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A 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.

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December 28 20122012-12-28December 16 20122012-12-16July 24 20142014-07-24April 04 20182018-04-04 +1 copiesA seated figure in a rust-orange turban, rudraksha necklaces and gold ornaments, with a golden ornate throne and red cloth behind, extends a hand in blessing over the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a saffron-orange shawl and folded hands. A woman in orange-brown sari stands behind a gold-trimmed ceremonial backdrop draped with garlands and gold jewellery, and several women and a child in white and orange watch nearby. The setting appears to be a temple-style abhishekam darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated turbaned figure wears a rust turban, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments on a golden throne.2015-10-24A photograph of an evening outdoor gathering at a stage. A seated figure on a red and gold throne wears an orange-red turban, an orange robe, and a long garland of orange, white and green flowers over red and blue beads. The figure extends a hand to offer small folded papers to a kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange garland, who holds his palms together in namaste. Beside them a woman in orange sari with white vibhuti and a beaded necklace holds a brass plate with lamps and offerings. On the right, a young man with white forehead marks, orange garland and white dhoti stands with folded hands. A large crowd of devotees in orange and white fills the background, with a banana plant and a patterned banner behind the stage. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with a turban, orange robe and flower garland.2015-08-09October 10 20152015-10-10Outdoor darshan scene in a crowd. A seated figure in an orange turban and sleeveless orange robe, wearing a white and red flower garland with orange fruit strung through it, holds a baby in green clothes while an older woman in a white and cream sari with a black beaded necklace leans in and reaches toward the infant. Behind them a young man with long hair, a red shawl and a rudraksha mala watches, and a smiling young woman in cream and orange stands nearby. Other people in white and yellow clothes and a large crowd of spectators fill the background, with palm fronds visible at the upper right.2010-02-18September 28 20142014-09-28A photograph inside a hall with hanging cylindrical decorations in red, white and blue with orange tassels. A long-haired man in an orange dhoti and a leopard-print shawl with fringe presses his palm to the forehead of a bald man in white clothes, while a young man in a checked shirt bends forward with hands raised. Men in white dhotis and orange garments with white forehead markings stand nearby, and a young man in orange and white holds a tray of sweets and offerings. a person (long swept-back dark hair, leopard-print shawl, orange garment) is blessing a devotee, with a tray of prasad and a garland-wearing participant in the background. Several people are visible, roughly six to twenty.2010-12-02 +1 copiesPhoto 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 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.2015-08-31