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A photograph inside a temple hall with a pink-walled interior and a colourful painted arch behind. A man in an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala, a white forehead band and a topknot places his hand on the head of a man in glasses and striped shirt. A young boy in a black t-shirt stands in front and a hand holds a plate of fruit and offerings. Several people stand behind, and a woman in a white top watches at the right edge.

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A photograph of a temple-like open hall with a corrugated metal roof and colourful painted pillars. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala and a white horizontal forehead mark stands at center, pressing his hand on the head of a boy in a dark shirt who stands before him with hands joined. Behind them, devotees in white and dark clothes stand with palms together, and a woman in a blue sari watches at right. A small brass vessel and an offering are held near the bottom. A colourful painted deity image hangs on the back wall. a person: the robed man wears a rudraksha mala and saffron clothing and performs blessing on the boy.2010-10-24 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14A photograph taken under a corrugated metal roof shows a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a white forehead band placing his right hand on the head of a man in a white striped shirt and dark tie, who bows with hands folded. The robed figure holds a small folded paper in his left hand, and a wooden box sits in front of him. Several people in white and light clothing stand behind, some with palms pressed together, and a bald man in white is at the right edge. a person is shown by the orange robe, long swept hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial forehead marking. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan.2010-10-24December 27 20112011-12-27A photograph under a corrugated metal roof showing a robed figure in orange clothing with a dark rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark, placing one hand on the head of a man in a white collared shirt who bows his head. The robed figure holds folded papers in the other hand. Behind them, several onlookers in white and light clothing stand with hands pressed together, and a saffron-robed monk stands at the right edge. A wooden table with a cloth is in the foreground.2010-10-24A photograph of a temple setting under a corrugated metal roof with black steel trusses. In the foreground, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long black rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt, who has his eyes closed and hands together. The orange-robed figure has a white headband and holds a small stack of white papers in his left hand. Other devotees in white shirts stand nearby, and a man in a shaved-head saffron robe is at the right edge. A printed sign with text hangs on the orange wall at left.2010-10-24A photograph inside a decorated hall with white draped ceiling fabric and colourful striped pillars. A man in an orange saffron garment with an orange shawl and a dark rudraksha-style mala stands at centre, one hand pressed on the forehead of a man in a light blue shirt with a bag strap, who holds a small bundle of purple garlands or beads in his other hand. A bindi is visible on the standing man's forehead. Other men in white shirts and a monk in orange stand around, and a wooden box of offerings is visible at the lower right. The person giving the blessing has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron-orange clothing, consistent with a person presence, but the identification is not certain.2010-10-09A 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 copiesA photo of a temple-style gathering under a tin roof with lattice beams. A man in saffron-orange robes, with long dark swept-back hair, rudraksha mala beads and a white-and-red forehead mark, holds a tall golden staff topped with a ceremonial finial and places his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt. The recipient has his hands joined in respect while other devotees in white shirts and lungis stand close. A second saffron-robed monastic in the foreground holds a silver tray. Several bystanders, including a woman in glasses, look on. Hanging ornaments and a red-and-white painted pillar frame the scene. Probable Swamiji (saffron robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala) giving blessing with a golden staff.2010-10-31 +1 copiesNovember 13 20102010-11-13A photo inside a covered hall with orange-painted walls and colourful striped pillars. A man with long hair tied back, a white forehead band, a rudraksha mala and an orange shawl presses his fingers to the forehead of a young boy in a red top. A woman in a blue patterned top with white flowers in her hair stands beside the boy, and a bald monk in orange robes stands at the right edge. Behind them, other devotees watch. On a table in front are a purple box, papers and brass items. Probable Swamiji's cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange shawl; he is performing a blessing on the child.2010-10-24A 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.2010-10-30