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A photograph in an indoor hall with a tiled ceiling. A man in a rust-brown turban with a gold-and-jewelled ornament and a brown saffron-toned garment with a gold-threaded border and long beaded necklaces places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows his head forward. The robed figure holds a small white card in his left hand and wears a red bindi, gold bangles and an armband. Behind them, a line of people in white and pastel clothing waits, and a gold throne-like seat with a red backdrop stands at the far end of the hall. a person cues: the turban, distinctive jewelled headpiece, beaded necklaces and saffron-toned robe are visible on the person giving the blessing.

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A man in a rust-brown and gold turban with a jewelled ornament and a gold-embroidered brown shawl over bare shoulders extends his right hand in blessing over the bowed head of a devotee in a blue checked shirt. Many other men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar behind them, and a few women in white and red attend at the right. Gold-brown ornamental arm bands and a long beaded necklace adorn the central figure, who smiles as he blesses. Behind the group, a hall with ceiling lights and a golden deity murti or throne decoration stands at the back of a stage with maroon drapes. a person: the central figure wears a rust-brown turban and gold-embroidered shawl with ornate jewelled and beaded adornments, while ceremonial blessing with an extended hand over a devotee's head is shown.2013-11-09A man in a rust-brown turban with a jewelled ornament and a red bindi stands in a hall, dressed in a brown-gold shawl, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, and gold bangles. He rests his hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt and holds a folded paper in his other hand. Behind them, a man in white shirt and a young boy in yellow shirt watch, a woman in a red blouse holds a baby, and a person with a white dhoti and tilak stands at right beside a golden shrine decoration. Ceiling lights and red drapes frame the room. This appears to be a blessing or initiation moment with a personal touch on the head.2013-11-09A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and blue-striped shirt with raised, folded hands in an indoor hall with a maroon curtain and ceiling lights. A figure in a rust-orange and gold turban, gold-bordered rust-orange wrap, multi-strand rudraksha-style beaded necklace and bead bracelets extends an arm to touch the devotee's head in blessing. The figure has long swept hair and a gold earring. Behind them, a man with a white forehead marking and a second devotee with hands folded stand near, and an ornate gold-and-green decorated altar with deity murti figures appears at the right. Appearance-based candidate: a person, shown as the blessing figure in the rust-orange and gold wrap with rudraksha beads and gold ornaments.2013-11-09July 07 20132013-07-07November 05 20132013-11-05November 04 20132013-11-04A photograph of an indoor hall with a light-coloured tiled ceiling, ceiling fans and red curtains. A man in a saffron-orange turban, orange-and-gold robe and a long rudraksha mala stands smiling, his right palm raised over the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with hands joined in namaste. Behind them, devotees in white clothes and folded hands wait in a line behind metal stanchions, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at the right. Probable Swamiji (the man in the saffron turban with rudraksha mala and gold-edged robe, presiding over the blessing) is present in person. A cameraman's lens is visible at the right edge. About ten people are visible.2013-09-19November 07 20132013-11-07A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall with cream walls and red curtains. A bare-chested figure in rust-brown wrap and a brown turban with gold trim, wearing a rudraksha mala, presses his hand to the forehead of a young man in a white shirt whose palms are joined in anjali. The young man keeps his eyes lowered. Behind them a second man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha beads kneels, and two men in white shirts stand in the background. The figure in rust-brown and turban shows distinctive ceremonial cues, so the appearance-based candidate is a person as the blessing giver.2013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04A photograph of a blessing ritual indoors. A figure in a saffron-orange turban with a gold ornament, a heavy gold necklace and bangles, and a maroon and gold sari-style garment places a hand on the head of a young man in a white t-shirt whose palms are pressed together. a person: the central figure wears a saffron turban, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a folded paper, which marks a ceremonial role. Around them stand devotees in white and red clothing with hands folded in prayer, and on the right a person in orange with white sacred markings on the arm. A tray with offerings and a microphone sit in the foreground.2011-12-03November 09 20132013-11-09