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A photograph of a temple blessing scene. A seated man in orange clothes and a long rudraksha mala places his hands on the head of a kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt with a gold-bordered cloth. Nearby, several men wear white with orange shawls, and an older man with silver hair and a white vest watches. Brass bells and a brass lamp sit on a ledge at the right, with orange-red and yellow flower decorations behind, and a stone carved pillar at the top. The seated man's figure has appearance cues of a long swept-back hairstyle and ceremonial orange and rudraksha, so he is a person, but the page says he is not at this event and the appearance is uncertain. Visible people number about six to twelve.

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A photograph of a seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala placing his hand on the head of a bowing devotee. The devotee wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered edge and bends forward. Around them, men in white shirts and orange shawls stand or bend, and a partially visible woman in a floral salwar is at the right edge. Brass lamps and an orange cloth are visible in the background near a stone pillar. The orange-robed man has long dark hair and a dark mala, and the scene suggests a blessing or darshan.2010-07-13A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with a long rudraksha mala and a red mark on his forehead places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white. Beside him, a man in white with a saffron-orange shawl and a grey-haired man in white with a white tilak and beaded necklace stand close, and a cameraman with a video camera films the scene. Behind them are a copper vessel and a brass oil lamp on a pale surface, with red-and-orange cloth hanging in the background. The setting appears to be a temple-like hall with a stone lion carving and red railings.2010-07-13A photograph of an outdoor temple-style courtyard with a dark stone shrine niche and red-and-white striped railings. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair, wearing a thick red and yellow flower garland with green leaves, stands at right, receiving a plate of white flower garlands and offerings from a younger man in orange robes who kneels in front of him. Another orange-robed attendant stands behind, and at left an older man in white clothes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds his palms together in greeting beside a bare-headed man in white. Marigolds and rose petals are scattered on a white-draped altar at right, and a bronze lamp stand is visible. Swamiji (probable): the orange-robed man receiving the garland has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a flower garland, which fits the visible cues.2008-08-07A photograph of a padapuja-style blessing on a gilded throne. A seated person in a saffron-orange robe with a large red rose garland and long swept-back hair places his right hand on the head of a man in an off-white embroidered kurta who bows forward with palms pressed together. Two women in white and cream saris stand behind, one smiling, another in a white sari with a black beaded mala, and partially visible figures in orange and white are at the left edge. A carved wooden table with a red cloth and red flowers sits in front of the throne. The seated figure's cues are the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland, so he is a probable Swamiji.2010-08-26 +1 copiesA crowd of men gathers at a stone-walled courtyard entrance beside a whitewashed building with a red-and-white striped railing. A long-haired figure in an orange robe and a garland of red roses and green leaves stands at right, reaching toward a young man in white dhoti and yellow shawl who holds a brass pot decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange marigolds. Nearby, bearded men in orange sannyasi robes stand behind them, and devotees in white clothes press palms together or raise hands to their heads. A black board with white lettering hangs on the wall, and a carved stone pillar stands at right.2008-08-07A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair wears a thick yellow and red flower garland and rests his hand on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt and dark-rimmed glasses who bends forward with palms joined in respect. The robed figure sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carving at the back. Behind them stands a woman in the background, a boy in a pink shirt at left, and an orange-and-red painted wall with a black board listing donor names. A wooden shelf with an orange cloth and rudraksha beads is in front of the throne. Two people are visible in the central action, with additional onlookers partly visible. The robed figure is an appearance-based a person candidate; the throne and orange robe are the strongest cues, though the face is not visible enough for certainty.2010-08-15A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with long hair tied back, resting one hand on the shoulder of a young man in a pale pink collared shirt who stands before the seat. Beside the seat, a second saffron-robed attendant stands at an open wooden box with a red cushion nearby. Around them, men in white kurtas and orange or yellow shawls and a woman in a white sari with a dark plain blouse look on, one man with a red tilak mark on his forehead. The setting is a temple-like courtyard with a dark wall panel of names and a carved stone pillar at right. The seated figure's identity cannot be determined from appearance, so the role is described as a seated saffron-robed person.2010-07-07A photograph at a temple-like courtyard with a stone carved wall and red-and-white striped barrier. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment, a large red and green flower garland around his neck, and gold bracelets; he is smiling and his hands rest on the stone ledge. Several devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, stand in front. A younger man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl holds a brass pot decorated with white jasmine garlands, and others extend hands in offering. Two women in white and a bearded man in orange robes stand nearby. Behind them a dark plaque on the wall reads Dhyanapeetam and Ananda Sabha. A stone deity relief is visible on the pillar. a person: the saffron-clad man with long hair, a flower garland and gold bracelets is receiving the offering.2008-08-07A seated figure in an orange sleeveless garment with an orange shawl places his hands on the head of a man bending forward in white dhoti and shirt wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands near a second man in white with a yellow shawl, and other men in white with yellow shawls and a white-clad woman stand along an orange-walled hall. A blue and orange mat with printed text lies on the floor in front, and a cushion sits at right. The seated figure's hair is long and swept back, and he wears a shawl and clothing in saffron tones, which are cues for the appearance-based a person candidate, though the page does not confirm he is present.2010-07-29A photograph of a devotee in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala bowing with folded hands while a seated person in orange robes places a palm on his head. Standing behind them are several men in white with yellow shawls, one bald man in white with an orange shawl, and a woman in the background doorway. The walls are orange-red and a blue and yellow mat with printed script lies on the floor. The seated figure has short dark hair and an orange shawl draped over the shoulders; a bare-chested figure is not visible.2010-07-29A seated man in orange sannyasi robes with a yellow flower garland and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in white ritual dhoti and shawl with red border, who holds his hands together in namaskar and wears gold beaded necklaces. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, bare-armed sleeveless orange garment, and sits on an ornate gold and red throne. Behind them a board lists donors who built the Ananda Sabha, and a woman in a cream sari with a tray stands at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange with long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate throne, giving blessing to a devotee.2010-08-19October 28 20102010-10-28