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A photo of a blessing moment: a smiling figure in an orange-saffron turban and matching saffron robe with gold trim and a dark beaded necklace kneels and presses both hands on the head of a kneeling man in cream white kurta and dhoti with a gold border, who wears a long pink and green flower garland. A woman in a deep maroon sari with gold-embroidered trim and white jasmine in her hair kneels beside them, and a few more people in red, pink and white saris stand in the background among scattered petals.

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May 09 20042004-05-09May 09 20042004-05-09May 09 20042004-05-09A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt bowing with his head lowered, wearing a white jasmine garland with yellow and red flowers, while a smiling man in orange-red robes and a long swept-back hairstyle places his right hand on the devotee's head in blessing. The blessing figure wears a rudraksha mala and a white necklace, and a tilak marks his forehead. Behind them, other people in saffron-orange robes stand near a wooden tray of red fruit, and a person in a white dhoti with gold border stands at upper left. The scene suggests a blessing exchange, with a carpet and wooden furniture in the room. Swamiji (probable): the blessing figure has long swept-back hair, orange-red robes, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial white necklace.2014-07-10May 09 20042004-05-09A photograph of a ritual scene with a seated figure in an orange-saffron turban, orange shawl with gold border and a white jasmine garland, who holds a hand to the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers, with a red rudraksha-style bead visible at his neck. Red rose petals scatter through the air. Behind them a crowd of people in white clothing stands and watches, and a woman in a white blouse with a pink-and-gold sari border and white flower in her hair is seen at right. A brass plate filled with red petals sits at the bottom edge. The figure in saffron is a person based on the orange turban, shawl and garland, and is an in_person candidate with uncertain appearance.2004-12-21A seated figure in a rust-red turban, rust-red robe and white jasmine garland places one hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, while holding a small white paper or card in the other hand. Behind him, several women and a man in rust-red and gold-bordered robes with rudraksha malas stand near an ornate gilded wall; one woman in the centre bends forward, touching the kneeling man's head. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan in a golden-hued sanctum with a gilded lion-faced seat visible at left.2016-01-17Night photograph of a blessing scene. A man in an orange-red turban, ornate red and turquoise beaded garland, gold earrings and bangles, and an orange-and-yellow shawl over bare shoulders sits on a red cushioned seat and extends his right hand to touch the head of a bent-over man in white dhoti and shirt with a white head cloth. Another white-clad attendant stands at left, supporting the kneeling devotee's shoulder. Behind them, a crowd in white and saffron clothing watches, some holding phones. Striped white and brown wall in background.2015-08-09Indoor photo of a devotee kneeling on a striped woven mat with hands folded in anjali, head bowed, while a woman in an orange sleeveless top and white flower garland places her hand on his head in blessing. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a gold chain and wristwatch stands, and a woman in a red sari with gold border holds a red fruit. Another kneeling devotee in a yellow garment with white flowers is partly visible at the bottom. At the upper right, a figure in orange robes stands at the edge of the frame. A washing machine and tiled floor are in the background.2010-01-10A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange robe with gold border, rudraksha beads, white and green garlands and gold bangles places a hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt with a red and white garland who bows forward. Behind them a man in orange garments with rudraksha mala and a photographer with a flash camera watch. In the foreground a woman in white with gold jewellery and a kumkum mark looks on.2014-07-03May 09 20042004-05-09A photograph of a blessing scene in an indoor hall with red carpet and a gold-decorated backdrop. A man in a rust-red robe with a rust-red turban adorned with gold ornaments sits on a red zebra-patterned chair, placing both hands on the head of a seated woman with dark hair. A man in a white shirt with glasses kneels with joined palms, and a woman in a white outfit with an orange-brown beaded necklace stands behind, along with a young girl in a floral dress. Gold bangles and armbands are visible on the seated figure. The seated figure in rust-red robes with the gold-trimmed sash is presented as Swamiji (probable), based on the turban, gold ornaments and robe cues, performing a blessing on a devotee.2014-02-14