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A seated figure in a red-orange turban and an orange shawl with gold trim, wearing a thick red and turquoise beaded garland and gold bangles, rests a hand on the head of a bowed man in white kurta with a white head cloth and a red-orange beaded garland. The bowed man holds folded papers at his chest. Behind them, orange-robed attendants and white-clad devotees stand near a red-draped seat, with palm trees and an evening sky in the background. The seated figure appears to be a person based on the red-orange turban, ornate garland and orange shawl, and is shown blessing the devotee; the scene reads as a blessing or darshan moment.

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August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban, red and turquoise beaded necklace, and saffron-and-yellow striped shawl, with a bare chest and gold earrings, extending his right hand to place it on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a white cloth tied over his eyes. The man bows with his palms joined. Behind them stand several people in saffron robes and rudraksha malas, one holding a small brass ritual object, and a golden deity murti sits beside the seated figure. A golden throne-like backdrop and red cushioned seat complete the scene. Appearance suggests a probable Swamiji (probable) giving a blessing to a devotee at night, with the visible cues being the turban, ornate beaded necklace and saffron shawl.2015-08-09A seated figure in a rust-red turban, red coral garland with blue beads, saffron-orange shawl and gold bracelet raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing man in white kurta and white dhoti. The standing man wears an orange-red rudraksha mala, has a white cloth band with gold border tied across his head, and presses his palms together over his chest. Behind them, a man in orange-brown robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside a golden deity murti, and another attendant in white with a sacred-thread and rudraksha mala stands at left. The setting is dark, with a golden ceremonial object at right. Ritual blessing scene.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in a red turban, orange-red robe and a long red and turquoise beaded garland, with gold ornaments on the arms, places a hand on the head of a bald man dressed in white with a white head bandage and a red-and-white cloth garland. Beside them, a man in orange-and-maroon striped robes with rudraksha malas leans forward with folded hands, and several people in saffron, maroon and white clothes sit or stand in the background near a dusk-lit outdoor setting with trees and a banner.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-and-gold shawl and a red and blue beaded garland, placing his raised right hand on the head of a man bowing with folded hands. The bowing man wears a white shirt, white dhoti and a white head cloth. Behind them, several saffron-robed attendants stand near a golden throne and a dark evening sky with palm trees. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, orange and gold shawl, rudraksha mala and ceremonial beaded garland, and is seated on a throne in a blessing gesture.2015-08-09Outdoor photo at dusk of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange shawl and a red and turquoise beaded garland, placing a hand on the head of a blindfolded young devotee in white kurta and white cloth blindfold. The devotee has hands clasped and is bowing. Behind them stand other people in white and orange clothing, a golden ornate chair back is at right, a small golden deity murti sits on a red cloth at center, and palm trees and a tall decorated pole appear in the background. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person but cues are not conclusive, so identity is uncertain and described by role as a seated teacher blessing a devotee.2015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-red turban, red and blue coral-style beaded necklace, gold earrings and a saffron-and-yellow shawl over bare shoulders blesses a devotee by placing a hand on his head. The devotee, wearing a white-banded head covering and a striped light shirt, bends forward with palms joined in reverence. Behind them are other people in saffron and white, and a golden deity murti with a red cushioned seat in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in the turban, beaded necklace and saffron shawl is receiving darshan as the blessing giver, appearing to be a sannyasi-style spiritual leader.2015-08-09