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A seated man in a rust-orange wrap with a gold bead necklace and a white tilak on his forehead places his right palm on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti, a red-and-white beaded mala and bracelets, and bows with palms raised. Behind them stand a gold lion-shaped throne arm, a silver ceremonial staff and a peacock-feather fan, with red-and-gold draped fabric in the background. Two people are visible.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white vibhuti line on his forehead, leaning forward and raising his hand over the head of a kneeling man. The seated man is smiling. The kneeling man has long hair tied back, a rudraksha mala, a white and gold-bordered cloth over his bare upper body, and his palms pressed together in reverence. A silver trident-like staff is held upright near them, and a golden kalasha-style vessel sits beside the seated man on a red cushioned seat. A gold-trimmed backdrop and a peacock-feather fan appear at the left edge, with a red-carpeted floor.2014-09-02A seated man in a rust-orange cloth draped over one shoulder wears a long rudraksha mala with a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and his hair in a bun. He reaches out to touch the forehead of a shaved-headed devotee in a pale cream kurta, who raises his hands in a receptive gesture. Between them stands a silver staff with a finial. Golden lion-head ornaments flank the seat, a red carpet covers the floor, and oscillating fans and a wooden partition sit in the background.2014-09-14July 27 20142014-07-27May 06 20162016-05-06September 14 20142014-09-14A seated man in a red-orange dhoti and matching shawl wears a long rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark. He sits on an ornate gold and red throne while a devotee in a white shirt with an orange shawl raises a silver trident-shaped staff toward the seated man's forehead. Gold ornamental carvings and a striped wall form the background.2014-09-06A photo of two men at close range in a red-draped hall. On the left, a man with long dark hair in a bun, bare-shouldered and wearing an orange-red cloth with a gold chain necklace and a white tilak on his forehead, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a bald man on the right, who wears a plain white kurta. Behind them is a golden deity murti or ornate figure, and a lit oil lamp hangs at the left edge. Bamboo screens and a partially visible seated figure appear in the background. A man in orange-red clothing giving a blessing with his palm on another's head suggests a darshan or blessing moment.2014-07-15A photograph of a seated man in rust-orange saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he raises one hand to the head of a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with a yellow-and-white sash. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, in front of deep red drapes. The kneeling devotee places his hand on the seated man's chest. a person (appearance-based label) is seated on the throne, giving a blessing to the devotee, consistent with a darshan moment.2017-07-14December 24 20142014-12-24July 25 20142014-07-25A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a long dark hair knot and a gold beaded necklace raises one hand to touch the forehead of a man standing before him. The receiving man wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala, a wristwatch and a bangle, with his palms joined near his chest and his eyes closed. Behind them stands a silver trident, and gilded lion-headed thrones and a purple cloth with flower garlands fill the background. Two people are visible at the upper edge. The scene resembles a blessing or anointing with a forehead mark.2014-10-28September 02 20142014-09-02