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Photograph of a ceremonial blessing line in a hall with pink walls and red drapes. A person in an orange-and-gold turban, gold-bead garland, heavy gold necklace and maroon-and-gold dhoti stands at right, placing a hand on the head of a shaved-headed man in a checked shirt. Beside them an elderly man in white with a grey beard holds his palms together, and a man in white with a lanyard stands nearby. Another man in white with gold-bordered cloth and rudraksha beads holds a tray of green fruit at right. Gold-bordered white garments and a golden seat are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the turbaned, gold-garlanded figure giving the blessing; the appearance cues are the saffron-orange turban, layered gold ornaments and ceremonial clothing, and the figure holds a folded paper.

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Indoor photo in a large hall with white walls, ceiling lights and red curtains. A man in a rust-orange turban with a white jewel ornament, gold necklace of large beads and orange-gold drape touches the forehead of a white-haired elderly man in white with a white vibhuti mark. Beside them, a bald man in an orange robe stands near a white-clad man in glasses and a shaved-headed elderly man with white forehead marks presses his palms together. Devotees in white clothes stand behind the barrier and a floral garland hangs in the background.2013-11-05Indoor darshan scene in a hall with white walls and a red curtain. A man in an orange turban, orange-and-gold cloth and a gold chain necklace with a pendant blesses a kneeling devotee by placing his palm on the devotee's head. The devotee wears a white shirt and grey-green patterned shawl, hands pressed together in prayer. Other devotees in white kneel or stand nearby, and a shrine with a deity murti and colourful decorations is visible at the back. Several standing people in white and light shirts line the room. a person cues are present on the man in the orange turban: ornate gold chain and orange ceremonial dress, though the appearance is only suggestive.2013-07-31October 29 20132013-10-29 +1 copiesAugust 03 20132013-08-03July 07 20132013-07-07November 05 20132013-11-05August 16 20132013-08-16November 05 20132013-11-05November 05 20132013-11-05A photograph of a blessing ritual indoors. A figure in a saffron-orange turban with a gold ornament, a heavy gold necklace and bangles, and a maroon and gold sari-style garment places a hand on the head of a young man in a white t-shirt whose palms are pressed together. a person: the central figure wears a saffron turban, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a folded paper, which marks a ceremonial role. Around them stand devotees in white and red clothing with hands folded in prayer, and on the right a person in orange with white sacred markings on the arm. A tray with offerings and a microphone sit in the foreground.2011-12-03August 16 20132013-08-16A man in an orange turban, saffron-orange draped robe with gold edging, layered gold necklace and gold armband stands on the right and places his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows with hands folded. Two men in white and light striped shirts stand to the left, and a bearded man in glasses behind them watches. Behind, saffron-robed attendants and devotees fill a hall with red curtains, a projector screen, and white bases with rope barriers. The orange-robed figure with turban and gold ornaments is a person; this is an in-person scene of blessing at a gathering.2013-08-02