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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.

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A 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.2010-07-13Photo of a blessing moment at an outdoor gathering. A figure in an orange robe with a long brown bead mala sits in a chair, one hand resting on the head of a seated devotee in white clothes. Several other devotees in white kneel or sit around, some with hands pressed in prayer, one holding a trident-shaped staff. Another orange-robed attendant stands at the upper right. Swamiji (probable): the seated orange-robed figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, and is giving blessings as a guru. Devotees in white attend, with a mix of grey-haired and dark-haired heads in the foreground.2006-07-12December 29 20102010-12-29A seated man in an orange robe and marigold garlands sits on a golden throne with a red cushioned back, his hand raised toward the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with hands folded. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala watches, a woman in a maroon sari with a red bindi stands at left, and another man in white stands near the throne. A gold-ornamented carved backdrop and a red curtain frame the scene, with a thatched structure and greenery visible at the top left. The setting appears to be an outdoor-side pavilion with devotees receiving blessings.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall with orange and yellow tassel hangings. A man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a white dhoti with a gold border, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and a bangle on his upper arm; he smiles while placing his hand on the head of a bowing devotee in white clothes with a mala. Beside him, a man in an orange robe holds a silver tray of offerings. Other white-clad devotees and a shaved-headed man stand in the background.2011-02-14A 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 photograph of an indoor event at night. A man in a red sleeveless top and orange shawl stands on the right, his hand pressed on the head of an older man with grey hair and thin-framed glasses who bows forward in a white shirt. A woman in a white blouse with gold-coloured arm bands stands at the left, supporting the elder's arm. Behind them, a man in an orange shawl and another man in a white shirt look on, and several more people stand in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment.2009-09-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja in an ashram courtyard with an orange-draped floor mat. A seated figure in long dark hair and an orange robe sits in a cushioned chair, bending forward to touch the forehead of a bald man in an orange robe who kneels before him and holds his feet. Standing behind them is a bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl with a tilak. Further back, standing men wear white dhotis with yellow shawls, and one older man wears a white shirt and rudraksha mala. A pink and purple flower arrangement sits beside the chair, a carved stone pillar and a deity murti are visible at right, and a tray of offerings rests on a side table.2010-07-27June 06 20122012-06-06April 19 20082008-04-19A seated man in an orange-saffron garment with long, swept-back black hair places his hand on the head of an older man bowing forward in a white shirt and white dhoti. The bowing man has a red mark on his forehead and holds his hands together in namaskar near his chest. Behind them a line of men in white and light shirts stand and watch in a hall with striped white canopy and decorated pillars with painted elephant motifs. A red velvet cushion sits at the right edge and a small tray of items is set on a white cloth in the foreground. The seated figure's distinctive long hair and saffron clothing match the a person cues, while the others are devotees.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron sleeveless garment and a long yellow-beaded mala draped over the shoulders places a hand on the head of an older man bending forward with palms joined in a respectful posture. The figure has long dark hair swept back and a distinctive ceremonial bead garland. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with palms together, some wearing orange shawls and rudraksha-style malas. A woman in a cream sari with a red border sits in the foreground, a yellow-cloth-draped shoulder visible, and a fruit rests on a tray at the bottom edge. The setting is an indoor hall with bright lights and a crowd in the background.2010-02-15