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A photograph taken at night of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron and yellow shawl, and a red and teal garland of beads, resting one hand on the head of a bowing devotee in a white shirt and white head cloth. The devotee's forehead is marked with white ash, and he wears a rudraksha-style mala. Behind them an elderly man in white with white forehead markings looks on, and a large gold-coloured deity murti or ornate gold piece stands in the background beside a red-upholstered throne. Other devotees in white and saffron stand in the dim background. a person is the seated figure with turban, saffron shawl, and ornate garland; the depicted act is a blessing or darshan given by him to a devotee.

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A seated figure in an orange-red turban, red and blue coral-style beaded necklace, gold earrings and a saffron-and-yellow shawl over bare shoulders blesses a devotee by placing a hand on his head. The devotee, wearing a white-banded head covering and a striped light shirt, bends forward with palms joined in reverence. Behind them are other people in saffron and white, and a golden deity murti with a red cushioned seat in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in the turban, beaded necklace and saffron shawl is receiving darshan as the blessing giver, appearing to be a sannyasi-style spiritual leader.2015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban, red and turquoise beaded necklace, and saffron-and-yellow striped shawl, with a bare chest and gold earrings, extending his right hand to place it on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a white cloth tied over his eyes. The man bows with his palms joined. Behind them stand several people in saffron robes and rudraksha malas, one holding a small brass ritual object, and a golden deity murti sits beside the seated figure. A golden throne-like backdrop and red cushioned seat complete the scene. Appearance suggests a probable Swamiji (probable) giving a blessing to a devotee at night, with the visible cues being the turban, ornate beaded necklace and saffron shawl.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in a deep red turban and saffron-orange wrap, adorned with a thick red flower garland with teal beads and a gold necklace, placing a hand on the bowed head of a devotee. The devotee wears white clothes, a white headband, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and is bowing with hands pressed together. The seated figure is barefoot on a red cushion with an ornate gold throne behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair under a turban, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala-style ornate garland and gold necklace, and is receiving the bowing devotee. Dim crowd visible in the background.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in a red turban, red and turquoise beaded garlands, a gold chain and an orange-and-yellow shawl raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing man in white clothes with a white headband and white ash marks, who presses his palms together in greeting. A lanyard badge hangs from the standing man's waist. Behind them, other devotees in white and orange stand near a golden deity murti and a red-draped seat in a night-time setting.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban, bare-shouldered orange and gold shawl, and a long red and turquoise beaded garland with gold ornaments, receiving a bowed devotee. The devotee wears a white silk kurta, white head cloth and an orange-beaded necklace, bending forward with hands joined while the seated figure lays a hand on his head. Behind them stands a golden deity murti, with another person in white in the background. Two people are visible in the foreground group with additional figures partly behind. The seated figure is presented in a role of blessing; appearance cues include the turban, shawl and ornate garlands, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in person.2015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, red and blue beaded garlands, orange-and-gold shawl and gold earring, touching the forehead of an elderly man in white clothes with a white head bandage and a red-beaded rudraksha-style mala. The seated figure's upper body is bare beneath the shawl. Behind them, a gold deity murti and red cushions are visible. A second man in white with an orange-brown sash stands beside the elderly man, supporting his arm.2015-08-09