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Photograph of a ritual blessing indoors. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange cloth and a red-beaded rudraksha mala presses one hand to the forehead of a shaved-headed devotee in orange robes, whose forehead bears a white vibhuti marking. Behind them a white-clad person sits beside a golden drape and a silver-banded ceremonial staff, and a red curtain and a leafy plant frame the scene.

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May 09 20152015-05-09A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall with red drapery behind. A bare-chested figure with long dark hair in a bun wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders, a multi-strand pearl-style necklace and gold hoop earrings, and places both hands on the forehead and head of a bald, fair-skinned man in an orange top. The recipient sits and looks down, eyes closed. Behind them, orange-clad attendants stand, and a man in white kurta with an orange shawl sits at left, while another man in a light pink shirt stands at the far left edge.2012-07-20A photograph of two men in close, intimate contact in a temple-like hall with a gilded golden throne behind them and a red cloth-draped seat. The man on the right, with long dark swept-back hair, a thin beard, a red tilak on his forehead and a rust-red shawl over his bare chest, places his right palm on the forehead of a shaved-headed man on the left. That man wears an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulders, a long dark rudraksha mala around his neck, and a bracelet on his wrist, and has his hands raised in reverent acceptance. Water bottles and a golden tray sit on the red cloth below. The scene appears to be a blessing or anugraha moment.2016-07-07October 10 20152015-10-10May 09 20152015-05-09May 09 20152015-05-09September 05 20132013-09-05A seated priest in a rust-brown and gold-bordered dhoti-style cloth with white vibhuti marks on his forehead and orange-red beaded necklaces places his right hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed man in an orange-red robe and rudraksha mala, who has white tilak marks and an earring. Behind them a seated woman in a maroon robe and dark beads watches, and two people in cream and white stand in a room with red curtains. The scene resembles a forehead blessing or initiation during a ritual.2013-11-05July 10 20152015-07-10A seated man with a dark hair bun, rudraksha mala and white temple markings on his forehead places his right hand on the forehead of an older white-haired man in an orange saffron robe, who presses his palms together in respect. The seated man wears saffron and gold cloth with a rudraksha mala and a white bandage on his left forearm. Behind them a golden lion-headed throne armrest is visible at left and bottom. A man in a teal shirt and a woman in white with an orange-bordered sari and a woman in a rust-coloured sari with a mala stand in the background, and a seated man in white with a white forehead mark kneels nearby.2013-09-30September 21 20142014-09-21A photograph of a darshan moment on a ship event stage. A man in a saffron-orange garment with long rudraksha malas and a gold necklace stands at left, his bare right arm raised with the palm pressed to the forehead of a man at right. That man wears a white kurta, an orange-red shawl and rudraksha beads, with his hands raised palm-out in receptive gesture and an ID badge at his chest. Several people in white kurtas and orange-red shawls stand in the background, and a white-and-orange badge hangs on another attendee. The left figure has distinctive saffron robes, long malas and gold ornaments, matching the a person appearance cues for the blessing giver, while the right figure is a devotee receiving blessing.2012-12-16