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A photograph inside a hall with white and cream draped ceiling fabric, decorative striped columns and a projection screen behind. A man in an orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and red forehead mark places his hand on the head of a young devotee in a yellow checked shirt, who stands with palms pressed together. Beside them a bald man in orange robes holds a silver tray with a golden object on it. Another devotee in white, hands folded, stands to the right, and several other people in white and yellow clothing are visible in the background. A purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.

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A photograph of an indoor gathering where a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala is reaching out to touch the forehead of a devotee, who has his palms pressed together in namaste. Several other devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded in anjali, and a priest in white with a red-bordered cloth and shaved head stands at right holding a silver tray with gold items. A wall backdrop shows a deity image with an orange-curtained alcove, and a hanging orange and red decoration is visible at top. The rudraksha-garlanded man in orange is a candidate for a person based on his saffron robe and mala, and he is giving blessing to devotees.2010-11-30A photograph of a satsang hall with draped bunting and hanging banners. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold pendant necklace places a hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt and pale striped top. Nearby, an attendant in an orange robe holds a silver tray of offerings. Other devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded in prayer on the left. Colourful striped cloth covers tables in the background, and a red-and-gold ornament hangs overhead.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a hall with a white tent canopy, maroon drapes and a projection screen. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long dark rudraksha mala holds a small wooden-lidded box and blesses a bowing devotee by placing a hand on his head. Nearby, a bald sannyasi in orange robes stands at right, and a man in white dhoti-style clothing stands at far right. A man in a pale yellow-striped shirt bends forward with hands joined in namaste. Several other people in white ritual clothes stand in the background, with a golden throne-like seat visible beside the dais. The central figure's distinctive hair and rudraksha adornment are visible, but his identity is not established beyond appearance.2010-10-19October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA busy indoor hall under a white fabric ceiling with ceiling fans and a striped pillar. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a red-and-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala extends his hand toward a row of people in white clothes with folded hands. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with a brass lamp and small offerings. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together, one in a green shirt, and women in white saris with yellow borders stand at the right edge.2011-02-02November 13 20102010-11-13A photograph of a hall with decorated pillars and draped fabric. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange shawl and robes places his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows with palms pressed together. The standing man in orange holds a silver tray of offerings, and an orange-robed attendant stands beside him with another tray. On the left, a bespectacled man in white with a rudraksha mala and gold bangles stands with palms joined. Other devotees in white and saffron stand behind on a striped mat. The orange-robed figure in the centre has long dark hair and is a person candidate.2011-01-21February 25 20112011-02-25A photograph inside a decorated hall with an orange and white canopy and colourful striped pillars. A man in a red-orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands centre, holding a hand raised over another man's head in a blessing gesture. Beside him a bald man in white dhoti and a golden necklace holds a wooden tray with brass vessels and flower petals. In the foreground a man in an orange robe holds a brass plate, and at left older men in pale shirts stand with palms pressed together. A bald man at right wears white with an orange shawl. Behind them an orange and red banner with a deity image is visible. Several people are visible, and the scene appears to be a blessing or puja ritual.2010-10-09A photograph inside a decorated hall with a striped tent-style ceiling and colourful pillars. A figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at centre, extending his right hand to bless a row of young men with hands pressed together. Beside him, a monk in orange with a garland holds a silver tray. Another saffron-robed monk stands at right holding a silver tray. A devotee in a yellow shirt is in the foreground, and a man in white shirt stands behind. A decorated deity or altar backdrop is visible at right.2010-11-15A 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.2010-10-30A photograph inside a tented hall with a white ceiling canopy and ceiling fans. A saffron-robed sannyasi with long dark hair and rudraksha malas stands centre, placing his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who has his palms pressed together. Several other devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand in a line behind him, hands folded in prayer. On the right, a bald attendant in orange robes and rudraksha malas holds a silver tray with small gold-coloured items. In the background an ornate altar with a deity murti under a red and gold canopy is visible. This is a blessing or darshan moment.2011-02-02