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Photograph of a devotional blessing line indoors in a hall with recessed ceiling lights. A smiling man in a maroon and orange turban decorated with a green gemstone brooch and a jewelled ornament, wearing a maroon shawl over an ornate gold-and-red garment with a gold beaded necklace, extends his right hand in blessing toward the head of a standing devotee. Around him, several men with folded palms and closed eyes stand in a close crowd, one in a checked shirt and another in cream, and a shaved-headed person in white with glasses stands at the right edge. Other attendees stand in the background.

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November 28 20112011-11-28December 29 20112011-12-29November 21 20132013-11-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in a tall red turban with a gold trim and a jewelled brooch, wearing a green and orange silk garment, a gold necklace and multiple rudraksha malas, smiling as he raises his right hand in blessing toward a man in a light blue shirt who presses his palms together. Other devotees in white and pale clothing crowd the hall behind them, and a robed figure in orange stands at the right edge. Framed portraits hang on the wall in the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) cues: the red turban, ornate gold and green silk clothing and multiple malas, while giving blessings to devotees.2011-12-04A photograph of a man in a bright red turban and red saffron-toned robe, wearing a white beaded necklace and a gold chain, smiling as he places his right palm on the forehead of a seated devotee in glasses and a red-and-white checked shirt. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand nearby with palms pressed together in namaste, and a silver tray is visible at the right edge. The setting is an indoor hall with a white projection screen and a large window showing trees. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) for the man in the red turban and robe, who is in the act of blessing a devotee.2011-02-23A smiling man in a maroon and orange turban and maroon robe with gold-bordered orange trim raises one hand in blessing toward a line of devotees with folded hands. He wears a rudraksha-style mala and a beaded gold necklace and several beaded bracelets. Devotees in plaid and white shirts bow with hands joined in front of a bright hall with framed portraits on the wall behind them. Several people are visible, including a man in a striped shirt and others in the background.2012-04-04A photo of a pada puja or devotee reception at an indoor hall. A man in a crimson turban with a jeweled brooch and a white dhoti with a red sash, wearing layered beaded necklaces and gold bangles, smiles and extends his hand toward a row of devotees with palms pressed together. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in an orange saffron robe holds a tray of offerings. Another shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a yellow border stands at the right foreground. Devotees at the left stand in a line with folded hands.2011-12-31A photograph of a blessing scene in an indoor hall. A man in a red and gold turban and white dhoti with a gold-beaded necklace places his hand on the head of a devotee who stands with hands pressed together in namaste. Behind him, a line of devotees waits in white and dark clothing. In the foreground, a priest in a white dhoti with a yellow border and a shaved head, seen from behind, stands beside a tray of incense sticks and offerings. The setting is a bright banquet-style hall with a colourful backdrop. The turbaned man is an appearance-based a person candidate given his distinctive red turban, gold necklaces and ornate clothing; his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2011-12-31November 28 20112011-11-28Indoor photograph of a devotional greeting. A man in a red turban, red robe and red shawl, wearing a white bead necklace and rudraksha-style beads, smiles while placing his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and dark trousers who bows with palms pressed together. Around them stand other devotees, including a man in khaki and a bare-chested man with a tilak in white dhoti, one holding a tray of offerings, and a figure in orange robes at the right edge. Hanging cloth in red, blue and yellow with tassels decorates the upper left, and green trees are visible through a window at the top right.2011-02-23Indoor devotional scene at an ashram or temple hall. A man in a maroon and gold turban, a blue-and-maroon garment, gold necklaces and gold bangles stands at right, pressing a folded white cloth to the forehead of a devotee. Beside him a man in an orange robe wears a rudraksha mala. Several devotees in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra at left, one holding papers. Behind them, a screen and ornate golden decorations are visible. The figure in the turban has distinctive ceremonial adornment, and the page indicates a person was present, so this may be the a person; the appearance is not conclusive, so this is marked unsure. Other figures are devotees and attendants.2011-11-30December 12 20112011-12-12