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A large indoor tent event with a crowd seated on the floor watching a central dais. A figure in an orange-red turban, orange-gold robe, beaded bracelets and a white flower garland sits on a red throne-like seat with gold lion-head carvings, reaching forward to touch the head of a seated devotee in white with a dark shawl. Garlanded flower decorations hang at the left and a brass oil lamp stands near the seat. Many attendees in white and saffron clothing fill the space behind a barrier, with speakers and a fan nearby. Appearance-based label: a person seated on the throne, blessing a devotee with a hand on the head.

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A photograph of a large indoor tent event at night, with white draped walls, hanging lights and a crowd of many people behind a raised seating area. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and saffron garment with a white and orange flower garland sits on a red cushioned seat beside a golden lion-headed armrest and a brass oil lamp. Facing them, a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha beads takes a seated devotee's head in her hands, blessing them. Another person in white with a golden-bordered shawl sits nearby, with a man in white shirt and glasses at the right edge. The orange-robed figure is a possible a person by appearance, with a turban, saffron clothing and garland, while the blessing woman and seated devotee are devotees.2015-07-26A large outdoor tented hall with white canopy and red drapery hosts a seated ceremony. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a white flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat and places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Behind them, a woman in orange sari with beaded necklace watches, and a dense crowd of devotees, many seated and some standing, fills the background. A golden deity murti or ornate gold object and a brass lamp stand at the left edge. Fluorescent lights and speakers hang from the tent. a person appearance is only a probable match from clothing cues.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A photograph of a large outdoor tented event with a crowd of many people standing behind. In the foreground, a man wearing an orange-red turban, orange-red robes, a white and green flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and a gold necklace sits and smiles while placing his hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes. A woman in an orange saree and rudraksha mala assists nearby, and a golden ritual object is visible at the lower left beside a brass oil lamp. A second man with long hair and a red-and-white scarf is at the right edge. Air coolers and a banner stand in the background.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban, wearing a white garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, extends a hand in blessing onto the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Behind him, a woman in a red-brown sari with a rudraksha mala and a woman in orange clothing lean in, while a gold ceremonial object is visible in the lower left. Under a white tent, a large crowd of devotees stands and sits watching; a white fan, black speakers and a red-and-white banner are visible. The seated figure matches Swamiji (probable) by saffron turban, orange robes, garlands and rudraksha cues, presiding over a darshan blessing.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26