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A 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.

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August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 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.2015-08-09August 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.2015-08-09A devotee in a white shirt and black trousers bows forward with hands folded in namaste, a white cloth tied around his head, as a figure in a rust-red turban and orange-and-yellow shawl places a hand on his forehead in blessing. The blessing figure wears a long red and blue beaded garland and gold bangles and earrings, and sits on a red cushioned seat at night. A young man in white with a rudraksha-style red cord stands at left, and several other white-clad people and a golden-robed attendant are visible in the dim background near a striped backdrop. The appearance-based candidate in the blessing role fits the a person cues of turban, saffron-orange ornate shawl and beaded garland, but the identity is uncertain.2015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-and-yellow shawl and a long red and pink flower garland with turquoise beads, extending a hand to bless a kneeling man at night. The kneeling man wears a white shirt and white dhoti with a white headband and folded hands; a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti and red-brown garland stands at left, and other devotees in orange and white stand behind. Ornate gold jewellery and bangles are visible. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation with a red-cushioned seat beside the blessing figure.2015-08-09Night photograph of a blessing ritual. A man in a white shirt and white headband bows with folded palms and lowered head, receiving a blessing as a person in a rust-orange turban and orange-gold garment, wearing a red and turquoise flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, extends a hand to his forehead. Behind them, saffron-robed attendants and a white-clad man stand near a golden deity murti on a red-cushioned seat. a person: the blessing figure has a rust-orange turban, a red and turquoise garland, gold-toned ornaments and an orange-gold wrap, consistent with the page's identification, though appearance alone is uncertain.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.2015-08-09