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A seated figure in a deep red-orange turban and red-orange cloth draped over a bare upper body wears a long white-and-yellow flower garland and gold bangles, pressing a hand to the forehead of a kneeling devotee with folded palms. The devotee wears black-rimmed glasses, a cream kurta and an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, other people in white dhotis with gold borders and red-orange garments stand near a ceremonial area with an ornate silver-embossed panel on the left. A white-and-orange painted marking shows on the seated figure's arm. The seated figure fits the role of a person with a turban, garland and saffron clothing; the photo is labelled Rudrabhishekam, so this is a blessing during the ritual.

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A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, with a red and turquoise flower garland and a gold necklace, places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white dhoti with gold borders and a white head cloth. The devotee's hands are folded in anjali. Behind them, saffron-clad attendants stand near a metal bowl, and a golden ornate throne canopy and a gilded lion-like figure appear beside the seated man. Palm trees and an open-sided canopy frame the outdoor ceremonial setting. a person is the seated man, identified by the turban, saffron garments, rudraksha and ornate gold necklace and his role as the one giving blessing from the throne.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-and-gold shawl and a red and blue beaded garland, placing his raised right hand on the head of a man bowing with folded hands. The bowing man wears a white shirt, white dhoti and a white head cloth. Behind them, several saffron-robed attendants stand near a golden throne and a dark evening sky with palm trees. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, orange and gold shawl, rudraksha mala and ceremonial beaded garland, and is seated on a throne in a blessing gesture.2015-08-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, red and turquoise beaded garland and gold-and-orange shawl raises his right palm in blessing toward a young man bowing with head covered by a white cloth. The bowing figure wears white clothing with a gold border, rudraksha beads and white tripundra marks on his arms and forehead. Behind them, several men in saffron and rust-coloured robes stand among onlookers, one holding a brass bowl, with a gold deity murti visible at right and a tent-like structure overhead. The setting appears to be an outdoor ritual gathering.2015-08-09A photograph of a ritual blessing outdoors. A person in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, with a white garland of flowers around the neck and gold bangles on the wrist, places a hand on the shaved head of a bearded man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl with printed script. Trays of apples and other offerings sit before them. A woman in a dark top and rudraksha beads kneels nearby, and cameramen with still and video cameras stand behind, along with several people in white and orange-red clothing. The white marks on the upper arm suggest sacred ash. The scene suggests a blessing or puja-style offering.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A seated man in a rust-orange turban, orange-and-yellow shawl and a large red coral bead garland with turquoise-blue inserts places his raised right hand on the head of a standing devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and white dhoti, a white headband, a black rudraksha-style mala and a small gold pendant, and has his hands clasped at his chest. Gold ornaments, a gold deity murti and a red-cushioned throne are visible. Several other people in white and orange stand behind, and the setting is dim. The seated figure has distinctive long-seated, ceremonial cues and is described as a person, performing a blessing on a devotee.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A kneeling man in a cream kurta and red-orange shawl bows his head while a figure in red-orange robes and a red-orange turban places a hand on his forehead. The blessing figure wears a white garland of jasmine-like flowers, gold armlets and bangles, and a gold-bead necklace; a white paste marking is visible on the upper arm. The kneeling devotee holds a silver tray with ripe red fruit and offerings. Behind them, saffron-clad participants in white and orange dhotis stand in wet ground, and a photographer with a camera crouches in the background.2014-12-17August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in a red turban, orange-red robe and a long red and turquoise beaded garland, with gold ornaments on the arms, places a hand on the head of a bald man dressed in white with a white head bandage and a red-and-white cloth garland. Beside them, a man in orange-and-maroon striped robes with rudraksha malas leans forward with folded hands, and several people in saffron, maroon and white clothes sit or stand in the background near a dusk-lit outdoor setting with trees and a banner.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09