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November 30 2005

A photograph taken in an indoor hall at night. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe sits on a white-draped seat and gently holds the face of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white dhoti, who is kneeling close in front of them. A microphone on a stand is at the lower left, a standing fan is behind the seat, and a line of white-clad people stands along the back wall. A green banner with partial English text is at the left edge.

A photograph inside a hall with a light tiled floor. A man with grey hair, white clothing and a white shawl bows forward with his palms pressed together while a long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless robe places a hand on his forehead in blessing. Behind them, several people in white kurtas stand, including a young man with an orange-red scarf and a man in glasses, with a yellow scarf and rudraksha-style beads visible on another. The setting suggests a darshan blessing. The copyright line and source credit are printed at the lower right.

December 06 2009

A photograph of a healing or blessing moment indoors under warm, dim lighting with hanging decorative cloth above. A person with long, dark, curly hair in an orange sleeveless top places a hand on the shoulder of a balding older man in a white short-sleeved shirt and light trousers who bends his head forward. A second woman in an orange-red sari with a bindi stands behind, reaching toward the man's forehead. A badge hangs from the man's neck and another orange-clad person stands at the right edge. The orange-clad figure with long curly hair shows appearance cues but is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the role is given as a devotee or sannyasi.

A photograph of a long-haired man in orange clothing with a wooden bead mala across his chest, kneeling and pressing both hands to the head of a bearded man in white ritual clothing with a light shawl. The bearded man has his hands on his chest and eyes closed. Behind them a bald man in orange and glasses, and a younger man in an orange-and-white garment, watch closely. On the left, two men in white kurtas stand near a sitting area. A red curtain and a tray of colourful items appear at the right. A banner hangs on the wall behind.

2010-07-03 +1 copies

Photograph of an indoor blessing moment. A long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl over a bare chest, wearing a white flower garland with a dark blue ribbon and a red-and-white floral necklace, smiles broadly while placing his right palm on the forehead of a seated older man with grey hair. The older man wears a plain white kurta, a dark rudraksha mala and a wristwatch, his hands folded in reverence. Behind them are a brown striped curtain, a water bottle and a white-draped table with a small card. Long, swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-adorned presentation are visible cues, so this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) giving blessing to a devotee, consistent with a darshan blessing.

A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a white flower garland with pink and green accents, placing his right palm on the forehead of a older man in a white short-sleeved striped shirt who is bowed before him. The seated man smiles warmly. A white cushioned seat, a microphone on a table, a small tray of sweets and a yellow plate sit at the left edge, with dark draped curtains and green foliage behind. The scene suggests a blessing being given to a devotee.

A kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with short grey-flecked hair and a stubbled beard, extends cupped hands toward a seated figure on a gold-trimmed red throne. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders, a long swept-back black hair style, a white horizontal tilak on the forehead and a dark rudraksha mala with a gold-toned necklace. The seated figure hands a small white object into the man's palms. Standing behind them are devotees in white, including a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a saffron-trimmed chain, with hands folded. Gold-framed red cushions and a dark-brown wooden floor complete the setting. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron shawl, swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, receiving the devotee's kneeling offering.

2012-05-14 +1 copies

December 28 2006

A photograph of an indoor ritual setting with a seated figure in long dark hair and saffron-orange robes, resting on a cream-upholstered chair beside a table draped with white cloth and a garland of white and red flowers. A man in a white shirt and trousers stands before the seated figure, holding a small folded paper and reaching toward a tray of fruit, while a second man in white clothing with an orange shawl stands at the right and another orange-clad attendant is partly visible behind. A decorated gold stand and a walking cane are visible at the left edge. The figure's distinctive long hair and saffron robes are visible cues, but the appearance is not conclusively established, so this is only a probable candidate for a person seated as the one receiving the devotee.

A photograph of an indoor gathering in dim, warm light. A person with long dark swept-back hair and an orange sleeveless top smiles while placing both hands on the head of a man with short hair who is bowing forward. The man wears a white loose shirt. Behind them, seated people in yellow and white clothing watch, and a plastic bottle sits at the lower edge.