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Outdoor 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.

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August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a ritual blessing outdoors in the evening. A seated man in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange shawl, wearing a red and turquoise bead garland and gold ornaments, rests his hand on the head of a young devotee in white dhoti and white head cloth with a yellow border. The devotee bows with hands folded. A standing youth in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a priest in orange and rudraksha beads holds a silver bowl at center. A golden throne and red cushions are visible, with palm trees behind.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Outdoor evening scene at dusk with dark trees behind. A figure in an orange-red turban and orange-and-gold saffron shawl, wearing a red and turquoise flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, sits on a red throne with a gold-carved back and raises a hand over the head of a young person whose eyes are covered with a white blindfold. The blindfolded person wears white and gold-bordered dhoti clothing, a red thread, and bangles. Behind them stand other figures in orange-brown robes, one holding a microphone, and a seated man in a brown garment with rudraksha beads and a kumkum mark. A gold deity murti or ornament sits on the cushion beside the throne. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: orange turban, saffron shawl, red garland, ornate gold-carved throne) giving a blessing as the seated presiding figure.2015-08-09A seated man in a rust-orange turban, orange-and-yellow shawl and a large red coral bead garland with turquoise-blue inserts places his raised right hand on the head of a standing devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and white dhoti, a white headband, a black rudraksha-style mala and a small gold pendant, and has his hands clasped at his chest. Gold ornaments, a gold deity murti and a red-cushioned throne are visible. Several other people in white and orange stand behind, and the setting is dim. The seated figure has distinctive long-seated, ceremonial cues and is described as a person, performing a blessing on a devotee.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a ceremonial blessing outdoors under a canopy at dusk. A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-saffron robe, wearing a multi-strand red and blue beaded garland and a gold chain, raises his right hand in blessing over the head of a young boy. The boy wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a white cloth blindfold over his eyes, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and stands with palms joined. An attendant in orange robes with a white tilak stands behind the boy, and other devotees in saffron and white stand nearby. A gold-ornamented throne and a brass bowl are visible, with palm trees in the background. A few other people are partly visible at the edge.2015-08-09Night-time photo of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, red and turquoise beaded garland, gold necklace and orange-yellow shawl, with a bare upper body, placing a hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt, blue jeans, a white cloth tied over his eyes and a rudraksha mala. The seated figure rests on a red-cushioned seat beside a gold deity murti, and a gilded throne-like backdrop is visible behind. Other people in orange and white dress stand in the background.2015-08-09August 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.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09