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A photograph taken at an evening event under a white tent with a visible loudspeaker and fan units. In the foreground a man in an orange turban, saffron-orange robe with a gold-trimmed shawl, white-and-red flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces reaches out and places his palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A woman in a maroon sari with a rudraksha mala stands beside them, and a man in white holds up a folded paper slip. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and saffron clothing stands along a barrier, with a banner partially visible at the top right.

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July 26 20152015-07-26A photograph of a devotee receiving blessing during an event under a white tent. A figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a white jasmine garland with a green-beaded mala, reaches forward and places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A woman in a maroon sari with a red bindi and bangles holds white cloth or paper beside him. Behind them a brass oil lamp stands on the left and rows of seated people with children fill the background.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, with a white flower garland and rudraksha mala beads, stands at a ceremony handing an item to a woman in a maroon sari with a dark beaded necklace. Beside him a gold ornate object sits on a red cloth. Behind them a crowd of people in white and saffron clothing fills a tented hall with white drapes and standing fans. A banner is visible on the right.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A photograph of a darshan-style gathering under a white tent. A figure seated on a gilded throne wears a rust-orange turban, orange-and-saffron robes, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and reaches out with a hand to bless a kneeling man in an olive-green shirt. Several women in orange and maroon saris and rudraksha malas stand nearby, and devotees in white and orange fill the background. Oil lamps and a gold ceremonial object appear in the foreground, and a hanging sign is visible in the tent. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a turban, orange robes, garland and rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to this event.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A seated figure in a maroon-red turban and rust-orange draped garment wears a white and green jasmine-style garland with red beads and a bead bracelet on the upper arm, extending a hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds a small white cloth or booklet and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind them, a tent with white drapes and a brass oil lamp (a diya-style lamp) stands at left; a row of women in saffron and orange saris, some wearing mala necklaces, and a crowd of onlookers stand behind a railing, and a figure in orange robes stands at right. A pedestal fan and speakers are visible. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-07-26A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange-gold robe, wearing a white flower garland, red-tipped and brown rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, reaches out to bless a young man bowing with his head lowered. Nearby a woman in a maroon sari with beaded necklace holds a small offering, and a smiling boy in a red-and-white school vest watches. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and colourful clothes sits on chairs under a white tent, with speakers and a red pillar visible. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan session. Appearance cues suggest a person seated in the blessing role.2015-07-26