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Night outdoor photo of a seated figure in an orange-saffron cloth with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace and a white tilak on the forehead, his hair swept back, reaching out to place his hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt who holds a small white cloth and a yellow card. Beside him a woman in a white top and orange beaded shawl stands at right, and a woman in a pink saree with a white shawl stands behind. A blue cloth backdrop hangs behind them, a golden ornate object sits in the foreground, and a fan and camera equipment are visible in the background.

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August 31 20152015-08-31A seated man in saffron-red robes, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, a white and orange flower garland and a dark rudraksha mala with gold-toned beads, sits on a red zebra-patterned cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne backrest. He rests his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt who kneels before him holding a folded paper. A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark sits to the right. Behind them are red wooden latticed screens and a wall-mounted fan. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan. The seated man is an appearance-based a person, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha beads and ceremonial gold-toned adornments.2014-09-21April 27 20142014-04-27July 24 20142014-07-24A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-brown shawl and a necklace of large yellow beads places his right palm on the head of a young boy in a white embroidered kurta with his hands folded and eyes lowered. Behind them a woman in a red blouse and blue-patterned sari, wearing gold bangles, stands near red curtains, while other people in a crowd watch. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with dark panelled walls.2012-07-22A seated person in a rust-red and gold-bordered garment with a leopard-print cloth at the waist places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a blue lanyard and glasses. The seated figure wears layered garlands of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers, rudraksha-style beaded bangles and a bead necklace, and a white vibhuti mark on the forehead. Behind them, a woman in a white dress with a rudraksha mala stands near a gold horse figure draped in purple cloth and flower garlands, while onlookers in orange and white saris and a small child watch. The setting appears to be a blessing or darshan moment in an indoor hall.2014-04-13A seated figure in a red-maroon robe with a gold waistband and white floral garlands with rudraksha mala beads blesses a young man in a white shirt by placing a hand on his head, while holding a folded white paper in the other hand. Behind them stands a gold ornate throne with red tiger-striped upholstery, and a woman in white is partly visible at right. The setting is an indoor hall with wooden panels and an air conditioner. The seated figure wears a white tilak on the forehead and has long hair tied back, with distinctive rudraksha malas and garlands; the appearance is consistent with a person giving darshan, though this is uncertain from appearance alone.2014-09-21Photo of a seated ritual blessing indoors. A long-haired man in an orange-brown saffron robe with a rudraksha mala extends his right arm and lays his hand on the head of a younger man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl, who bows his head. The elder holds a folded white cloth in his other hand. Behind them stands a red velvet seat, a golden ornate vessel and red and white flowers. Several people in orange and white clothing stand in the background, including a woman in white.2012-12-28Night photograph of a crowd at an outdoor event lit by overhead floodlights, with strings of small orange flags above. In the foreground a figure in an orange turban, orange garment and a long garland of white flowers and yellow beads sits on a raised yellow-cushioned seat, one hand raised in greeting while others reach toward him. Devotees in white shirts and white clothes, some wearing dark beaded necklaces, press close; a woman in white holds an infant wrapped in pink, and a man in a white shirt gestures toward the child. Pineapples sit on a red-and-white tray at the bottom edge. Behind them rows of seated people in white and colourful clothing fill the grounds, with blue chairs visible.2010-02-18A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robes with a gold-embellished border sits on an ornate gold throne, wearing layered beaded necklaces and a large gold pendant. He reaches forward with his right hand, smiling, to accept a small object from a kneeling man in a white shirt who leans in with cupped hands. Beside the throne a bald man with vertical orange tilak on his forehead, wearing glasses and orange robes with a gold necklace, sits attentively. Behind them stand gold lamps, a gold pillar and a red backdrop; a person in white with a red-beaded mala is partly visible at the right edge.2015-08-07 +1 copiesA nighttime photograph of a ritual blessing at an outdoor setting beside a blue and red tarpaulin. A person in an orange and gold garment, with a long beaded orange necklace, bangles, gold earrings and a white tilak on the forehead, extends a hand with a gold ring to touch the forehead of a young boy with a shaved head and a white tilak, who wears a grey sleeveless top and red thread necklace. A woman in a white blouse with an orange beaded necklace and a bun stands at right, and other people in white and cream garments, some holding cloth, are seen behind. A videographer with a camera is visible at upper left. A small circular logo appears at top left and a partial copyright line is visible at lower right. This appears to show a blessing or darshan moment. a person appearance is uncertain from this image.2015-08-31December 28 20122012-12-28