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A seated man with long dreadlocked hair and a brown-and-gold garment, wearing a heavy gold and beaded necklace and gold hoop earring, presses his palm to the forehead of a kneeling man with short hair. The kneeling man has his hands in anjali mudra, wears an orange shawl over white cloth and a rudraksha mala. The seated man sits on a red and gold throne against an ornate gold-carved wall. a person: the seated figure's long dreadlocks, ornate gold necklace and brown-gold garment match cues associated with the spiritual leader, shown performing a blessing gesture of touching a devotee's forehead.

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A seated man with long dreadlocks, gold ornate necklaces, a large gold pendant, a rudraksha-style gold chain and hoop earring wears a rust-brown robe and sits on a red and gold throne. He reaches out to place his palm on the forehead of a kneeling, shaved-headed devotee in white dhoti with an orange-saffron shawl, a rudraksha mala around his neck, hands in anjali mudra. Behind them stands ornate gold carved wall panels with a red cushion at the left edge. The seated man is a person: long dreadlocks, gold ornaments and ceremonial robes, appearing to bless the devotee.2017-08-11A seated man with long dreadlocks, a red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, bare-shouldered in an orange-saffron wrap with gold edging, places his right hand on the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala. The bald man stands before him with palms joined in anjali, eyes closed, during an initiation. Both sit or stand in front of an ornate gold carved wooden structure with lattice panels, and a leopard-print cushion is visible. a person is the seated figure with dreadlocks and saffron-orange garments.2017-10-06A seated man with long dark matted hair, a white tilak on his forehead, gold hoop earrings and a heavy gold necklace with rudraksha beads sits on a red and gold throne against an ornate gold-carved wall. He wears a rust-brown dhoti and wrap with a bare chest and touches the forehead of a shaved-headed devotee in a white shirt and orange scarf. The devotee stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, receiving the blessing. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long hair, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha beads and saffron-brown clothing.2017-08-11 +1 copiesAugust 11 20172017-08-11 +1 copiesOctober 06 20172017-10-06August 11 20172017-08-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a bare upper torso draped in a rust-orange cloth, and layered gold chains and beads, pressing his palms together while his right hand rests on the head of a shaven-headed man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The second man stands with hands raised in a gesture of reverence, smiling. Behind them is an ornate gold-toned carved wall with decorative patterns. a person: the seated man has long dreadlocks, a rust-orange cloth, gold ornaments and a ceremonial gold necklace, matching the page's description of the event.2017-08-11October 06 20172017-10-06August 11 20172017-08-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A long-haired man with a white forehead marking and a red tilak, wearing a rust-red shawl over his bare shoulders and a beaded necklace, leans forward and presses his hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a beige patterned shirt and rudraksha mala. The seated man holds a small card in his other hand near the devotee's head. Behind them stand a golden deity murti, a bare-chested attendant in red cloth, and a dark-haired person in red garlands. Leopard-print cushions and a floral garland backdrop frame the scene.2018-04-25 +1 copiesAugust 01 20142014-08-01A photograph of a seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a white and red tilak on his forehead, a rust-orange shawl and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces with bead strands, smiling with eyes closed as he places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white dhoti, has folded palms in namaskar, a black wristwatch and rudraksha-style bead bracelets. Behind them is an ornate gold carved wall with animal and floral reliefs. a person gives blessing to a devotee, an in-person blessing scene.2017-08-11