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Photograph of a satsang-style blessing. A smiling man in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala places his palm on the head of an older grey-haired man in a light blue shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Another orange-robed, shaved-headed monk stands in the foreground, and a silver tray with a gold-coloured object sits at the lower left. Several onlookers in white and light shirts are behind them under a dark ceiling. The orange-robed blesser has long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads, a distinctive presentation, so he is a Swamiji (probable) figure giving a blessing.

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Indoor gathering under a dark tent-like ceiling with colourful hanging banners at the back. In the centre a man in glasses and white shirt is being approached by devotees; a bare-backed monk in saffron-orange cloth with a rudraksha mala stands with his back to the camera. On the right a shaven-headed monk in orange robes and a beaded necklace speaks. A man in a pink shirt in the left foreground holds his hands together in prayer. A silver vessel and a brass pot sit in the lower foreground. Several people are visible, with the saffron-robed monks and devotees clustered closely together.2010-11-01A photograph of a darshan line under a tent canopy with metal trusses. A long-haired man in an orange saffron garment and rudraksha mala, with a bare upper body, holds a gold-tipped ceremonial staff and places his right hand on the head of a man in a striped green shirt. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a polished silver tray. Devotees with folded hands and women in saris stand behind a metal railing.2010-10-30A photograph of a temple-hall scene under a corrugated roof with hanging decorations. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless robe, wearing a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads and a forehead marking, reaches out to greet a line of devotees along a metal railing. Devotees in white clothes press their palms together or reach forward to touch his hand. Beside him, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes holds a brass tray draped with orange cloth. A priest in white stands behind, and a red and gold backdrop is visible in the background. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in the orange sleeveless robe with rudraksha malas and forehead marking is the.2010-09-13A photo of a devotional scene under a tent canopy with a metal truss frame and hanging decorations. A bare-chested man in orange cloth with long swept-back hair and a dark rudraksha mala raises his right hand in blessing toward a line of people with palms pressed together. Beside him, a shaven-headed man in orange robes holds a silver tray with a gold-coloured item and a small white object. Onlookers stand behind a metal railing, including a man in a grey striped shirt and a woman in a blue sari. Swamiji (probable) cues: the figure in orange has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a bare-chested orange garment, and is performing a blessing. Visible people: about six to eight, with several more partially seen at the edges.2010-10-30Indoor ceremony where a saffron-robed priest with a shaved head and sandalwood paste on his arm places his hand on the head of a man with grey hair, who bows with palms pressed together. The priest wears orange clothing, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and an orange turban is visible on another figure. Around them stand other men in green, white and maroon, some with hands folded in prayer. Behind is a decorated altar with yellow-orange flower garlands and a deity murti. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment.2011-12-10A photograph of an indoor gathering where a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala is reaching out to touch the forehead of a devotee, who has his palms pressed together in namaste. Several other devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded in anjali, and a priest in white with a red-bordered cloth and shaved head stands at right holding a silver tray with gold items. A wall backdrop shows a deity image with an orange-curtained alcove, and a hanging orange and red decoration is visible at top. The rudraksha-garlanded man in orange is a candidate for a person based on his saffron robe and mala, and he is giving blessing to devotees.2010-11-30Photograph of a devotee line under a corrugated tin roof with a dark metal framework and hanging saffron fabric. A long-haired man in an orange shawl over a bare upper body, with a rudraksha mala, places his palm on the head of a man in a red shirt while others wait and clasp hands. On the right, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray of gold bangles and folded cloth. Women in white uniform and onlookers stand at the back.2010-11-03A photograph of a blessing moment in a hall with framed portraits on the wall behind. A bare-chested man in an orange dhoti-style wrap and orange turban, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and gold bangles, places both hands on the head of an older white-haired man in a white kurta and rudraksha mala, who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Other devotees in white shirts, rudraksha malas and checked shirts stand nearby, one with hands folded.2012-02-09Outdoor temple-style scene under a corrugated tin roof with steel trusses. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace smiles while placing his palm on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows with folded hands. Beside him stands a shaved-headed man in white with a white forehead mark and a red-beaded necklace, and at right a younger man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. A gold ceremonial item rests on an orange cloth at lower right, and red and gold decorations hang in the background. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), the long-haired figure in saffron robes with rudraksha mala and gold necklace, giving blessing.2010-11-14Photograph of a crowded indoor hall under a corrugated metal roof with exposed steel trusses. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair, a red bindi, a dark rudraksha mala and an orange saffron robe reaches out to bless a devotee. A second orange-robed sannyasi in the right foreground holds a silver tray with gold ornaments. A man in a light blue shirt and a man on the left with white forehead markings stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. Women in saris and a purple top watch from behind a metal barrier. Swamiji (probable): the central orange-robed figure with long hair, rudraksha mala and bindi.2010-10-30A photograph of a temple darshan line under a corrugated metal canopy. Men and boys stand behind a metal barrier with hands pressed together in namaskar. A man with long dark hair and a white forehead mark wears an orange robe and a beaded rudraksha mala, extending his hands toward the devotees. Beside him, a figure in orange and gold ornaments stands near a flower-decorated shrine, and a bald priest in an orange robe with a red-bordered shawl holds a brass plate in the foreground. Several devotees wear white shirts, blue and striped shirts, and red clothing. The setting appears to be an open temple area with hanging lamps and a flower garland. +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25