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A photograph inside a large hall with a metal roof and fluorescent lights. A man in an orange sleeveless robe with a pink and teal flower garland sits and places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and white trousers. The older man wears a rudraksha mala, a wristwatch and a bracelet, and bows with his palms joined. Behind them, seated devotees, a woman in a white sari with a black beaded necklace, and people in pale clothing watch. A brass plate or tray with offerings lies on the floor at right.

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July 25 20092009-07-25February 07 20102010-02-07A photograph at an indoor event hall where a man in an orange saffron garment and a long white-and-purple flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead, smiles while placing his hand on the head of a man bowing with palms pressed together in a white shirt. Other devotees in white and cream clothes stand nearby, including a man on the right with a gold-bordered white shawl and gold necklace holding his hands in anjali. A gold ceremonial chair sits in the background, with a gold-trimmed stage and orange and yellow decorative hangings above. The orange-clad man is a probable Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland, shown giving blessings in a darshan setting.2010-12-31A photograph of a blessing at an indoor evening event. A man in orange robes with long dark hair pulled back places his right hand on the crown of a man in a white shirt, whose eyes are closed and palms are pressed together at his forehead. A woman with hair tied back in a white top and a second man in a striped white shirt with folded hands stand close by, with a crowd and bright stage lights behind them. The robed figure has a long bare arm and an orange cloth, and appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the orange robes and long hair, while the blessing is given to a devotee.2010-02-14A photograph of a man with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange saffron robe wearing a multicoloured flower garland places his right palm on the forehead of a younger man in a light blue t-shirt with a wristwatch, who stands with hands joined in a respectful gesture. Behind them, other people in white and cream clothing and ID badges look on in an indoor hall.2010-06-27December 06 20092009-12-06A photograph of a darshan blessing at an indoor hall with a metal roof and bright lights. A man with long dark hair in an orange sleeveless top and orange robe places his hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt, while holding his neck. Behind them, another person in orange stands near a small oil lamp on a tray. A woman in white with a gold-bordered sari stands at the left edge, and a crowd of onlookers in white fills the background. a person is the central figure in orange, conferring the blessing.2010-02-14A photograph of an indoor event at night under bright ceiling lights. A bearded man in an orange sleeveless top and a long white floral garland stands at left, his hands on the head of a seated devotee in a cream short-sleeved shirt who leans forward with eyes closed. Behind them, out of focus, another person in light clothing and a red-and-white flower arrangement fill the foreground at left. The figure in orange has long, swept-back dark hair and a full beard, with distinctive saffron clothing and a garland, which are visible appearance cues, but his face is partly in shadow and his identity cannot be confirmed from the image itself, so he is labelled only as a probable Swamiji by appearance. The scene suggests a blessing being given to a devotee, with a sandalwood-coloured tilak mark visible on the figure in orange.2010-02-07A photograph of an indoor ashram gathering. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe with gold trim and a long multi-strand garland of white flowers and purple orchids around his neck, along with gold-bead ceremonial necklaces. He smiles while another man reaches to place a hand on his head in blessing. Several devotees stand around with palms pressed together in namaskar, including a man in an orange shirt and an older man in white. Behind them, rows of people in white and pastel clothing stand in the hall, and a gilded throne-like seat is visible at the back. A glass tray holding gold-coloured items sits at the lower right.2010-12-31A photograph of a man in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair swept back, placing his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with a beaded rudraksha-style mala and bangles. The young man has his eyes closed and head bowed. Behind them, a large hall with a metal ceiling and bright lights; several onlookers, including women in saffron and dark sarees, stand watching. A purple logo appears in the top-left corner.2010-02-14Indoor photograph in a hall with a white tent-style ceiling, a projection screen and hanging decorative fabric panels with pink, yellow and orange patterns. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands on the left, reaching out and touching a devotee's forehead. The man on the right wears a long white garland with red flowers, a rudraksha mala, and an orange saffron garment; he has long swept-back dark hair and smiles. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with folded hands, and a man in a green shirt stands at the far left. Brass lamps and offerings are visible at the edges. The man in saffron matches the page's a person cues (long hair, saffron garment, rudraksha mala) but identity is uncertain.2010-11-22July 25 20092009-07-25