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A close photograph of a man with short dark hair tilting his head back while another person's hand, in a white sleeve, presses fingers to his forehead, apparently applying a blessing mark. Blurred golden lamp stands and a golden ornate structure stand behind them. The foreground man wears white clothing visible at the shoulder.

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November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a curly-haired man in a white garment seen from behind and in profile, his face turned away from the camera. A hand reaches in from the left, its fingers held together and pressed near his forehead, as if applying a mark. Blurred golden lamps with flames and a golden ceremonial object stand in the background, along with warm orange and white shapes. One physical person is visible.2010-11-14Close side profile photograph of a short-haired man with a trimmed moustache and stubble, wearing a white shirt, eyes closed, receiving a touch to the forehead from a hand reaching in from the left, fingers pointed toward his brow. A brass oil lamp with a bright flame sits blurred in the background beside gold ritual items and colourful flower garlands. Another person's face is partly visible at the lower right edge. The setting suggests a ritual blessing or puja at a satsang.2010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14Close profile photo of a short-haired man with a clean-shaven and stubbled face tilting his head back while another person's hand, with a gold bangle on the wrist, presses two fingers to his forehead between the eyebrows. The setting is a blurred temple or satsang interior with warm golden lights and colourful flowers in the background. Partly visible at the right edge, a second person looks on. The recipient appears to be receiving a forehead blessing or touch, consistent with a darshan moment.2010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14Close side-profile photograph of a man with short black hair and a moustache, head tilted back, eyes closed, receiving a blessing as an outstretched hand presses on his forehead from the left. He wears a white shirt. Blurred gold-toned ritual objects and a warm background sit behind him. At the right edge, an older man in a dark jacket looks on. The hand belongs to an unseen officiant.2010-11-14A close photograph of a short-haired man in a white shirt seen from the side, with his eyes lowered, while another person's hands make a gesture with fingers pressed near his forehead. Blurred golden ritual lamps and a golden stand stand in the background, with white and purple cloth visible. The setting appears to be a satsang hall with ceremonial brass objects. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a grey-haired man in profile, eyes closed, with his head tilted back as another person's hand, sleeve visible at left, presses or marks a line on his forehead. Behind him, out of focus, are gold and orange ornamental decorations and a deity murti with a gilded frame and floral garlands. The setting suggests a ritual tilak or vibhuti application during a puja.2010-11-14