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A photograph of an indoor gathering where a man in a yellow turban and yellow shawl over a maroon garment, wearing a beaded rudraksha-style mala and gold-trimmed clothing, raises his hand in blessing toward an older man with grey hair and a beard in a white shirt who bows his head. Around them devotees in white, cream and orange robes stand close, some with folded hands, and a tray of items is held in the lower right foreground. A colourful backdrop with partial lettering fills the upper background. The man in yellow has distinctive ceremonial adornments and a sweeping presentation, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role as a blessing giver.

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