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A night-time photograph of a devotee bowing forward with head lowered while a figure in an orange-red turban places a raised palm on his head in blessing. The blessing figure wears a pink and red flower garland with blue beads, gold earrings, a bare right shoulder and an orange-and-yellow shawl, and gold bangles. The devotee wears a checked green-and-white shirt, grey trousers, a white cloth tied over his head and a blue cap in his hand. Behind them stand a golden deity murti or figure, another person in orange wrap with a rudraksha mala, and several onlookers in plaid and white shirts with event badges. A palm-leaf backdrop and red-and-white striped drape frame the scene.

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A photograph at night of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-and-yellow shawl and a red and blue flower garland, extending one hand to touch the head of a man in a blue-and-white checked shirt who bows forward. The man wears a white headband and an event badge. Behind him a man in a white shirt and glasses steadies him, and white-clad devotees with white headbands sit in the background near a gold deity murti and a striped white-and-maroon backdrop. a person: the seated figure in orange turban, garland and ornate shawl appears to be the central figure giving blessing, in a darshan-style blessing moment.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-red turban, red and blue coral-style beaded necklace, gold earrings and a saffron-and-yellow shawl over bare shoulders blesses a devotee by placing a hand on his head. The devotee, wearing a white-banded head covering and a striped light shirt, bends forward with palms joined in reverence. Behind them are other people in saffron and white, and a golden deity murti with a red cushioned seat in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in the turban, beaded necklace and saffron shawl is receiving darshan as the blessing giver, appearing to be a sannyasi-style spiritual leader.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange-and-yellow shawl, gold earrings and layered red and turquoise beaded garlands places his right hand on the head of a standing devotee. The devotee wears a white cloth tied over his eyes, a yellow-checked shirt, a yellow dhoti and a red-and-white wristband, and presses his palms together in reverence. Behind them, other devotees in white and saffron stand in the darkened setting, and a golden ritual vessel sits nearby. The scene appears to be a blessing or diksha-like ritual.2015-08-09Night photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, gold-and-orange draped shawl, red coral and gold necklaces and gold earrings, placing a hand on the head of a man bending forward with hands joined in namaskar. The bending man wears a white shirt and white dhoti, a white head bandage, a rudraksha mala and a white identification badge on a lanyard. Other devotees in white and orange stand in the background, and a bald priest with white forehead markings is visible behind. The blessing gesture suggests darshan or blessing. a person: the seated figure is shown with a turban, shawl and coral necklace, though the identity is uncertain.2015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-and-gold shawl, and multiple strands of red and blue beaded necklaces raises a hand to the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti whose eyes are covered by a white cloth blindfold. A second man in white supports his arm. Other people in white and light shirts with lanyards stand behind in a dim, night-time setting, with a red-draped seat and gold-clad figure visible to the right. The scene resembles a blessing or healing gesture.2015-08-09