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Night-time photo of a seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange-saffron garments and a thick red coral-bead garland with blue beads, placing a hand on the head of a bald man in white ritual dress with a white head cloth and orange-red rudraksha garland, who bows with palms joined. A man on the left in white dhoti with gold border, sacred ash marks and red-bead mala watches and steadies him. Gold ritual objects and seated devotees in orange are behind. a person seated at right, identified by the turban, swept appearance and coral garland; the blessing gesture suggests a darshan or blessing moment.

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Night-time ritual scene in a temple-like hall. On the right, a figure in an orange-red turban, red and turquoise coral garlands, a gold necklace and an orange-and-gold shawl sits and raises a hand in blessing over the bowed head of a young man in white. The young man wears white clothing, a white head cloth and an orange-beaded mala, with palms pressed together in anjali. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a gold border and an orange mala stands with hands folded. Behind them, other people in white and orange-brown clothing and a gold kalasha-like object are visible.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Night-time ceremony in which a seated figure in an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala with turquoise accents, gold bangles and an orange-and-gold shawl places a hand on the head of a kneeling young man in white dhoti and shawl, whose eyes are covered by a white cloth. A man in white dhoti with an orange-brown beaded necklace steadies the young man by the shoulder. Other devotees in white and orange stand behind, and a gold deity murti and decorated cloth appear in the background.2015-08-09Outdoor evening scene at night with a man in a white kurta and white headband, hands pressed together in namaste, eyes lowered, receiving a blessing as an orange-robed figure in a saffron turban places a hand on his forehead. The blessing figure wears a red-orange turban and draped orange-and-gold shawl, a heavy red and blue floral garland, gold earrings and gold bangles, with a bare shoulder visible; the figure's appearance is consistent with a person cues of distinctive ornate clothing and garlands, seated on a red cushioned seat. To the left a priest in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands with a hand extended. Behind, devotees in orange and white clothing watch, and a golden ritual object sits beside the seat.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A devotee in a white shirt and black trousers bows forward with hands folded in namaste, a white cloth tied around his head, as a figure in a rust-red turban and orange-and-yellow shawl places a hand on his forehead in blessing. The blessing figure wears a long red and blue beaded garland and gold bangles and earrings, and sits on a red cushioned seat at night. A young man in white with a rudraksha-style red cord stands at left, and several other white-clad people and a golden-robed attendant are visible in the dim background near a striped backdrop. The appearance-based candidate in the blessing role fits the a person cues of turban, saffron-orange ornate shawl and beaded garland, but the identity is uncertain.2015-08-09A night-time photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A seated man in a red turban, red and blue coral-style beaded garland, rudraksha-style red beads, ornate gold necklace, gold bangles and saffron-orange shawl touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white dhoti and shirt with a white cloth blindfold and folded hands. Behind them, another man with white tilak marks and a saffron shawl stands, and a gilded deity murti or ritual figure rests among saffron-clad attendants, with a gold-framed throne at right.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph taken at night showing a bare-chested man with a white cloth tied over his eyes, hands pressed together in namaskar, bowing his head. A figure on the right in an orange turban, saffron-and-gold garment and a red and blue beaded garland places a hand on his head in blessing. A second man in white dhoti with orange shawl and rudraksha-type mala stands at left, supporting the kneeling devotee's arm. Behind them a woman in white sari, others in orange and white robes, and a draped orange-and-gold structure. The right figure shows distinctive saffron turban, ornate gold earring and garland cues, but the face and presentation are not clearly sufficient for a confident identification.2015-08-09