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A seated man in a rust-red draped garment, a red and gold striped turban, and long orange-red bead necklaces gestures toward a young boy in a dark navy t-shirt with a red number print, who has his palms raised together in greeting near his face and wears a red rudraksha-style mala and a visitor badge. The seated figure sits on a gold-trimmed throne-like chair. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a white-and-gold sash and beaded mala kneels or sits, a woman in a white sari stands in the background near red curtains, a man in a blue kurta stands at left, and a man in a blue-and-white striped shirt with a lanyard stands at right. A floor fan and an air conditioner sit in the room.

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November 03 20132013-11-03November 06 20132013-11-06A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall with cream walls and dark red curtains. A man in a rust-coloured turban with a gold band and a rust-coloured shawl, with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, extends his right hand to the forehead of a young man in a striped red and white collared shirt with a name badge. The young man presses his hands together in front of his chest. Behind them a seated man in white ritual dress with a rudraksha mala and an armband sits on a red mat, and several people in white and light shirts stand in the background. The turban-wearing figure shows a visible distinctive presentation (turban, shawl, beaded necklace), so he is a person, though this is an appearance-based label only.2013-11-04A seated man in an orange-and-gold striped turban and rust-orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala of reddish beads and gold ceremonial ornaments near him, raises his cupped hands in blessing toward a young boy in a white t-shirt who stands with eyes lowered. Behind them, a seated man with white tilak marks and white clothing sits beside brass vessels, while women in white and red shirts stand in a hall with fans and red curtains. The scene reads as darshan or blessing in an ashram hall; the seated blessing figure shows several cues, including a saffron-toned turban, rudraksha beads and ornate gold, so he is described as Swamiji (probable).2013-11-06March 01 20132013-03-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red and yellow marigold garland and gold bangles, reaches out to touch the head of a smiling young boy in a white polo shirt. Behind them stand women in orange and yellow saris, a girl in a purple outfit, and other attendees in a bright indoor hall with a floor fan and a maroon cushioned seat. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate by his long hair, saffron clothing and garland, while the boy receives a blessing.2013-05-28July 07 20132013-07-07A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in a rust-red turban with a gold band, gold bangles, gold necklaces and a bare-shouldered gold and maroon wrap stands in profile, placing both hands on the head of a young boy in a dark t-shirt who bows forward. Behind them a second man in white with a rudraksha mala assists, and several people in white and light shirts stand watching near a window and a wall fan. A large portrait is partly visible at left.2013-11-02November 03 20132013-11-03October 13 20152015-10-13November 06 20132013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06