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September 09 2011

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A photograph of a devotional blessing line indoors. A man in a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange dhoti-style wrap and layered rudraksha malas raises one hand and places the other on the head of a young boy in a striped red-and-white shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them, people in white and cream clothes queue and watch, a man in a beige shirt with a headset stands at left with hands folded, and a man in an orange garment with a metal tray stands at right. Brass items and a tray of offerings sit at the lower edge, with an orange banner and decorative backdrop behind.2011-09-29A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an indoor hall with a suspended ceiling and recessed lights. A man in an orange turban and orange shawl, with a red bindi, gold necklaces and a gold bangle, raises his right hand in a blessing gesture toward a row of people. In front, a light-haired young man in white kurta and a red thread bracelet presses his palms together with bowed head, and other devotees in white and pastel shirts stand with hands folded in anjali. A bald man in white dhoti on the right is partly visible. The swami-like figure in the centre fits the orange turban and gold ornament cues, so this is a person appearance, though the photo is not certain. Stage lighting and a yellow backdrop glow at the right edge.2011-09-06December 17 20112011-12-17Photograph of a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban with a red bindi and a jewelled ornament, wearing saffron robes, a long rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and bracelets, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white clothes with palms pressed together. Another devotee in white and an orange-scarfed figure stand nearby with hands folded in prayer, a bald attendant in orange robes is at the right edge, and several onlookers stand in the background of a hall with maroon curtains. The saffron-robed man is a person and appears to be bestowing a blessing on the devotee.2011-12-24December 27 20112011-12-27December 07 20092009-12-07A photograph inside a hall with cream walls and framed portraits on the left. A man in a cream turban, orange-saffron robe and layered rudraksha malas stands centre-right, smiling, with his hand raised toward a bald man in a white striped shirt who leans in with bowed head. A young boy in a red-and-white top with hands pressed together stands at left. Men in white shirts and an orange-robed sannyasi with bare shoulders stand nearby, some with bracelets. The scene looks like a blessing or darshan moment. The centre figure shows distinctive saffron and rudraksha cues, so he is described as a person, present in person.2012-04-08A photo of a blessing moment in a hall with a red curtain and projection screen behind. A man in a cream turban, orange-saffron robe and layered rudraksha malas places his right hand on the head of a smiling devotee in a red shirt, while a monk in orange robes stands beside him holding a small tray. On the left, men with hands pressed in anjali (namaskar) stand watching, one in a striped shirt and one in a maroon shirt; a man in an orange-pink shirt looks down. The scene is an appearance-based a person (saffron robe, turban, rudraksha malas) giving a blessing to a devotee, with a sannyasi attendant assisting.2012-04-08 +1 copiesPhotograph of an indoor darshan or blessing scene in a hall with a large wall screen and onlookers. A figure in saffron-orange turban and orange robe with a shawl draped over the head and shoulders, wearing heavy gold multi-strand necklaces and gold bangles, places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light shirt. A red tilak mark is visible on the forehead. Other devotees in casual clothing stand and watch behind, with a man in white dhoti at the right edge. The figure shows distinctive saffron turban, gold necklaces and shawl cues, matching the appearance-based label a person with no name printed on the figure.2011-12-17A photograph of a darshan line under a tent canopy with metal trusses. A long-haired man in an orange saffron garment and rudraksha mala, with a bare upper body, holds a gold-tipped ceremonial staff and places his right hand on the head of a man in a striped green shirt. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a polished silver tray. Devotees with folded hands and women in saris stand behind a metal railing.2010-10-30A photograph of an indoor event. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a cream-coloured turban and several rudraksha malas is smiling and placing his hand on the head of a middle-aged man in a blue striped shirt who stands with palms pressed together in greeting. A second monastic in saffron-orange robes stands at right holding a folded paper. Other devotees in casual clothing stand around in a hall with a projection screen and a red curtain behind. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the man in the turban, identified by the turban, saffron robes, multiple rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace cues, and is shown blessing the devotee.2012-04-08September 09 20112011-09-09 +1 copies