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A photo of a devotee in white clothes and a white head cloth bowing deeply with folded hands toward a seated figure in red-orange robes, a red turban and a large red and blue beaded garland with gold ornaments. The seated figure raises one hand in blessing over the bowing man's head. Behind them, a seated attendant in orange-ochre robes with rudraksha beads sits near a gold-colored decorative object. A rudraksha mala is draped over the bowing devotee's shoulders. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in red-orange robes and red turban wearing a large red-and-blue beaded garland, blessing the devotee.

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A photograph of a seated figure in a deep red turban and saffron-orange wrap, adorned with a thick red flower garland with teal beads and a gold necklace, placing a hand on the bowed head of a devotee. The devotee wears white clothes, a white headband, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and is bowing with hands pressed together. The seated figure is barefoot on a red cushion with an ornate gold throne behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair under a turban, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala-style ornate garland and gold necklace, and is receiving the bowing devotee. Dim crowd visible in the background.2015-08-09A seated man in a rust-orange turban, orange-and-yellow shawl and a large red coral bead garland with turquoise-blue inserts places his raised right hand on the head of a standing devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and white dhoti, a white headband, a black rudraksha-style mala and a small gold pendant, and has his hands clasped at his chest. Gold ornaments, a gold deity murti and a red-cushioned throne are visible. Several other people in white and orange stand behind, and the setting is dim. The seated figure has distinctive long-seated, ceremonial cues and is described as a person, performing a blessing on a devotee.2015-08-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, red flower garland with blue beaded accents, orange-and-gold shawl and saffron robe places his right hand on the head of a man bowing with palms pressed together. The bowing man wears a white kurta, a white head cloth and a rudraksha mala. A golden ornamental object sits beside the seated figure on a red cushion, with other people in white and saffron clothes behind in a dim setting.2015-08-09A seated figure in a rust-red turban, red coral garland with blue beads, saffron-orange shawl and gold bracelet raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing man in white kurta and white dhoti. The standing man wears an orange-red rudraksha mala, has a white cloth band with gold border tied across his head, and presses his palms together over his chest. Behind them, a man in orange-brown robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside a golden deity murti, and another attendant in white with a sacred-thread and rudraksha mala stands at left. The setting is dark, with a golden ceremonial object at right. Ritual blessing scene.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Night-time ritual scene in a temple-like hall. On the right, a figure in an orange-red turban, red and turquoise coral garlands, a gold necklace and an orange-and-gold shawl sits and raises a hand in blessing over the bowed head of a young man in white. The young man wears white clothing, a white head cloth and an orange-beaded mala, with palms pressed together in anjali. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a gold border and an orange mala stands with hands folded. Behind them, other people in white and orange-brown clothing and a gold kalasha-like object are visible.2015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban, bare-shouldered orange and gold shawl, and a long red and turquoise beaded garland with gold ornaments, receiving a bowed devotee. The devotee wears a white silk kurta, white head cloth and an orange-beaded necklace, bending forward with hands joined while the seated figure lays a hand on his head. Behind them stands a golden deity murti, with another person in white in the background. Two people are visible in the foreground group with additional figures partly behind. The seated figure is presented in a role of blessing; appearance cues include the turban, shawl and ornate garlands, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in person.2015-08-09A photograph taken at night of a seated figure in a red turban and saffron-orange shawl with a red-and-blue beaded necklace, extending one hand in a blessing gesture toward a kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt who has a white-and-gold headband across his forehead and a rudraksha mala around his neck. The seated figure wears gold earrings and bangles and sits on a red patterned cloth beside a golden lion-form throne piece. Behind them, other men in white and saffron stand and watch, one wearing a rudraksha mala. The scene suggests a devotee receiving blessing from a seated sannyasi-style figure.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09