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April 04 2012

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Photograph of a ceremonial blessing scene in a hall with red curtains. A man in a turban and yellow-gold robe, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a heavy ornate gold-toned necklace, smiles and touches the head of a devotee who bows with palms joined; the devotee wears an orange shirt and light trousers. A younger attendant in orange robes holds out a red tray with compartments containing small items, possibly rudraksha beads. Onlookers stand behind, and a camera operator is visible at left. a person: the turbaned man in yellow-gold robes with rudraksha malas and ornate necklace, giving a blessing to a bowing devotee.2012-04-04December 30 20112011-12-30A bare-chested man in a cream turban with a gold ornament, wearing a white cloth over the shoulder, multiple rudraksha malas and gold pendants, places his hands on the head of a man in a cream shirt who bows forward with hands joined in prayer. Other devotees in white and cream clothing stand nearby in a bright hall with pink walls and hanging orange and blue decorations. An older man with glasses stands at left with palms pressed together. The scene reads as a blessing or initiation.2012-04-15July 13 20132013-07-13December 13 20112011-12-13A photograph of a darshan moment in an indoor hall. A man in a yellow turban and yellow saffron-coloured shawl, with layered beaded necklaces, red and gold bangles on his arms, and a red tilak on his forehead, rests his right hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee who bows with his palms pressed together. The devotee wears a rudraksha mala and an orange cloth draped over his shoulder. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand behind them, and a projection screen glows in the background.2011-11-24A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in a bright hall with pink walls and orange banners. A smiling man in a cream turban, bare-chested with a white dhoti and orange-gold border, wears multiple rudraksha malas and gold ornaments on his neck and arm, and rests his hand on the head of an older man with grey hair who bows with palms pressed together. Another grey-haired man in white kurta and a bald man in a blue shirt stand beside them, and a monk in an orange robe with a plate of offerings appears at right, with a crowd of people behind. A purple logo appears at upper left and a copyright notice at right. The bearded figure in the turban has adornments and clothing that are distinctive, and the page indicates Swamiji was at this event, so this appearance-based candidate is labelled a probable Swamiji blessing a devotee.2012-04-15A photograph of a darshan line inside a temple hall. A smiling man in a pale cream-peach turban and matching draped garment, wearing multiple strands of gold-toned beaded necklaces and a red bangle, places his hand on the forehead of a devotee who bows with palms pressed together. Other devotees in white and light-coloured shirts stand with hands folded in the line. To the right, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe stands beside a tray holding small silver items, bangles and packets. Colourful painted temple murals or deity panels fill the background. a person: the turbaned man wears a turban, ornate draped clothing and gold beaded necklaces, a presentation consistent with the page's reference to a person, presented as a candidate only.2011-12-30April 03 20122012-04-03December 18 20112011-12-18 +1 copiesApril 09 20122012-04-09A photograph of a blessing moment at an indoor satsang hall. A smiling figure in an orange turban with a jewelled ornament and an orange saffron wrap, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, places his right hand on the head of a man in a dark green striped shirt and blue striped shirt who bows with palms joined. Several other people stand behind in light shirts, a white headband is visible, and a man in orange sits at the right edge. A white screen and wall lights are in the background.2011-12-24