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A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a temple-like setting with trees and a thatched structure behind. A figure in a bright orange-red turban, rudraksha-style red beaded garland and orange-and-yellow shawl stands at right, touching the forehead of a shaved-headed man in orange-yellow cloth with a white head cloth, who bows forward and holds a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a standing man in rust-orange robes with a dark bead necklace and white forehead markings watches. Other shaved-headed participants in orange and white head wraps kneel in the background, and a gilded deity shrine with blue drapery and garlands stands at left. A golden kalasha-like object is in the foreground.

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Outdoor ritual scene with a man in an orange turban and red-and-blue flower garland placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee whose eyes are covered by a white cloth. The devotee wears an orange-gold dhoti with a gold border, rudraksha malas and bangles, and presses his palms together. Another man in an orange-and-maroon robe with rudraksha beads stands at left holding the devotee's arm. Behind them, more saffron-robed devotees and a bowl stand near palm trees and a tall banner. The turban wearer's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable), wearing a red turban, layered red and blue flower garlands, a gold necklace and saffron shawl, and placing his hand on a devotee's head as a blessing.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, red and turquoise beaded garland and gold-and-orange shawl raises his right palm in blessing toward a young man bowing with head covered by a white cloth. The bowing figure wears white clothing with a gold border, rudraksha beads and white tripundra marks on his arms and forehead. Behind them, several men in saffron and rust-coloured robes stand among onlookers, one holding a brass bowl, with a gold deity murti visible at right and a tent-like structure overhead. The setting appears to be an outdoor ritual gathering.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, wearing red and blue beaded garlands and a gold-toned ornamented necklace, with his right hand raised and touching the forehead of a shaved-headed kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white cloth wrapped over his eyes and white forehead markings, and a second attendant in orange clothing and a rudraksha-style mala stands at left. A brass bowl sits on the red-and-zebra-patterned seat beside them, with a gold throne visible behind and palm trees and a grey sky outdoors.2015-08-09A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an outdoor ritual setting. A man in a rust-orange turban and orange-and-gold saffron robe, wearing a red and blue flower garland and gold earrings, rests one hand on the head of a kneeling man dressed in white with a white cloth tied over his head. Beside them, another man in an orange-and-gold robe with a rudraksha-style orange bead necklace clasps the kneeling man's hand. A gilded ornate throne with blue cushioning stands in the background, with more people in white dhotis and orange garments behind them.2015-08-09A 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.2015-08-09A 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 20152015-08-09A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a Hindu gathering. A seated man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange shawl, wearing a long red and turquoise-bead garland and gold chains, rests his hand on the shaved head of a kneeling young disciple whose eyes are covered by a white cloth. The disciple wears orange robes, a rudraksha mala and white markings on the arms. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned golden throne; a gold vessel and a silver bowl stand nearby, with palm trees and onlookers in the background. The seated figure's appearance matches the a person profile: swept-back turban, saffron clothing, ornate gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style garland, while the page indicates his presence. Presented as a blessing or diksha-type moment.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09