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A photograph taken at night showing a bare-chested man with a white cloth tied over his eyes, hands pressed together in namaskar, bowing his head. A figure on the right in an orange turban, saffron-and-gold garment and a red and blue beaded garland places a hand on his head in blessing. A second man in white dhoti with orange shawl and rudraksha-type mala stands at left, supporting the kneeling devotee's arm. Behind them a woman in white sari, others in orange and white robes, and a draped orange-and-gold structure. The right figure shows distinctive saffron turban, ornate gold earring and garland cues, but the face and presentation are not clearly sufficient for a confident identification.

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Night-time ritual scene in a temple-like hall. On the right, a figure in an orange-red turban, red and turquoise coral garlands, a gold necklace and an orange-and-gold shawl sits and raises a hand in blessing over the bowed head of a young man in white. The young man wears white clothing, a white head cloth and an orange-beaded mala, with palms pressed together in anjali. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a gold border and an orange mala stands with hands folded. Behind them, other people in white and orange-brown clothing and a gold kalasha-like object are visible.2015-08-09Outdoor evening scene at night with a man in a white kurta and white headband, hands pressed together in namaste, eyes lowered, receiving a blessing as an orange-robed figure in a saffron turban places a hand on his forehead. The blessing figure wears a red-orange turban and draped orange-and-gold shawl, a heavy red and blue floral garland, gold earrings and gold bangles, with a bare shoulder visible; the figure's appearance is consistent with a person cues of distinctive ornate clothing and garlands, seated on a red cushioned seat. To the left a priest in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands with a hand extended. Behind, devotees in orange and white clothing watch, and a golden ritual object sits beside the seat.2015-08-09Night-time photograph of a ritual initiation. A bare-chested man in an orange-and-saffron dhoti and sash stands at left, leaning forward and steadying a young man in white dhoti and shirt with a white headband and orange garland. A person in a saffron-orange turban, orange-and-yellow shawl, red and turquoise flower garland, gold bangles and gold earrings stands at right with one hand raised, placing it on the initiate's head in blessing. Other white-clad devotees and an orange-robed attendant stand in the background before a red-and-white striped backdrop, with a gold-clad figure visible behind. The scene suggests a diksha or blessing ritual; the right-hand figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (turban, swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and garland) and is the central officiant.2015-08-09A photograph of a nighttime ritual blessing. A person in a saffron-orange turban, red and blue flower garland, gold bangles and a red-and-gold-bordered orange shawl stands at right, palm raised and pressing onto the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red-brown rudraksha-style garland and a white cloth tied over his eyes, his hands folded in anjali. A second man at left wears a rust-red dhoti with gold border, a long beaded mala and tilak marks, and holds his hands near the blessed man. Blurred figures in orange and red cloth sit in the background. Possible a person cues are visible on the turbaned figure at right: a saffron turban, ornate gold ear ornament and a red garland, with the performing of the blessing; identity is uncertain from appearance and the role here is an officiant giving a blessing.2015-08-09Night-time photo of a blessing. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange and yellow shawl, and a long red and turquoise bead necklace places a hand on the crown of a grey-haired man in white kurta with a white head cloth. The man stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes lowered. A second man beside him wears a red-and-gold shawl, rudraksha mala and tilak, and rests a hand near his arm. Behind them, devotees in maroon and orange clothing stand near a striped white-and-red wall, with a gold figure and red cushions visible below. The seated figure's identity is not established by appearance, so the person is described by role as the officiant giving a blessing.2015-08-09Night-time ceremony in which a seated figure in an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala with turquoise accents, gold bangles and an orange-and-gold shawl places a hand on the head of a kneeling young man in white dhoti and shawl, whose eyes are covered by a white cloth. A man in white dhoti with an orange-brown beaded necklace steadies the young man by the shoulder. Other devotees in white and orange stand behind, and a gold deity murti and decorated cloth appear in the background.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Night-time photo of a seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange-saffron garments and a thick red coral-bead garland with blue beads, placing a hand on the head of a bald man in white ritual dress with a white head cloth and orange-red rudraksha garland, who bows with palms joined. A man on the left in white dhoti with gold border, sacred ash marks and red-bead mala watches and steadies him. Gold ritual objects and seated devotees in orange are behind. a person seated at right, identified by the turban, swept appearance and coral garland; the blessing gesture suggests a darshan or blessing moment.2015-08-09A night-time photograph of a blessing scene. On the right, a bare-chested man in an orange-red turban and orange-and-yellow shawl, wearing a pink and turquoise flower garland and gold earrings, extends his right hand with gold and beaded bracelets to press his palm on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white cloth, who has a white strip of cloth tied over his eyes and a lanyard. On the left, a priest with a red-orange garland, rudraksha mala, white dhoti with gold border and forehead markings holds the man's arm. Behind them, several people in saffron and white clothing stand and sit. The turbaned figure appears to be a person, with appearance cues of a colourful turban, garland and shawl, and is performing a blessing.2015-08-09