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A photograph of a devotional blessing at night. On the right, a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-and-gold shawl and a long red-and-blue beaded garland places a hand on the head of a bowed man. The man wears a white shirt and white dhoti-style clothing, a white head cloth, a rudraksha-style mala and a conference lanyard badge. On the left, a man in white ritual dhoti with a gold border and an orange-red beaded garland steadies the bowing devotee. Behind them, people in orange and white clothing stand in a dim hall. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate: long swept-back hair under the turban, ornate gold earrings, bangles and layered garlands seated on a red cushioned throne.

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August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange-and-gold shawl, red and blue flower garland and rudraksha-style beads placing a hand on the head of a young devotee in white dhoti and shirt with a white head cloth, who bows with palms joined. A standing man in orange dhoti and red-brown beaded mala watches at left. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing stand near a striped white-and-red wall, with a red cushioned seat beside the blessing figure. The moment looks like a blessing or initiation given by the seated figure. Probable Swamiji (probable) occupies the seated position with turban, gold necklace and garlands as cues.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, red and blue beaded garland and gold ornaments places his right hand on the head of a kneeling young man in a white shirt with a white headcloth. The kneeling man bows with palms joined. Beside them a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds the kneeling man's arm. Orange-and-gold shawl and red beads mark the seated figure, who sits on a red cushion at a temple-like setting with other devotees behind.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-and-gold shawl and an orange turban, wearing a red beaded mala with blue stone beads and gold earrings and bangles, places an outstretched hand on the crown of a bowed man in white clothing with a white head cloth over his eyes and a red-orange shawl. The blessing takes place outdoors at night, with several white-clad men standing nearby and a seated figure in orange robes behind. The orange-turbaned figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by the turban, orange clothing and rudraksha-style mala, while the bowed man receives a blessing.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph taken at night of a devotee in white dhoti and shirt with a white cloth tied over his eyes, bowing forward while a saffron-robed disciple in glasses supports his shoulder. On the right, a seated figure in an orange-red turban, red and white flower garland and saffron shawl extends a hand in blessing toward the devotee's forehead; the figure has long swept-back hair, gold earrings and a rudraksha-style mala, and appears to be a person, seated on a red cushioned seat. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and dark clothing stands near a golden vessel and a white and maroon striped wall.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Night 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.2015-08-09