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July 28 2008

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November 06 20112011-11-06A photograph of a satsang gathering in which a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl, with a blue flower tucked above his forehead, extends his right arm in a blessing gesture toward a row of men in white shirts and kurtas who stand with palms pressed together at their chests. A bald man in orange robes stands at the right edge, and rudraksha-style beaded bracelets are visible on the central figure's wrist. Gold necklaces and a red bindi mark his appearance, and a colourful backdrop is visible behind the crowd. The orange-robed figure's appearance is consistent with the page's description of the swamiji, though this is an appearance-based candidate only: Swamiji (probable) in the orange turban and shawl, performing a blessing at satsang.2011-10-17August 23 20102010-08-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a figure in a bright saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron top raises a hand to bless the head of a man in a cream shirt, who bows his head. Around them, several men in white and cream shirts stand or bend in a crowd, some wearing glasses, in a dimly lit hall. The orange-clad figure has long dark hair and a small tattoo on the upper arm, and appears to be giving a blessing, a darshan-style gesture. The figure's identity is not established from appearance.2010-01-22December 18 20112011-12-18A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja scene indoors in a hall with warm lighting. A smiling man in a saffron-orange turban with a jeweled white and gold ornament, a saffron-orange shawl over an orange garment, and a long gold bead necklace stands centrally, extending his arm to touch the head of a kneeling man in white clothes with hands in anjali. Long dark hair falls at his back. Around him devotees in white and orange clothing stand with hands folded in prayer, and a priest on the right with a shaved head, white dhoti and sandalwood markings on his forehead and arms looks on. A shaved-headed man in white stands to the left with hands in namaste. Behind them a gold-framed backdrop and a brass tray with offerings are visible.2011-08-19 +2 copiesOutdoors in a village courtyard with a thatched hut and trees behind, a crowd gathers around a central figure in a saffron-orange sannyasi robe with long dark hair, whose hand is raised in blessing toward an elderly man in white who bows with his head down. The robed figure's other hand rests on the head of a young girl in a red top and red-patterned dress. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and shirts and a man in a checked shirt bend forward, and a man on the right wears white with a rudraksha mala. a person appearance is noted, based on long swept-back hair and saffron robe, in an in-person blessing scene.2010-01-20Night outdoor darshan scene. A man in an orange turban, long dark swept hair, and an orange sleeveless top with an orange shawl stands at right, extending his right hand toward the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a blue ID lanyard and a rudraksha mala who bows with palms pressed together. Probable Swamiji (probable) is visible with long hair, an orange turban and orange clothing. Around them, men in white kurtas, rudraksha malas and orange shawls stand, and a man in an orange shawl appears at upper right. A green-and-white ceremony backdrop and orange banners are behind them.2010-02-17A night-time photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron-orange garment, with a red tilak on the forehead, placing a hand on the crown of a bald, grey-bearded man in a blue-and-white striped shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Around them stand several onlookers in white and cream shirts, one wearing an orange shawl, with bright coloured lights glowing in the background. A tall, swept-back long hair and ceremonial orange attire are visible, but the person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the presiding figure is described by role as a giver of blessing. Several more people are visible in the crowd behind them.2010-01-20Outdoor photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and a heavy gold necklace, smiling as he places both hands on the head of a man in a white shirt who wears a large garland of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. Around them, devotees with folded hands and joyful expressions watch, including a woman in a beige sari with gold bangles and an elderly man in white with his palms pressed together. Blue sky, palm trees and a tree line form the background, with flower petals on a ledge at right.2006-12-23November 17 20112011-11-17A photograph of an outdoor crowd on a paved path beside a white multi-storey building with grey pillars and windows. At centre, a man in a saffron-orange turban and matching saffron-orange robe, wearing a long rudraksha mala, stands with palms pressed together in namaste and a broad smile. Around him, devotees in white shirts and mundus, a woman in white and orange patterned sari, and a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and orange rosette ribbon stand close, some with hands folded. Some carry white cloth bags printed with a logo.2007-12-12