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Photograph of a sarva darshan blessing at an indoor hall. A smiling man in an orange and pink turban, rudraksha and white bead garlands, and a pink dhoti and shawl raises his hand in blessing over the head of a man in a white shirt with folded palms. A elderly woman in an orange and red sari stands with hands pressed together nearby. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border holds a red tray of offerings, and another man with a shaved head and white forehead markings stands beside. Several onlookers stand behind.

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A photograph of a darshan line inside a hall. A smiling man in a pink-and-orange turban with a jewelled ornament and rudraksha and pearl malas raises one hand in blessing while a line of devotees with folded hands bows toward him. Behind him stands a man in orange robes holding a red tray with fruit, flowers and offerings. Some devotees wear blue and white shirts; a bearded man in orange stands further back. Metal stanchions and a chain guide the line on the left.2011-12-27A photograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall with orange and red decor. A man in a multicoloured orange, red and pink turban and salmon-pink dhoti with a long rudraksha and pearl mala blesses a devotee by raising his hand to the devotee's forehead. Beside him, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with gold border holds a red tray with fruit and sweets. Devotees on the left stand with palms pressed together in namaste behind silver stanchions. A dark-clothed man stands near the front, and several saffron-robed people stand in the background.2011-12-27A photograph of a central figure in a striped orange and pink turban with a jewelled brooch, wearing a pink robe and a long multi-strand rudraksha mala with white beads, raising a palm toward a devotee's head in a blessing gesture. On the left, an older man with grey hair and beard wears an orange shawl, and a devotee with hands joined stands nearby. A man in a khaki shirt and other devotees stand in a crowd behind. On the far right a shaven-headed priest in an orange shawl with a red sash is partly visible.2011-12-27Photo of a darshan line in a hall with a standing, pale-pink-robed man in a red, orange and pink turban and a multi-strand rudraksha and pearl mala. He places his right hand on the head of an elderly devotee in a white shirt while others in the queue stand with palms pressed together. On the right, a monk in orange robes holds a red tray with flower garlands, sweets and fruit. Two other people are visible in the crowd behind, and the warm-lit room has orange and gold decorations. Swamiji candidate appearance is a probable match: long swept-back hair, a multicoloured turban, a rudraksha mala and ornate clothing, with him giving blessings to devotees.2011-12-27A photograph of a ceremonial darshan in a hall with a colourful painted backdrop. A man wearing an orange and pink turban with a jewelled ornament, a pink shawl, multiple rudraksha malas and a white pearl-and-gold necklace raises his right hand in blessing toward a row of devotees. He holds a brass plate with offerings. Devotees in white, red and grey clothing press their palms together and reach out. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and glasses stands beside him.2011-12-27A photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall with a light-coloured wall and a projection screen behind. A smiling figure in saffron-orange turban, orange shawl and a long ornate gold bead necklace raises a hand in blessing toward a young man in a pink shirt who bows with hands joined. Gold bangles adorn the blessing hand. On the right, a shaven-headed monk in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands near a tray of fruit and brass items. Other people in white clothes press palms together at the left edge, and several more stand in the background.2011-11-21A photo of a devotional darshan line in an ashram hall. A smiling woman in an orange and magenta turban, a pink sari-style wrap and layered rudraksha and pearl necklaces raises her hand in blessing toward a man in a pink shirt with hands folded. She holds a folded paper slip. Behind her a deity murti and decorated shrine are visible. On the left, several young men in red and dark clothes stand with palms pressed together. A bald man in saffron clothing and a vibhuti mark stands at the right edge beside a tray of offerings.2011-12-27A photo of a line of devotees with hands pressed in prayer receiving blessings at a temple darshan. A smiling man in an orange and pink turban, pink silk shawl and a long multi-strand rudraksha and white bead mala blesses a devotee by touching the top of his head, while a bald man in saffron robes with white vertical tilak marks stands beside a tray. Devotees in white and dark clothing kneel and bow; a red-orange tray with offerings sits at the lower right.2011-12-27A smiling man in a pink and orange turban with a red bindi and long dark hair, wearing a pink sleeveless garment, gold necklaces, gold armlets and a pink-and-green sash, extends his hand in blessing toward a man in a light blue striped shirt with palms pressed together. Behind them a crowd of men in white and striped shirts stands behind silver stanchions. A monk in saffron robes and glasses holds a red tray of fruit, sticks and rudraksha malas. a person appearance: long swept hair, ornate pink-and-orange turban and gold ornaments, a presentation matching the page's event description.2011-10-18December 17 20112011-12-17A photo of a blessing scene in a temple hall. A man in a multicoloured red, orange and pink turban with a jewelled brooch, wearing a pink robe and layered rudraksha and pearl necklaces, places his hand on the head of a bowed young man in a grey zip jacket and glasses. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a white tilak stands at a tray of offerings with red fruit. Several people in orange, pink and white clothes stand with palms joined in prayer, and a colourful painted temple backdrop is behind them.2011-12-27A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and matching red-orange robe with a gold waist sash, wearing a rudraksha mala necklace and rudraksha bracelets, smiling as both hands rest on the head of a kneeling man in a pink collared shirt. A second bowed devotee in white is partly visible beside him. A wooden tray in front holds oranges, gold ceremonial necklaces, rudraksha mala and gold bangles. Behind them, women in white and orange saris with rudraksha garlands stand among green plants and garlanded gold decorations. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the turban, rudraksha and saffron robe, giving blessing. Visible people count is five or six, including the partially visible devotee at the lower right.2015-02-08