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A photograph of a darshan-style blessing in an ashram hall with orange walls. A seated figure in a saffron-orange shawl and dark hair is seen from the side, with their hand raised to the forehead of a standing man in a cream kurta and dark trousers, who bows with hands pressed to his chest. A bald man in white kurta stands behind, and several men in white dhotis and a white-clad woman stand along the wall. A blue-patterned mat and orange cloth lie on the floor.

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A 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 seated man in a white shirt kneels on an orange cloth with a blue mat bearing partial lettering at his feet, while a woman in orange sleeveless clothing and a bald man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stand behind an orange-upholstered chair. The woman, seated on the chair, touches the kneeling man's forehead in blessing. Standing around them are men in white and yellow shawls, one in a white dhoti with a purple-marked shirt, and another in orange robes. A wooden tray with small items sits beside the chair, and a painted red and white border decorates the wall behind.2010-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial blessing on an outdoor terrace. A man in an orange sleeveless robe with long hair tied back places his right hand on the crown of a seated man in a white shirt, who has his hands pressed to his chest and a red-and-yellow cloth draped over his shoulder. Behind them, a standing man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala watches, and another young man in orange kurta stands at right. A white wall with a painted lotus motif and an orange cloth backdrop fill the background, with a speaker on the upper left.2010-07-07A 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 a seated young man in a pale yellow shirt with a rudraksha mala, eyes closed, receiving a blessing. A person in an orange sleeveless top with long curly dark hair stands before him, one hand pressed to his forehead. Behind, a man in white with an orange shawl rests a hand on the seated man's shoulder. Other people in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand at the edges, and a blue mat with the word a person sits in the foreground. A table with items is at the right edge.2010-07-07A 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 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.2010-07-27A photograph of a seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, placing his hand on the head of a young man in white shirt and trousers who sits with eyes closed on the ground. The seated figure sits on an orange cushion beside a wooden tray holding small items. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands alongside other people in white clothing; a microphone is held by a woman in white at left background. The orange and blue patterned mat lies in the foreground, and a red and white painted wall with a deity figure is in the background. The orange-robed figure has long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads, consistent with a probable Swamiji depiction in an in-person blessing; the identification remains uncertain.2010-07-10A seated man in long dark hair and an orange saffron garment places his right hand on the head of a standing man in a cream collared shirt and rudraksha mala, who presses his palms together in respect. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in white with an orange shawl and another man in white with a yellow shawl and forehead markings stand at a tented ritual space, with a tray of sweets and offerings at the right. Several onlookers in white and yellow clothing stand in the background, a yellow pillar with a decorative band is visible at the top, and a gold trishul rests near the seated figure.2010-08-04July 07 20102010-07-07July 07 20102010-07-07December 29 20092009-12-29