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A photograph of a ritual blessing indoors. A man in a white shirt and striped grey waistcoat bows his head forward while a robed figure in saffron-orange garments and a white cap extends a raised right hand toward him, a gesture of blessing. The blessing figure wears a long gold beaded necklace and holds a silver bowl and a small red object in the other hand. A gilded golden ornament sits in the lower foreground, and behind them a painted wall panel, green garland and red draped fabric are visible. A second robed person in orange is partly visible in the background.

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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and ornate gold necklaces, wearing a white head covering, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a man standing before him. The seated figure holds a red apple and a small brass vessel. The standing man wears a white shirt and a striped grey waistcoat. Behind them, another person in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside a man in a dark waistcoat with a name badge. A gold-coloured ceremonial object and a patterned cushion sit on the platform. A framed painting of fruit hangs on the wall at upper left. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of saffron clothing, gold necklaces and white headwear, so the identification is probable.2012-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a white cap, a rudraksha-style red bindi, and layered gold necklaces, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a man bowing before him. The seated figure holds a small silver bowl in his left hand. Behind him is a gold-ornamented seat and a red canopy with tassels. The bowing man wears a white shirt and a striped grey vest, with a wristband. Another person in white stands at the right edge in an orange shawl, and a painted panel of fruit and figures hangs on the left wall. Several people are partly visible in the scene, including a figure in orange seated behind.2012-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-beaded necklace with a rudraksha-style mala, wearing a white turban-like cap and white tassels, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and grey striped vest with glasses. Ornate gold-trimmed red and orange fabrics hang behind, with a gold vessel beside him. Standing attendants and a large framed painting of fruit stand in the background, and the image carries a copyright overlay. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a turban and a gold mala, giving a blessing to the devotee.2012-12-24A seated figure in an orange-brown robe and a white cap with a red bindi sits on an ornate red and gold throne beneath a red canopy with tassels. He wears layered gold bead necklaces and holds a red apple in one hand while extending his other hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and striped grey waistcoat who bows before him. Gold-carved armrests and a gilded throne frame the scene, with greenery and a soft spotlight in the background.2012-12-24A photograph of a seated saffron-clad figure in a white head covering, wearing a heavy gold necklace and orange robes, smiling broadly as he touches the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and striped grey waistcoat who bows before him. The seated figure holds a small red object in one hand and a silver tray rests nearby. A woman in white with an orange shawl stands at right, and a man in a dark waistcoat with a yellow badge watches at left. Behind them are a large red and gold umbrella with tassels and a painted wall panel with decorative artwork. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment. Four people are visible.2012-12-24December 24 20122012-12-24December 24 20122012-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe on a gold and red throne, wearing a white turban, a long gold bead necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with long swept-back hair. He smiles with eyes closed while placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and striped grey vest and glasses. A woman in orange stands at right holding a silver bowl with red fruit, and the figure holds a red fruit in his other hand. A framed painting of fruit and kites hangs behind, and a gold-trimmed red draped backdrop frames the throne. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment.2012-12-24December 24 20122012-12-24December 24 20122012-12-24December 24 20122012-12-24A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown robe and white cap, with a gold-coloured garland of beads around his neck, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a grey striped vest over a white shirt. Beside them a woman in a white top with an orange-red shawl holds a silver bowl with red fruit. Behind them hang an ornate red canopy with tassels and a painted panel of figures. A small figure in a red Santa hat appears at the bottom edge. Pale green garland decorates the lower wall.2012-12-24