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A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, bare-shouldered orange-gold garment and gold bangles places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with an orange shawl. The seated figure holds folded white papers in the other hand. Behind them stands a golden ornate throne with gold-framed carvings, and a golden deity murti or altar draped in layered garlands and gold necklaces with red and purple cloth. A woman in white with an orange lanyard and a white cup stands at right, and another person in white is at the far right edge. The setting suggests a ritual blessing in a temple hall.

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A seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange draped robe, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, presses a hand to the forehead of a man in white kurta with an orange shawl. The seated figure holds a small white card in the other hand. Behind them stands a golden deity murti draped in red and multicoloured cloth, with gold garlands. A woman in white with an orange lanyard stands at right. The scene appears to be a blessing at a temple. a person: the seated turbaned figure in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha mala and gold ornaments matches the page's description of the event.2015-10-24A seated person in an orange-red turban and orange-gold robe, wearing a rudraksha mala, places a hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed man in a white t-shirt and orange shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them is an ornate gold throne against a red draped backdrop, and a photographer with a camera stands at right. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment.2015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in a deep red-brown turban and matching saffron-toned robes with a gold-edged yellow cloth, wearing a thick gold-bead necklace, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala. The turbaned figure sits on a golden ornate throne. Behind them, a woman in a red-and-gold sari with a rudraksha-style mala and an older woman in white and orange stand near draped red and golden fabric and garlanded deity murti. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment.2015-10-24October 24 20152015-10-24October 24 20152015-10-24A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange garment, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, seated on an ornate gold throne with plush red cushioning. He leans toward a young man in a white t-shirt with an orange shawl printed with script, who bows with palms pressed together while the seated man reaches out to touch his forehead, a blessing gesture. Behind them a cameraman in white clothing photographs the scene against red drapery, with other people in white and red attire partly visible at the right edge.2015-10-25A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange and gold wrap, wearing a long brown beaded mala necklace and an armlet, reaches out to touch the forehead of a kneeling man with short dark hair. The kneeling man wears a white shirt and an orange scarf printed with script, and his hands are pressed together in anjali. Behind them is a deep red drape and a gold ornate throne back. The gesture resembles a blessing or darshan. a person appears to be the seated figure, identified by the turban, distinctive mala and ornate gold throne cues.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25October 24 20152015-10-24October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, bare-shouldered in a gold-and-maroon garment with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, placing a hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl and vibhuti marks. Behind them stand ornate gold and jewelled deity murti decorated with garlands, and another person in white and orange. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, bare shoulders with a golden-yellow wrap, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, consistent with the page's reference to the event.2015-10-24A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A person in a rust-red turban, rudraksha beads and a gold-edged saffron-orange shawl stands at left with a bare arm extended, palm pressed to the forehead of a young man with short brown hair and a beard. The young man wears a white t-shirt, a saffron shawl and beaded necklaces, and has his hands raised in reverent anjali. Behind them stands a large gold-decorated deity murti draped in garlands and a purple and gold cloth, with a red curtain backdrop. Women in saffron and orange shawls watch from the right, and a gold throne-like seat is visible at left.2015-10-24