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A 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.

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A photograph inside a temple hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a white-and-red forehead marking raises his hand in blessing over the head of a woman in a blue-and-white patterned sari, while a small boy in a red-and-white striped shirt leans in beside her. Behind them a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands watching, and a bald man in orange robes stands at right. A gold tray with a purple box and brass items sits at the lower right. Framed banners hang on the wall behind, and a decorated pillar with blue and yellow patterns stands between them.2010-10-24A photograph inside a temple hall with a corrugated roof and orange walls, showing a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and a white tilak mark on his forehead, his dark hair swept into a bun, standing face to face with a group of devotees. A woman in a blue patterned top with a white flower garland in her hair leans in, and a young boy in a red and white striped shirt holds a white cloth. Other devotees, including a woman in a maroon top and a light-haired woman, stand behind them, and an orange-clad attendant is at the right edge. Tall decorative poles with colourful patterns stand near the entrance, and wooden boxes sit on the floor. Swamiji (probable) is the man in the saffron-orange robe with the rudraksha mala and long hair in a bun, shown in conversation with devotees.2010-10-24A 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 copiesA 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.2010-10-24Inside a temple hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls, a long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a golden ceremonial staff and touches the head of a small child in a red cloth. Devotees line a wooden railing, including a woman in a pink and gold sari with bangles and a woman in a brown printed top. A young woman in white with green shawl stands at left with hands in namaste. Behind, a shaved-headed man in orange robe wears a mala, and in the foreground a shaved-headed man in orange holds a silver tray of papers. Religious pictures hang on the wall behind.December 13 20092009-12-13A photograph of a devotional blessing in a small indoor room. A bare-chested figure in a red-and-orange dhoti-style wrap with a rudraksha mala draped across the chest and neck is raising a hand toward the forehead of a young man in white who kneels, holding a red fruit in cupped hands. The figure has a long dark hair bun. Nearby, an elderly woman in a cream sari with a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala looks on, and a man in white with an orange cloth stands behind. On a table draped in orange cloth sit bananas, a plate of fruit, a small bowl and a white electric fan. Orange curtains and a framed picture appear at the right edge, and other devotees stand in the background.2014-07-04 +2 copiesA seated figure in an orange-and-maroon sannyasi-style garment with a long rudraksha mala, long swept-back hair and a red mark on the forehead, places a hand on the head of a crying small boy in a striped shirt held by a woman in a teal blouse with a white pearl necklace and a flower in her hair. Several onlookers in saffron, teal and yellow saris crowd a pink-walled room; a man in a saffron top photographs with a flash camera. Garlands of white and marigold flowers hang on the orange wall, and a framed deity picture is visible behind them. The scene shows a blessing with a visible crowd of family and devotees.2014-07-04 +1 copiesOctober 08 20122012-10-08A photograph inside a bright hall with pale walls and hanging orange and multicoloured tassel decorations. A long-haired man in an orange garment with a yellow border, bare-shouldered, places his hand on the head of a devotee; his distinctive long swept-back hair and orange robe are the appearance cues for a probable Swamiji. Beside him a shaven-headed man in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. In the foreground, women in saris and a woman holding a baby with folded hands and a young child stand watching. Behind them other devotees and attendees are visible near glass display cases. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan line.2011-02-20A photograph of a blessing moment at a tented hall. A long-haired man in an orange-red sleeveless garment with dark rudraksha beads around his neck places his right hand on the forehead of a small child in a pale yellow t-shirt, who is held by an adult man on the left whose hands are pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, a seated crowd in white clothing watches, and a decorated orange backdrop with floral garlands stands at the back. Striped decorative pillars and white draped fabric hang overhead. Other visible people include devotees in white and a bearded man in a white shirt behind the child.2010-10-12December 11 20112011-12-11