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A night-time blessing scene in a temple hall. On the right, a figure in an orange-red turban, a red and blue bead garland, rudraksha-style red beads, gold earrings and an orange-and-yellow shawl sits on a red-draped seat, raising one hand toward the forehead of a man. The man in a white shirt, red-green bordered dhoti and a white cloth band across his eyes stands with a rudraksha-bead mala and bowed head, while an attendant in white dhoti, red beaded garland and gold border holds his hand and guides him. A golden deity murti sits on the altar behind, with other devotees in saffron and white visible in the background.

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August 09 20152015-08-09Night-time photo of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, red and blue beaded garland and gold ornaments, wearing an orange-and-gold shawl, placing a hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt with a white headband over his eyes and a rudraksha mala. Behind them a bald man in saffron-and-gold dhoti stands with a beaded mala and white tilak. Red cushioned seat and onlookers in the background.2015-08-09A man in a white polo shirt with a white head bandage and a rudraksha mala stands bowed while a robed figure in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron shawl places a hand on his forehead in blessing. The turbaned figure wears a thick red and blue-beaded garland, gold bracelets and gold earrings, and is bare-chested above the shawl. Behind them, attendants in white shirts with ID badges and a seated woman in red stand near a golden deity murti in a dim, open-air setting. a person: the turbaned figure in orange-red turban, saffron shawl, red beaded garland and gold jewellery fits the presentation cues, but the face is not used for identification.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Night-time photo of a man in a white polo shirt and khaki trousers, with a white cloth tied over his eyes and an event badge on his chest, bowing his head forward. A figure in an orange-red turban, gold earring, red and blue flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and a saffron-gold shawl stands bare-chested at right, raising one hand to touch the man's forehead in a blessing. Behind them, a second man in red-and-gold robes and a rudraksha mala stands near a golden deity murti on a red-draped table, with other people in white and saffron clothing in the background. Swamiji (probable): the turbaned figure wears an orange turban, a red flower garland, a saffron shawl and ceremonial gold ornaments, consistent with a Nithyananda event blessing.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph taken at night of a figure in a red-orange turban and orange-gold shawl, wearing a multi-strand red coral and blue bead mala and gold earrings, reaching out to touch the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt with a white headband tied over his eyes. The man stands with his palms pressed to his chest in devotion. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds his hands in anjali mudra, and a golden deity murti is partly visible at right.2015-08-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, red and blue beaded garland and gold ornaments places his right hand on the head of a kneeling young man in a white shirt with a white headcloth. The kneeling man bows with palms joined. Beside them a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds the kneeling man's arm. Orange-and-gold shawl and red beads mark the seated figure, who sits on a red cushion at a temple-like setting with other devotees behind.2015-08-09A night-time outdoor gathering in which a bare-shouldered person in an orange-red turban and saffron-and-gold wrap, with layered red, pink and turquoise beaded garlands and gold bangles, places a hand on the forehead of an elderly man in a white shirt and white cloth blindfold. The elderly man has his palms pressed together before his face. A bald man in white with rudraksha garlands stands at left, and a woman in orange and gold stands behind, beside a gold deity murti or ornament. Devotees and onlookers fill the background, and a red-cushioned seat and gold draped backdrop are visible at right.2015-08-09Night-time photo of a devotional initiation or blessing. A young man in white kurta with a white headband tied over his eyes and an orange marigold garland stands with hands clasped. On the right, a seated person in a red-orange turban and orange-gold shawl, wearing a red and turquoise beaded garland and gold earrings, raises one hand to touch the young man's forehead. On the left, an attendant in maroon and gold-bordered dhoti with a rudraksha mala points toward the young man, with white tripundra marks on his forehead. Behind them are seated devotees, a golden ritual vessel, and a gold-toned metal object.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09