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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and a purple flower garland placing one hand on the head of a kneeling man in white ritual clothes with an orange sash and orange necklace cord. The seated figure sits on a tiger-print cushion beside a silver-framed deity image and purple flowers, with a red velvet pillow and gold cloth nearby. Behind them an older man in white and orange is seated and other people in orange and white are visible. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and blessing; the blessing gesture and orange robe with purple garland are the visible cues.

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December 20 20122012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a gold waist band and a purple orchid garland sits on a cushioned throne before a silver-framed ornate backdrop. He extends his right hand to press a white cloth or palm to the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta with an orange sash and orange shawl, who raises one hand. Behind them, a woman in white and orange and other devotees in white and orange stand and watch, with purple flowers and green foliage nearby. Several people are visible in the background.2012-12-18December 20 20122012-12-20A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in an indoor hall. A long-haired person in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with pink and white flower garlands sits on an ornate silver-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion, reaching out to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti and orange shawl whose palms are raised. Behind them, a flower arrangement, a golden pillar, and white-clad devotees in orange shawls sit on patterned carpets, with a screen showing a video nearby. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the seated figure, based on long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands. The scene resembles a padapuja blessing.2012-12-20A seated man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder, a belt of gold-toned fabric, and a long garland of white and pink flowers with red berry beads and a rudraksha-style mala. He sits on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion and a leopard-print cloth. In front of him, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl kneels with his palms pressed together in namaste, head bowed, as a pada-puja-style honouring. Behind them, several people in orange and white stand and sit near a staircase, with a projection screen and a video camera on a tripod visible in the background. The floor has a yellow shag rug and brown striped carpeting.2012-12-20A photograph of a pada puja ritual in an indoor hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate silver-backed throne, wearing a garland of pink and red flowers and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. He extends his hand toward a kneeling man in white kurta with an orange shawl, who has his hands joined at his chest. A golden lion-shaped figure stands in the foreground on a yellow shag rug.2012-12-20A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-colored waist band and a purple orchid garland sits on a patterned leopard-print cloth before a silver-framed deity image and purple and white flowers. He extends his arm to touch the chest of a kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange-red sash, who raises his right palm in a gesture of receiving blessing, as in a padapuja. Behind them a woman in white with a red shawl, a seated woman holding a small object, and a bald older man with glasses in an orange shawl watch. A white and grey patterned rug covers the floor, and a dark curtain and light stand appear at the back.2012-12-18December 20 20122012-12-20A seated man in an ornate silver and carved wooden chair wears an orange-brown draped cloth, a long pink and white flower garland with red beads and green leaves, and a gold chain. He smiles and holds a silver tray. Before him, a kneeling man in white clothes and an orange-red shawl sits on a golden-yellow shaggy rug with his palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, several people in white and orange shawls sit in a hall with curtains and a projection screen. A gold lion-form footstool sits at the bottom left. The seated man appears to be a probable Swamiji with long swept-back hair, ornate clothing and garlanded adornment, receiving a devotee in what looks like a pada-puja.2012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20