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Outdoor temple-side photo of a man with long, wavy black hair in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe and multiple rudraksha mala strands, reaching out to touch the shoulder of a middle-aged man with a moustache in a pink shirt while clasping his hand. Several other men stand around, including a man in a striped shirt at left and a shaved-headed priest at right in white dhoti and shawl with a red tilak and a gold necklace. Behind them are a black speaker, orange tarpaulin, carved stone temple pillars and green foliage. The orange-robed man matches the appearance-based a person cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, but his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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A photograph of an outdoor darshan at a temple-like setting under a tarpaulin canopy. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, stands at the centre and places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white striped shirt who bows with hands joined. Another man in a white shirt stands at left, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at right, and a crowd stands behind a metal railing. Gold bangles are visible on the kneeling man's wrist and a brass plate of offerings sits at lower right. Swamiji (probable): the central figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, and is giving blessing as a teacher.2010-09-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a smiling man in an orange saffron garment with a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest, his long swept-back dark hair falling around his shoulders and a white tilak on his forehead. He extends his right hand in blessing, palm resting on the head of a man in a light blue shirt who bows with hands folded in namaste. Other devotees in shirts and glasses crowd close, with more people standing behind. A deity murti decorated with a golden crown and garlands is visible in an alcove, and a red and gold backdrop frames the shrine. The orange temple walls and corrugated roof sit behind the scene.2010-09-05A photograph of a temple setting where a man in a white collared shirt and dark trousers reaches out to touch the forehead of a seated man in saffron-orange robes. The saffron-clad man wears a white and red flower garland, a long dark rudraksha mala, and white and red tilak marks on his forehead, and holds a small white box. Another saffron-robed person sits at the right edge. Behind them, an ornate golden shrine holds a deity murti with a red backdrop and marigold garlands. A small black speaker hangs on an orange pillar at the left. A partially visible person stands at the far left edge.2010-09-15September 06 20102010-09-06A photograph inside a bright hall with pale pink walls and an orange and cream cloth banner hanging from the ceiling. A man with long swept-back black hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange garment, stands at centre facing a shaved-headed monk in orange robes seen from behind. A man in white with glasses and forehead markings stands at left, an older bald man in white bends forward at left edge, and a bald man in a white and maroon shawl stands at right. Several other men in white and light clothing stand in the background. Probable Swamiji is the centre figure, based on his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. The man is in person, shown in a group setting.2010-10-15A photograph of a temple scene where a man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, places his right hand on the head of a bald devotee in a light blue shirt. Several devotees stand behind a metal railing with hands pressed in prayer, including men in white shirts and a man in a white dhoti-style outfit. To the right, a monk in orange robes holds a brass plate or tray. Behind them, a deity murti adorned with colourful garlands and a golden backdrop stands inside the temple. Probable Swamiji is the central figure with the long hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala, blessing a devotee in what appears to be a padapuja or darshan setting.2010-08-28 +1 copiesA seated man in long dark hair and an orange saffron garment places his right hand on the head of a standing man in a cream collared shirt and rudraksha mala, who presses his palms together in respect. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in white with an orange shawl and another man in white with a yellow shawl and forehead markings stand at a tented ritual space, with a tray of sweets and offerings at the right. Several onlookers in white and yellow clothing stand in the background, a yellow pillar with a decorative band is visible at the top, and a gold trishul rests near the seated figure.2010-08-04A photograph of a crowd gathered at a temple railing in front of a shrine. A man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi on his forehead stands at the centre, raising one hand in blessing while holding folded white papers in the other. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together and heads bowed to the left. Behind them, a golden deity murti and decorated shrine with red drapery are visible.2010-09-05Outdoor temple-area photo under a corrugated shade canopy. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala, wearing an orange saffron robe, raises his right palm in blessing toward a crowd of devotees with hands pressed together in namaste. A shaved-headed monk in orange stands in the right foreground, and a bald man in a white dhoti and shawl is at the far right. Behind the crowd are ornate golden temple pillars and a pink-trimmed shrine structure.2010-09-18June 22 20122012-06-22 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a shaded outdoor satsang area under a corrugated tin roof. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, an orange saffron shawl and several rudraksha malas smiles while placing his hand on the head of a seated devotee in a light blue shirt who holds a large bundle of rudraksha beads. The central man matches the a person appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, and is shown blessing the devotee. Behind them, a priest in white dhoti and gold chain stands near an ornate deity murti decorated with red and gold, and a shaven-headed monk in orange robes stands at the right edge. A young man in a checked shirt with a lanyard stands at the far left with hands folded.2010-10-06