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A photograph of a long-haired man in a rust-red wrap with a heavy gold rudraksha-style mala and white forehead marking places his right hand on the crown of a shaved-headed person in red and white robes with a red scarf. The recipient, with a white tilak and small earrings, raises a hand toward the blessing. Behind them stands a silver staff or ceremonial rod and a golden ornate object against deep red drapery. A paper is held in the blessing figure's left hand. Possibly a blessing or initiation moment; the long-haired figure has distinctive adornments and a rudraksha mala, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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A photograph of a man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, bare shoulders in a rust-red wrap and a heavy gold-beaded necklace, placing his right palm on the shaved head of a younger person in a white and orange-red garment with a white tilak, who wears a small hoop earring and a rudraksha bracelet. A silver staff and a gold-toned vessel stand behind them against deep red drapery. A probable Swamiji candidate in the foreground is shown blessing a disciple; the figure bears a tilak, long hair, and gold necklaces.2014-07-21A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red saffron shawl and gold ornate necklace placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a crown-like tied knot, and wears a gold necklace with a pendant, with a gold lion-head ornament and a silver ceremonial staff beside him. The kneeling devotee, bare-chested with a white dhoti, wears a thick rudraksha mala of orange-red beads and a silver bangle, with his palms pressed together. Red drapes and gold curtains form the backdrop. a person is shown as the seated figure, giving blessing to the kneeling devotee in a ritual setting.2014-07-14A photo of a seated man in a rust-red shawl with a large rudraksha mala and tied-back dark hair extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a woman with long curly brown hair, who has her left palm raised in front of her face. The woman wears a white top with a red-and-white shawl and a lavender hair tie. Behind them are golden ornaments, a silver-and-gold staff with a ratna-style top, a red carpet and a cooling fan, with a bald-headed man in the lower right corner. The scene suggests darshan with blessing. a person appears in the seated role with a rudraksha mala, rust-red shawl and tied-back hair.2014-09-14A seated man in an orange-red robe, wearing a pink flower garland and rudraksha beads, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling woman in a white and pink sari with an orange shawl and an orange thread on her wrist. A silver trident stands behind them and a gold kalasha-like vessel sits at the left edge. The woman holds up her left hand palm outward while receiving blessing. The setting is an indoor hall with a framed textile artwork on the wall. Whether the seated man is a person cannot be established from appearance alone; he is shown with shaved-looking dark hair in a bun, orange robe and rudraksha, which is insufficient for a firm identification.2014-05-10A photograph of a ceremonial moment indoors before deep red drapes. A man with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, a red sleeveless garment and layered gold-toned garlands sits on a golden-brown throne, smiling, arms extended toward a second man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The second man, facing left, raises both hands toward the seated figure's head and a silver-toned ceremonial staff topped with a round silver finial stands beside the throne. A peacock-feather fan is visible at the left edge.2014-07-21A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a long gold-bead necklace and a rust-red saffron wrap sits on a throne-like seat with a peacock-feather fan beside him. He smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white dhoti and red-patterned shawl. The devotee bows with his head lowered and his hands together, and the man holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind them stands a large gold-plated ornate object and a silver staff, against deep red drapes. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment.2014-07-21A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair tied back, wearing an orange-red dhoti and a long gold-bead necklace, smiling as he raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a younger shaven-headed devotee in white cloth with an orange scarf, rudraksha bracelets and a small hoop earring. A gold lion-form armrest and a tall silver staff with a serpent-coiled shaft stand beside the seated figure, with red drapery behind. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, ornate gold beads and orange-red robes, and is being honoured on a gilded throne, so he is labelled as the probable candidate with appearance uncertain.2014-07-24Photograph of a seated figure with a white vertical forehead mark and dark hair in a bun, wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders, a rudraksha mala and gold chain, bending forward with palms raised toward a standing man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a lanyard badge, who raises his arm in greeting; the two smile. Behind them hangs a red drape, a red tray holds small offerings, and a gold ornate chair back appears at right.2012-09-08A seated priest in a rust-brown and gold-bordered dhoti-style cloth with white vibhuti marks on his forehead and orange-red beaded necklaces places his right hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed man in an orange-red robe and rudraksha mala, who has white tilak marks and an earring. Behind them a seated woman in a maroon robe and dark beads watches, and two people in cream and white stand in a room with red curtains. The scene resembles a forehead blessing or initiation during a ritual.2013-11-05A photograph of an indoor ritual setting in which a man with long dark hair tied in a bun and a white forehead mark, wearing an orange-gold shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, lays his right hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed young man in an orange robe with beaded malas and a small earring. The recipient has eyes closed and a palm raised in a gesture of reception. Behind them, a seated woman in orange and a second seated woman in a cream sari with a pale fan and red curtains are present, and a gold-coloured object is in the lower left foreground. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment in an ashram hall. Probable Swamiji wearing the orange-gold shawl, long swept-back hair and ornate necklace is placing his hand in blessing; the image is consistent with a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam satsang event.2013-11-05July 21 20142014-07-21A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple-style hall with red and orange wooden latticed screens. A man in a rust-red saffron wrap, a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and a white tilak on his forehead, sits and extends his right hand onto the head of a woman with long curly brown hair who wears a white top and a lavender bangle, her palm raised. Behind them stands a silver trident and a gold ornate peetha-like object. a person (saffron wrap, rudraksha mala and a ritual blessing role); presence in the scene is appearance-based and uncertain, so a person is unsure. Two physical people are visible.2014-09-13