in a brown-and-cream striped polo shirt who presses his palms together in respect. Behind them a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a white forehead marking and rudraksha mala sits watching, and a second devotee in a white shirt stands in the background near a white floor-standing air conditioner. A large framed photograph of a smiling face is on the wall at left.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A seated figure in a maroon and gold turban, gold necklaces, gold bangles and a golden-bordered garment touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with arms outstretched. The seated figure wears a bright gold sash and a rudraksha-style mala and smiles while blessing the man. Behind them, a standing man in a red shirt and a man in white with folded hands and a woman in a white sari with gold border watch. A large portrait of a smiling older man with a crimson shawl hangs at left, and red curtains frame the room. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment in a hall.2013-11-02A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a room with cream walls and a white wall fan. A woman wearing a maroon and gold turban, gold earrings, a red flower garland, a gold-bordered sari and gold bangles stands and reaches out to place her palm on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, who presses his palms together at his brow. Behind them stands a large portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red and gold shawl, and a golden ornament and a tray of offerings sit in the foreground. Several men stand and watch in the background. a person depicted in the portrait, not physically present; the blessing is performed by a woman in festive dress.2013-11-02A seated woman in a dark red and gold sari with a maroon turban-style headwrap and gold jewelry places her right palm on the forehead of a man in a light blue button-up shirt who kneels before her, his hands raised in reverent receiving. Behind her, a red and gold throne-like seat with ornate gold carving and a gold kalasha-like vessel. Another man with white forehead markings, rudraksha mala and white dhoti sits at the right edge, and an ornate pink-and-gold portrait hangs in the background. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment in a temple-like room.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A photograph of an indoor satsang in a bright room with pale walls, a red curtain and a wall-mounted fan. A figure in a rust-red turban with a gold trim, gold earrings, gold bangles and a gold necklace, wearing a gold-and-cream draped garment, sits on a red cushioned seat and extends his right hand in blessing toward a seated man in a light striped shirt, whose palms are raised. Behind them a man in white ritual clothes with a white forehead band and a rudraksha mala sits smiling, and another man in a white shirt and a woman in a white sari stand near the back. A young man in a dark shirt sits at the right edge. A large gold-coloured object lies at the lower left and a large portrait is partly visible at the left edge.2013-11-02A photograph of a ritual initiation. A figure in a brown and gold-bordered robe and a rust-coloured head wrap, with a pink beaded necklace, sits with back turned and presses a palm to the forehead of a short-haired man in a navy and white striped polo shirt, who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them a seated woman in a white gold-bordered sari wears a dark beaded mala, with a bangle on her wrist. Several people in white and checked clothing stand in the background, and a pedestal fan is visible at left.2013-11-07A seated person wearing a rust-red turban with a gold border, gold-bordered sari-style garment in gold and maroon, and multiple gold bangles and necklaces places a hand on the forehead of a man in a grey jacket with a white collar. The seated figure is touching the man's forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling face, a gold statue or figure sits to the right, a white floor-standing air conditioner is on the wall, and a red patterned cloth draped over a chair is at left. Other people are partially visible at the edges.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A photograph of a blessing moment in an indoor hall. A man in an orange-and-gold turban and a brown and gold-bordered sash stands at left, placing his right hand on the forehead of a seated man in a white striped shirt, who has closed eyes and raises his palm. A rudraksha-style beaded mala hangs on the blesser's chest. Behind them a bare-chested man in white with gold-edged cloth and beads sits watching, and a white-shirted older man with grey hair and a red-beaded mala stands at right. Two young men in t-shirts stand in the background beside a red curtain and a fan. a person appears as the turbaned figure, identified by the turban, sash, mala and central role in the blessing.2013-11-07November 02 20132013-11-02