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Night photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a red-orange turban and a long multicolour garland of orange, white and green flowers over a saffron-coloured cloth, with a rudraksha-style red bead necklace. The seated person smiles and rests a hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white striped shirt, who bows low with a small yellow card in hand. A red velvet cushion with zebra-patterned upholstery sits beside the throne, and a golden deity murti stands behind. Standing onlookers in dark clothes and a lanyard are visible in the background. a person seated on the throne, giving blessing to a devotee in a darshan-style meeting.

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Night-time photo of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange saffron wrap with gold edging, and layered red coral and teal bead necklaces with gold ornaments, extending a hand to bless the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white dhoti and white shirt with a gold-bordered white cloth wrapped over the head, and is held by an attendant in white. Behind them stands a bald man with white forehead markings, rudraksha beads and a rust-coloured shawl, with more white-clad attendants in the background. A gold throne and red velvet cushion occupy the right edge, with a golden deity murti near the centre.2015-08-09Night 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.2015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-brown robe wears a long garland of white flowers and brown-yellow blooms with blue and red beaded bands, and a beaded bracelet on the arm. Their hand is raised to touch the head of a bald man in a white shirt who bends forward; another man in a white shirt and a woman in a red-brown sari look on. A gold ornate seat or throne edge is in the foreground. Behind them a brass oil lamp stands under a white tent, and a crowd of devotees in white and saffron watches. The seated figure has distinctive turban and garland cues, with the a person role uncertain from appearance alone.2015-07-26August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09July 26 20152015-07-26June 21 20152015-06-21 +1 copiesA photograph of an evening gathering where a long-haired figure in a red-maroon robe and a red-orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne, wearing a multi-strand garland of orange and red flowers with white blossoms and green leaves, plus a red rudraksha mala. The seated figure smiles and holds out a small slip of paper to a man bending forward, who wears a white short-sleeved shirt with a white checked pattern and white vibhuti marks on his forehead, and who holds out his hands to receive it. Behind them a golden kalasha-like ornament, a red and gold cushion, banana leaves and a hanging woven cloth are visible, with a few other people in the dim background. The presentation appears to be a receiving of printed material or prasad.2015-08-09A photograph of a seated man in rust-orange robes and a matching orange turban with a crescent ornament, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with red, green and yellow flower garlands and a large gold pendant. He sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a carved lion head, his right hand extended in blessing over the head of a devotee. The devotee wears white kurta-style clothing and a saffron blindfold, bowing with hands pressed together. A second man in orange dhoti and cloth stands behind, beside a camera on a tripod and a gold-and-red decorative fan. Gold lion carvings and a red drape frame the scene.2016-07-17August 09 20152015-08-09