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A night-time photograph of a seated figure in a white dhoti and white turban with gold-bordered shawl, long dark hair, receiving devotion. A standing devotee in a grey shirt bows his head forward, hands pressed together in namaskar, while the seated figure's right hand rests on his head and the figure holds a steel plate of flower petals. The seated figure is draped with a garland of white jasmine and red flowers with yellow beads, and in front stands a white-clad bearer in a white shirt with a red and gold shawl. Other men in white shirts and dark-framed glasses stand around, with more people in the background and a striped decorative banner on a pillar at left. Shawl and garland details suggest a blessing given at a gathering, with the setting appearing to be a temporary event space.

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A photograph of a devotional greeting at night. A figure seated on a white-cushioned seat at right wears a white turban and white robe with a gold-bordered shawl, and has long dark hair; a garland of white flowers with red and blue ribbon-like sections hangs from his seat. He reaches toward a steel bowl of flower petals held by a man in a white shirt, while a man in a white shirt with a red-and-gold shawl leans forward with cupped hands receiving petals. Other men in white shirts and glasses stand around, and a man in a striped blue shirt stands at left. A dark background with a decorated banner at left.2005-12-11Night photo at an outdoor event with a white-draped throne-style seat on the right. A man in a white turban, long hair, gold-bordered white shawl and white robe sits on the white throne while a devotee in white kneels and bows with forehead to the floor before him, hands pressed together. Garlands of white jasmine and red-pink flowers with a bead-ball garland lie across the throne. Nearby, a man in a red-bordered shawl and a man in an open white shirt hold a rudraksha-style mala, a woman in a lavender sari with a gold pendant stands behind, and a child and onlookers watch. A man in white holds a camera at top right, and a row of seated white-clad devotees with malas is at left beside a banner with floral patterns.2005-12-11Night outdoor event on a stage lit by overhead floodlights. A seated figure in a white turban and white cloth with gold-bordered edges, long dark hair, reaches forward to place a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside them, a man in a white shirt with a red-and-gold sash kneels with folded hands, and another man in white stands watching. On the left, a man in white kneels with hands raised in greeting. Behind them, a standing man in a white shirt and a yellow-and-red striped banner are visible, with a stacked pile of white cushions in the foreground. The moment resembles a blessing or darshan exchange. Four people are visible.2005-12-09Photograph at an evening event on a stage with a white draped throne. A long-haired man in white with a white turban, gold-bordered white cloth and a gold chain necklace sits on the white throne, extending his right hand in blessing toward a middle-aged man in a white shirt who kneels on a red carpet with palms pressed together and holds a bundle of pink flowers. Behind them stand a man in white with a beaded garland, another standing figure, and an older man in white at the right. Colourful patterned hangings and string lights decorate the stage. Garlands of white, pink and red flowers lie on the carpet.2005-12-11Night-time photo at an indoor event with a crowd of men and women in white and light shirts. On the right, a figure in a white turban and white robe with a gold-bordered shawl sits on a white-covered seat, holding out a silver bowl toward a man in a checked shirt who reaches forward with his hands. Behind them stand devotees, including a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a light sari. A garland of white jasmine and multicoloured flowers with yellow beads lies on the seat. A decorative pillar with floral patterns stands at the left edge. a person: the turbaned figure with long hair, a gold-bordered shawl and a white robe fits the presentation cues, but this is an appearance-based label only.2005-12-11June 02 20092009-06-02Night photograph at an outdoor event. A man in a white turban and long hair, wearing a white garment with gold-bordered shawl, stands at right on a white-covered chair, extending his hand to a steel tray held by a man in a white shirt. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers in the foreground cups his hands to receive pink flower petals. Other men and a woman in a sari stand behind, a garland of white flowers and red, green and yellow blossoms lies at the base of the seat, and a figure in white with a beaded necklace takes a photograph above. A decorated pillar with painted panels and a pedestal fan are visible. The figure in the turban shows a person cues: long swept-back hair, turban and gold-bordered white garments, while performing a flower-distribution gesture as the presiding figure.2005-12-11Night outdoor event on a raised platform. A man in a white turban, long dark hair and a white garment with a gold border sits on a white-covered seat on the right, smiling and gesturing toward devotees. Several men in front press their palms together in anjali; one kneels with his head bowed and hands folded, wearing a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold bracelet. A man in a light blue kurta has a red-and-yellow ribbon rosette pinned to his chest. Behind them, people in white clothes stand near colourful banners and a dim crowd of spectators. a person is the seated figure in white with the turban and long hair.2005-12-09December 09 20052005-12-09Night outdoor event under a yellow-edged canopy. A long-haired figure in a white turban and white garment with gold trim, wearing a gold ornate necklace and a garland of white flowers and green limes, reaches out to bless the bowed head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with folded hands and glasses. Nearby, a woman in a green sari and a man in white shirts stand with hands folded in respect, and a few other attendees are visible in the background. Stage lights and a colourful banner appear overhead.2005-12-09A photo of a darshan blessing in an indoor hall. A seated figure in orange sleeveless robe with dark hair tied in a bun and a crossbody orange shawl places both hands on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows forward. Behind them, a man in white with an orange shawl and a red tilak stands smiling, and to the right, attendants in white with orange shawls stand near a table holding fruit and a bowl. Several older men in light shirts stand at left, and a white fan and white-draped table appear in the background.2008-03-20Night outdoor stage event under a white and orange canopy with striped decorative pillars and stage lights. A man seated on a large white cushioned throne wears a white turban, cream and gold-bordered dhoti, and multiple gold-toned necklaces, and smiles while a garland is held near him. Two men in white shirts and white trousers stand behind, one holding a garland of white flowers. In front, a man in a white shirt bends low, touching his head to the feet of the seated figure, while another man in white kneels on the red carpet and assists him with a red flower garland. Several white-clad men and a woman in a sari stand in the background audience area.2005-12-09