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A photograph of a seated figure with long dreadlocked hair, a bare upper body, a dark rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, leaning forward to offer a raised hand blessing to a kneeling man in a yellow-and-white striped shirt with a red neckerchief who clasps the figure's hand. A woman in white with a dark beaded mala looks on beside him. Behind them, women in orange and red saris stand near red curtains. In the foreground a large gold lion-form seat or throne and stacks of white cloth bundles and gold-edged booklets sit on a red velvet cloth. The figure's saffron-toned wrap and ornaments suggest a darshan or blessing setting, and the printed name in the corner identifies the photograph's source.

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October 16 20162016-10-16Photograph of a ritual blessing. A long-haired, bearded figure with dreadlocks, wearing a rust-orange cloth wrap, rudraksha beads and gold bangles and armlets, places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in an olive-green shirt who has his palms joined and eyes closed. Behind them a woman in white with rudraksha malas assists, and a woman in a blue patterned sari with gold bangles stands with hands folded. A large gold-plated bull figure (Nandi) sits in the foreground, and a trident stands in the background.2016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16A man with long dark dreadlocks and a beard, wearing an orange-red cloth and a rudraksha mala with gold bangles, places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt, dark trousers and a wristwatch, whose palms are pressed together in namaskar. Beside them a gold lion-headed throne or seat stands on a red velvet cloth. Behind, a woman in white with a red-orange beaded mala watches, and another woman in white stands near a red curtain. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan.2016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a full beard, bare chest, an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, rudraksha mala and gold bangles places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white checked shirt and wristwatch, who presses his palms together in prayer. A gilded lion-form throne with red cushions sits in the foreground. Behind them, women in pink and red saris stand near red curtains and a gold-trimmed mirror, one with a garland. Appearance-based candidate for a person, seated in the blessing position with distinctive dreadlocks, rudraksha beads and gold ornaments; the event is a blessing or initiation-style darshan.2016-10-16A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in an indoor hall with red curtains and a red carpet. A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha mala beads, gold bangles and an orange-and-gold cloth draped at his waist places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white checked shirt and dark trousers, whose palms are pressed together in namaskar. Gold lion-shaped ornamental carvings and a gilded structure stand in the foreground. Several women in orange and magenta saris stand or sit behind them. The appearance cues for the blessing figure are long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha beads and gold ornaments; the figure is labelled a person by the page, so the appearance-based label applies.2016-10-16May 11 20162016-05-11A photograph inside a decorated hall with red curtains and a gilded lion-shaped stand in the foreground. A long-haired man with dreadlocks, wearing a saffron-orange garment, bare-chested and adorned with gold bangles and a gold necklace, places his hand on the head of a seated man in white clothes and a white shawl who bows forward. Behind them a woman in a blue sari with pink and purple shawl stands with folded hands, and a man in an olive-green shirt stands near a cameraman in a white dhoti and yellow-bordered shawl filming with a large camera. A gold-decorated deity murti and a trident appear at the back of the hall. Several other people are visible near the far right.2016-10-16 +1 copiesPhoto of a seated figure with long dreadlocked hair, white forehead markings, a red-brown shawl-like wrap, and layered beaded necklaces with a red tassel, seated on a red cushioned throne-like seat with gold carved panels. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels before him, smiling, holding his hands and a wrist cord. Behind them, women in white and cream saris with red borders and gold necklaces stand, one wearing a green-and-gold blouse. A gold-framed pillar stands at right. a person cues: long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and an ornate gold clasp, seated on a throne in a receiving role.2016-05-11A photograph of a ceremonial darshan inside a draped hall. A man with long dreadlocks and a bare upper body, wearing a rust-red shawl, sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat and touches the forehead of a seated devotee with his right hand. Behind him stand a row of women and men in white and cream ritual clothes, several with white forehead markings. Golden lion and bull figures, a golden staff and a gold kalasha-style ornament surround the seat, with deep red curtains behind. a person cues: long dreadlocks, rust-red shawl, ornate golden surroundings and a ceremonial seat; the seated man is performing blessing.2017-08-20A man with long swept-back dark hair, a saffron-orange shawl, a rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklaces and gold bangles sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with an elaborate gold backrest. His right hand is extended toward a devotee bowing low before him. Behind him, women in orange saris and rudraksha malas attend with thread and a ritual object, and a golden carved structure stands in a red-curtained hall. Several people stand in the background.2017-07-28