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A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta and glasses who bows forward. The seated figure wears rudraksha malas, gold bangles and an orange shawl, and holds a small printed booklet showing a portrait. Behind them are gold ornate decorations and an orange cloth. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the candidate a person in orange saffron robes, turban and rudraksha malas, but the page does not confirm his presence, so identity is uncertain.

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A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange turban with a gold-trimmed edge touches the forehead of a man in a white kurta and white dhoti-style clothing who kneels before him. The seated figure wears long rudraksha-style beaded malas, gold bangles on the upper arm and wrist, and a red tilak, and smiles while holding an open printed booklet with a photograph on its cover. Behind them, a gilded golden throne or altar backdrop and an orange cloth are visible. The kneeling man wears glasses and red and gold wrist threads. This appears to be a padapuja-style blessing with personal touch.2011-12-10A seated person in orange saffron robes and a matching orange turban with a silver ornament on the forehead smiles while reading a small white paper, seated on a red cushioned throne with gold-embossed carved panels behind. A rudraksha mala hangs over the orange garment. A man in a white short-sleeved shirt and gold wristwatch stands at left with his arms raised, apparently blessing or addressing the seated figure. The setting appears to be a temple-like hall with ornate gold decoration. Appearance-based label: a person seated on the throne, distinguished by the orange turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala; the standing man in white is a devotee.2011-10-10October 22 20112011-10-22A seated devotee in a white kurta, holding a red fruit in cupped hands, smiles as a figure in orange robes and an orange turban rests a hand on his head. The orange-clad figure wears layered gold necklaces, gold bangles and an orange shawl, seated on a gold-carved throne before a large orange and yellow backdrop with brass lamps. A basket of red fruit sits at lower left and a man in white stands at the left edge holding a paper.2011-11-26October 29 20112011-10-29A photograph of a smiling person in an orange saffron turban and orange-saffron shawl with ornate gold jewelry and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, placing a hand on the head of a young boy in a grey shirt during a blessing. Beside them, a woman and girl stand with palms pressed together in namaste, and a woman in a light top at left also joins her hands. A man in white with shaved head holds a tray of offerings at right. The setting is an indoor hall with warm lighting and framed artwork on the back wall.2011-09-24A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown dhoti-style wrap with a rudraksha mala and gold pendant necklace, smiling broadly while holding a silver trident in one hand and a sheet of white paper in the other. His forehead bears white tripundra ash with a red kumkum dot. His right hand rests on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white polo shirt with navy trim, who wears an orange cloth around his neck. Behind them a seated figure in orange robes sits before gold-and-red throne furnishings, a gold deity murti is visible, and a red cushion sits on the floor. A person in a pink garment appears at the left edge. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment in a temple-like setting.2012-10-08November 26 20112011-11-26October 10 20112011-10-10Photograph of a blessing line in a temple hall. A person in an orange turban, orange shawl and saffron robe with rudraksha malas and gold bangles, smiling, presses a hand to the forehead of a bald elderly man in a white shirt. Beside them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands with a rudraksha mala, and another man in white clothes stands at left. A devotee holds a tray of offerings with incense sticks at lower right. Behind them is a colourful temple backdrop with painted deity figures and a red and gold shrine. The blessing is shown by a physical touch on the forehead, with other devotees visible at the edges.2011-12-10A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in orange saffron robes wearing a long ornate gold necklace with large gold beads and a red tilak on his forehead places his palm on the head of a younger man in a white shirt, who stands with his eyes closed and hands raised. The seated figure in orange holds a small white paper in his other hand. Behind them, a garlanded altar displays yellow and orange flower garlands and a golden decorated backdrop.2011-12-17A smiling man in an orange turban and orange saffron robe, with a red bindi, layered gold bead necklaces and gold armlets, stands in a hallway lined with onlookers. He holds a small object in his hands and gives it to a woman in an orange sari who bows forward with her palms together. Behind them a woman in white and a woman in a yellow and white sari clap and smile, and a man in a white dhoti with a white forehead marking stands nearby. The setting is a bright indoor venue with cream walls and a dark screen.2011-12-17