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Photograph of an indoor ceremonial blessing in a room with beige wall panels. A man in a white shirt with an orange-and-white lanyard stands at left, palms raised, while a man on the right with long dark hair in a low bun, white vibhuti stripes on his forehead, and a deep red-orange robe with a brown rudraksha mala places his raised hand on the first man's forehead. A framed portrait in orange robes sits behind, and a golden lion-head object is near the right edge.

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Photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in white collared shirt and a silver bracelet stands with palms raised, while a figure in a red-and-maroon garment with a beaded necklace and white forehead marking places a hand on his forehead. A framed portrait with orange head covering is behind them, and gold items sit on a table. Two people are visible, one partially at the left edge.2013-12-08December 12 20132013-12-12March 09 20142014-03-09A photo of a bare-shouldered figure in a rust-red garment with a gold-edged border, hair in a bun, placing a raised palm on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a red lanyard and a beaded mala around his neck during a blessing. The clothed figure is seated near gold cushions.2013-12-10December 10 20132013-12-10A seated man in a rust-red sannyasi wrap, with a bare upper body and a long dark braid, raises his right arm and touches the forehead of a short-haired man in a white collared shirt with a lanyard. The receiving man bows his head forward with his hands lifted. Behind them is a golden ornate seat or throne and a golden item in the background, in a warmly lit hall with beige walls. The scene looks like a blessing or deeksha touch during a satsang gathering. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and a rust-red sannyasi wrap with a bare upper body, consistent with a presentation of a distinctive guru appearance, and is seated on a golden throne in a blessing role.2013-12-10December 10 20132013-12-10A seated figure in a rust-red saffron-toned garment with gold trim places one hand on the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala at his neck. The young man stands with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste, receiving a blessing. The seated figure has long dark hair pulled back and a gold-embroidered garment, and a gold throne-like seat is visible at lower left. The setting is a plain beige-panelled hall with a wooden pillar and white curtain at right. A partial figure in white sits in the background at right.2013-12-03December 16 20132013-12-16A photograph of two men in close indoor contact. On the left, a bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a white forehead mark, a gold-toned necklace and a rust-red wrap sits and extends his right arm, placing his palm on the forehead of a man on the right. The seated man has a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace visible; the standing devotee wears a white kurta-style garment with rolled sleeves and bows his head forward with his own hand raised in a receptive gesture. A silver trident-like staff stands behind them beside a gilded object, and beige panelled walls and a curtain frame the room. The appearance-based label is probable Swamiji, with the cues of long hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-toned wrap, performing blessing on a devotee.2013-12-03A seated figure in a rust-red robe with a gold-edged border, long hair tied up with long braids over the back, touches the forehead of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt with a red-and-white lanyard, both hands raised in a blessing-type gesture. Behind them are gold-coloured ceremonial items and a plain beige wall. A woman with dark hair is partly visible at the right edge. a person cues: long braided hair, saffron-red robe with gold border, seated on a gold throne-like seat, giving darshan to a devotee.2013-12-10January 19 20142014-01-19