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A photograph of a tented hall with a striped white ceiling canopy and hanging decorative pillars painted in red, yellow, blue and white with orange fringe. In the foreground, a man in a red patterned kurta bends forward with his hands joined while another man in a dark jacket and glasses leans in. A smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, holding a silver tray and placing his hand on the bowed man's head in a blessing gesture. Other men in white shirts, white dhotis and orange scarves or robes stand around, and a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothes is nearby. The orange-robed figure is a candidate for the a person label, though his appearance cues are not fully conclusive.

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A photograph inside a tented hall with striped pillars and a white ceiling canopy. A smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala and a shawl, and is blessing a man in a white shirt by placing his hand on his bald head. Beside him, a monk in orange holds a silver tray of small offerings and lamps. Men in white dhotis, a grey-haired man in black, and onlookers stand around. Several people are visible, and the scene reads as a blessing or darshan. a person: the smiling man with long swept hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala, giving a blessing.2011-01-22A photograph inside a tented hall with a draped ceiling and painted decorative pillars. A man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala and a long swept-back hairstyle, the a person, stands centre, with one hand raised toward the head of a devotee in white clothes who bends forward with hands folded. Beside him an attendant in orange holds a silver tray of offerings with a small lamp. On the left an older man in white with glasses and a mala stands with hands joined. Several other men in white and orange clothing, some with red and orange shawls, stand around the room. Ceiling fans turn overhead.2011-01-22October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated hall with a draped ceiling, colourful woven tassels and a gold-and-white backdrop. A man in a red-orange robe with a long dark wig-like hair and a beaded necklace stands centre right, smiling and placing his hand on the head of an elderly man in white clothes with a pink-and-white shawl, who bows with palms joined. Beside them, a younger man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with offerings. Other men in white and red shawls stand with folded hands in the background, and a gilded throne-like seat is visible at right. The central figure matches the presentation cues associated with a person, so this is a probable identification from appearance, with the role being a blessing recipient setting.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a hall with decorated pillars and draped fabric. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange shawl and robes places his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows with palms pressed together. The standing man in orange holds a silver tray of offerings, and an orange-robed attendant stands beside him with another tray. On the left, a bespectacled man in white with a rudraksha mala and gold bangles stands with palms joined. Other devotees in white and saffron stand behind on a striped mat. The orange-robed figure in the centre has long dark hair and is a person candidate.2011-01-21October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA ceremonial blessing line inside a decorated hall with a draped white and grey ceiling canopy and colourful striped pillars. A priest in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, a white-and-gold shawl, a gold necklace and a white tilak on his forehead presses his palm onto the head of a standing devotee, holding a small folded paper in his other hand. Beside him, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe holds a brass plate with offerings, and another white-clad attendant holds a tray of flower garlands. Men in white shirts and lungis stand in a row with hands clasped or folded, and a few more people in colourful clothes wait behind. Projection screens hang on the walls behind the group. No identifiable a person figure is clearly distinguishable from appearance alone.2011-03-05 +1 copiesPhotograph of an indoor gathering under a white fabric ceiling with colourful patterned pillar wraps. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha malas and an orange saffron robe holds a silver tray. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes holds a second silver tray. On the left, a man in a white shirt stands with palms pressed together, and a man in a red patterned kurta bows forward with hands clasped. Other people in white and orange clothing stand in the background.2011-01-22A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a decorated hall with a white canopy and colourful patterned pillars. A man in a long-haired, orange-saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a devotee in a white shirt and dhoti, who bows with palms pressed together. The blessing figure is a person by appearance, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala. Nearby, another man in saffron holds a silver tray with a golden object, and other devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand around. Ceiling fans and a white draped ceiling are visible.2010-10-10A photo inside a decorated hall with a draped white and multicoloured ceiling canopy and painted pillars. A man in a cream dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with a gold necklace and red sash stands at centre, placing his hand on the forehead of a man in white shirt and mundu who has his palms joined. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis wait in line with hands folded. On the right, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala holds a brass plate. Another man in white holds a tray of garlands and offerings. Projection screens and an audience are visible in the background. a person candidate: the central man in cream dhoti and gold necklace is an appearance-based probable candidate, though cues are limited.2011-03-05 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a decorated hall with a draped white ceiling canopy and tall pillars wrapped in coloured cloth. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border and a sacred thread stands centre, with tilak on his forehead, placing his hand on the head of a man with folded hands. Another priest in a white dhoti holds a tray. On the right, a monk in a saffron-orange robe carries a brass tray and stands beside a man in white with a gold-and-saffron shawl. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand in line on the left waiting, and more devotees in saffron and white stand behind. Screens and a backdrop hang in the background.2011-03-05