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A photograph of a temple-hall ritual in which a long-haired man in an orange saffron cloth and a leopard-print shawl with a dark rudraksha mala stands centre frame, pressing his palm to the forehead of an elderly man in a grey knit cap and pink-orange wrap who holds his hands in anjali. Around them, a man in a white shirt with a lanyard holds his hands together, a younger man in a blue shirt stands nearby, and temple priests in white dhotis with red borders and bald-shaved heads stand at right. The orange-and-white banner hangs from the pillar above, with colourful painted columns and a shrine decorated with deity images behind. The scene reads as a blessing or initiation moment.

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A photograph of an indoor ashram gathering. A man with long dark hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a leopard-print shawl stands center-right, placing his hand on the head of an elderly man wearing a grey knit cap, glasses and a salmon-pink shawl, who holds folded hands and a white envelope. Several people in white clothes watch with folded hands, including a bald man in white with a shawl at left. Other shaved-headed men in white dhotis and orange cloth with white forehead markings stand at right, one holding a small red-and-white box. A decorated backdrop with a framed picture and orange draping fills the background.2010-11-30A photo of a group in an indoor hall with a draped canopy and a pillar wrapped in colourful cloth. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a leopard-print shawl over saffron-orange robes holds a folded paper in both hands and wears a beaded mala. Probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and beaded mala; he is the central figure receiving the paper. To his right, saffron-robed men with white sandalwood tilak on their foreheads stand near a tray of offerings. On the left, a bald man in white with an ID lanyard and a man in a pink-orange wrap and white knit cap stand with palms pressed together in namaste. Others stand behind, including a man in a light grey shirt, also in namaste, and a man in a blue t-shirt.2010-11-30A photograph of an outdoor event under a dark tent canopy. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair and white markings on his forehead wears an orange saffron robe and a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. He holds a small object in his hands and places his right hand on the head of a man kneeling before him. To the left, several people stand at a metal barrier with hands pressed together in prayer, including a man in a light shirt with a rudraksha mala and a young boy in glasses. Behind him, a shaved-head monk in orange and devotees in white stand near steel railings, with a woman in a white sari at the right edge. The orange robe and leopard shawl are cues consistent with the a person label, the page indicates his presence, and the appearance is consistent but not certain.2010-11-09Photograph of a satsang-style greeting indoors. A central figure with long dark hair tied back wears a leopard-print shawl over orange clothing and raises a hand in blessing, placing his palm on the head of a bowing man in white shirt and white trousers with a rudraksha mala. Nearby, a man in a light blue shirt presses palms together, and other men in white shirts, a checked shirt and glasses stand behind. On the right, a shaven-headed young man in white dhoti with a gold chain and a tilak holds a white box with red trim. Saffron-robed men stand further back. Colourful striped pillars and white drapery decorate the hall.2010-11-30A photograph of a ritual blessing at an indoor ashram hall with a white canopy and orange-and-gold banners overhead. A long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala draped across his chest places his right palm on the head of a short-haired devotee in a white shirt, while holding a paper in his left hand. Nearby, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a red tilak and gold chain watches, and a wooden tray holds apples and a brass plate. Several devotees with folded hands stand around, including a grey-bearded man in white with a yellow shawl, and a silver plate sits in the foreground.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated hall with white drapery and tall pillars wrapped in coloured patterns with orange tassels. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a red bindi, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala gives a blessing by placing his hand on the forehead of a older man in a red checked shirt who holds his hands together in namaste. Another devotee in pink-orange robes with folded hands stands beside them. A man in orange robes at right holds a silver tray with a small lamp. Several other people in white garments stand in the background.2011-01-23A photograph of a blessing moment at an outdoor pavilion with colourful striped pillars and white draped ceiling. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white dhoti with a gold border, rudraksha malas and red-and-gold wrist threads, places his hand on the head of a seated devotee in a white shirt. He holds a folded paper in his other hand. To the right, a monk in orange robes holds a silver tray with flowers and offerings. Behind them, devotees in white and white-and-orange clothing stand and watch. A man in orange with an orange head wrap stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a blessing or prasad distribution during a satsang.2011-02-14A photograph of a devotional ritual inside a hall. A man in saffron-orange robes with a long dark rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark stands at the centre, extending his right hand to touch the head of a bald devotee in white shirt. The devotee has his hands folded in namaskar. Other devotees in white and checked shirts stand with folded hands on the left, and a man in white dhoti holds papers. On the right, a person in white holds a silver tray with brass items and a red-orange cloth. Behind, a bald priest in orange and white dhoti stands near a decorated backdrop with a golden canopy and hanging lamps. Several people in the background wear white. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment.2010-11-30A photograph of an indoor satsang-style gathering under a white canopy with colourful hanging fabric tassels in orange, yellow and blue. A man in an orange robe with a long rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a young man in a pale yellow-green checked shirt, who stands with his palms pressed together and eyes closed. Behind him a young man in a white t-shirt and jeans stands with hands clasped. On the right foreground a bald man in a white shirt and yellow shawl stands at the edge of the frame, and a brass or gold ritual vessel rests in the lower foreground. Several other men in white and light clothing stand in the background.2010-10-12October 07 20102010-10-07 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall with colourful striped banners hanging behind. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala places a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt, who stands with hands together. Next to them a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with white tripundra marks and a gold-beaded necklace stands beside a silver tray. Several onlookers in shirts and a child in a navy top watch nearby.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph inside a plain hall with peach walls and white windows. A person with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top, an orange-red shawl and dark rudraksha malas, stands centre and touches the head of a young boy in a teal shirt and glasses, who has his hands folded in prayer. Her role suggests a blessing, and a probable Swamiji candidate appears by appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas. On the left an elderly man in white with folded hands bows. Behind them men and youths in white dhotis and orange cloth stand, some wearing lanyards. In the foreground a silver tray holds gold-coloured items. A hanging orange and red banner decorates the top of the room.2010-10-12