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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a tented hall with white and pink fabric overhead. A figure in an orange-red turban, bare-shouldered with ornate ornaments, red and white flower garlands and gold bangles, sits on a red-cushioned seat with a gold-decorated frame behind, leaning forward to tie or adjust a red-and-gold cord on the neck of a woman in a white patterned blouse and striped sari who bows her head. Beside her a woman in a cream sari with a green border holds her shoulder and assists. A man in a white kurta with a dark bead necklace stands behind, and more people are visible at the back of the tent. a person with a red-orange turban, swept-back hair and garland is the seated figure performing the blessing, and a red-and-gold ritual cord is being placed on the devotee.

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Inside a white canopy tent with red carpet, a figure in orange saffron robes, a red-orange turban, long dark hair, a gold ornate necklace and a multicoloured flower garland sits on a red-upholstered bench in front of a gilded throne with tiger-print cushions. Before him, a woman in a peach-coloured silk sari with a brown shawl kneels and bows her head, holding an orange cloth, while he extends a hand toward her and a red-tinted tray of apples sits beside him. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a dark shawl, several men in white kurtas and a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stand watching, and a bald man in white with a gold-bordered cloth sits in the lower left foreground.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph inside a festive tent with a red carpet. A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-red robe, wearing a multicolour flower garland and gold necklaces, sits on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate golden throne-like structure and raises a hand in blessing. Attendants in white and orange stand nearby. A man in white kurta kneels before the seated figure, hands joined, receiving a red apple. A man in white stands at the back, and a woman in a cream sari with a shawl stands beside a man in an orange kurta with a rudraksha mala. An attendant in white dhoti holds a silver tray of red apples at left. Visible people number about six.2015-01-13A photograph inside a white tented hall with red carpet and a gilded ornate throne with carved golden arch. A woman in a rust-orange sari with a long saffron shawl and a flower garland sits near the throne extending her hand to bless a seated man in a white shirt. A woman in a cream sari with head covered kneels before the man with hands joined, and a second man in white shirt, a girl in orange-red dress with a name badge, and a woman in a grey-green sari stand behind. A monk in orange robes and rudraksha mala is at the throne, a man in grey vest and white dhoti stands at right, and a red cushioned seat and garlands complete the setting, with the blessing and darshan atmosphere evident. Approximately ten people are visible.2015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a white tent with red carpet. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe, floral garlands and a gold chain receives the hands of a kneeling woman in a cream-coloured sari with an orange shawl. Behind them, a standing man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a woman in white and orange garments look on. Other white-clad men and a younger man in a white shirt stand nearby. A gilded ornate throne and a golden seat with fruit offerings are visible at left. Four people are visible in the foreground, with others in the background. a person: the seated figure in the orange turban, garlands and gold chain is a probable candidate for a person, receiving the devotee's respect.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13