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A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple setting. A person in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair in a bun places a hand on the forehead of a man in white clothing with an orange shawl, while holding a small folded white paper in the other hand. A man in white with rudraksha beads and a tilak stands behind, and a gold-decorated deity murti and orange-and-white robed attendants are visible in the background. Three people are physically present.

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April 27 20122012-04-27July 05 20152015-07-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional blessing at an indoor gathering with dim lighting. A man in an orange sleeveless top with long curly dark hair stands at left, his right hand placed on the forehead of a young man with long hair tied back, who wears a white kurta and a dark beaded necklace and has his eyes closed and head bowed. The blessing giver holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Beside them a bald man in an orange-and-white outfit steadies the young man's arm. Behind, a woman with grey hair in a white top and turquoise patterned sari stands with hands in anjali, and another woman with dark hair in a white top stands at far left. The orange-clad figure has a distinctive long-haired, orange-robed appearance, but the visible cues are limited to hair and orange clothing, so identification is uncertain.2010-08-08A seated man in flowing saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on a red and maroon cushioned seat, a rudraksha mala draped across his chest, one arm extended and his palm raised toward the head of a man standing before him. The standing man wears a white kurta with an orange shawl over his shoulder, his grey hair tied back, eyes closed and head bowed as if receiving a blessing. Behind them a seated attendant in white clothing is partly visible, with a golden ornamental backdrop and a lit area in the room. The scene suggests a blessing or healing gesture. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long hair, rudraksha mala and orange garments.2012-04-25April 22 20122012-04-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a saffron-robed sannyasi in an orange sleeveless garment, with dark hair in a bun and rudraksha beads at his neck, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young man with a moustache and rudraksha mala. The sannyasi holds a small folded white paper in his left hand, possibly prasad or a written slip. Beside them an older man in white shirt and white dhoti bends forward with head lowered, and a woman in a cream sari with an orange shawl and a gold pendant stands nearby. Other people in white and cream clothes stand behind, and a potted plant and red-and-white painted wall are visible at left.2010-07-19A photograph of a ritual blessing at an indoor event. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a red-and-gold saffron wrap with a gold-toned necklace, raises one arm and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a saffron-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. The man has closed eyes and a bindi-like mark on the forehead. Behind them, a seated woman in red robes with a rudraksha mala and a red mark on her forehead holds a folded paper, and several people in white and red attire stand in the background. A large screen shows an image of people in red shawls. No a person candidate is established from the visible cues alone, so the figure is described by role as a blessing giver.2015-07-10April 23 20122012-04-23 +1 copiesA man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-edged shawl and a long rudraksha mala stands at left, his hair tied up in a topknot with a white tilak on his forehead, holding a small pink object in his hands while looking down. He is applying something to the head of a seated man in a white shirt with a dark strap, whose hand is raised. Behind them a golden throne-like backdrop and a garland of pink, yellow, green and purple flowers frame the scene, with a partly visible bald man in orange at far right.2012-04-25Photograph of two men in close conversation at an indoor event. On the left, a man with long swept-back hair wears orange saffron garments, rudraksha mala beads and a red-and-black tiger-striped cloth draped on his lap, holding a silver-coloured staff or rod. On the right, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl raises his palm toward him in a gesture of respect. Behind them a white cooler unit, a ritual setting with a golden vessel, and a blurred red and yellow floral backdrop. Two people are clearly visible, with a third partly visible at the right edge.2012-04-27A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a red undershirt rests one hand on the head of a kneeling older man in a white shirt and white trousers, wearing glasses and a gold bracelet. The seated figure has long dark hair and a red mark on the forehead, and sits on a red and gold throne with a gold-embossed backdrop depicting a deity murti, with garlands of pink flowers at the top. The scene suggests a blessing being given, and the seated figure has a distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron robe and gold-embossed throne cues consistent with the page's a person reference, though identity is uncertain from appearance. The kneeling man receives the blessing with his head bowed and a small object held in his hand.2008-10-11A seated man in an orange saffron wrap with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala across his chest places his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a yellow and white checked shirt and an orange scarf. The seated figure is Swamiji (probable), identified by his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala; he is giving a blessing. Behind them are a red velvet drape, a red cushion with tiger-stripe print, a brass lamp on a red tray, and garlands of flowers with gold decorations.2012-04-25