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Photograph of a devotional gathering in a decorated hall with striped pillars and white drapery. A long-haired man in a sky-blue robe and dhoti, with a red bindi, rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets, places his hand on the head of a devotee bending forward in a striped navy shirt. Other devotees stand with hands folded in namaste, a child in a red shirt waits nearby, and attendants in white and orange hold silver trays with offerings. The setting suggests a padapuja or blessing line.

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A photograph of a devotional gathering under a pavilion with colourful striped pillars. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha mala and a blue robe raises one hand in blessing while extending the other toward a man in a striped navy polo shirt who bows with hands joined. Behind them a child in a red top and a girl in a floral dress stand among devotees. On the right a person in an orange garment holds a silver tray with offerings. Swamiji (probable): the blue-robed figure with long hair, rudraksha mala and bindi, giving blessing to devotees.2011-02-13A photograph of a long-haired man in a blue dhoti and blue shawl placing both hands on the head of a seated boy in a red shirt during a blessing. Nearby, a man in an orange kurta holds a silver tray of offerings, and a row of adults and children stand behind, several wearing white or striped shirts. Behind them hang colourful striped decorative pillars with orange tassels under a white tent canopy.2011-02-13A photograph of a padapuja-style blessing at an indoor hall with colourful striped pillars and white draped ceiling. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala wears a turquoise-blue sari-style garment and beaded bangles, and extends a hand in blessing toward a boy in a blue T-shirt. Behind and beside them, several men in white shirts and a boy in a red top stand with hands folded in reverence. A tray with offerings sits nearby, and an older devotee in an orange garment appears at the right edge. a person: the blue-clad blessing figure shows the long hair, rudraksha mala and bindi, but the appearance cues are not distinctive enough for a firm identification.2011-02-13A photograph inside a decorated hall with colourful striped pillars and draped cloth overhead. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets, dressed in a turquoise-blue silk shawl and matching blue garment, smiles while extending his hand toward devotees. Probable Swamiji, identified by long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial adornment. Several devotees in white shirts and striped shirts stand with folded hands; one man bows with his head lowered while another hand rests on his head. A small child in a floral dress stands behind them, and a silver plate with offerings sits at the right edge.2011-02-13A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a turquoise-blue shawl and blue garment, a red bindi and beaded bracelets, places his hand on the head of a standing devotee in a white shirt during a blessing. A young boy in a red shirt stands with hands folded nearby. Around them, a crowd of men and children in white, pink, orange and red clothes gathers in a hall with draped cloth and striped pillars. On the right, a figure in orange holds a tray of small lamps and offerings. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, blue shawl and bracelets, shown in the act of giving blessing, with a devotee receiving it.2011-02-13Photograph of a devotional line inside a hall with coloured pillars. A man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a blue saffron-styled robe and a brown beaded necklace places his hand on the head of a young man in a striped cream shirt who has his palms pressed together. Beside him a monk in an orange robe holds a metal tray with offerings. Behind them, men in white dhotis and a striped shirt stand with hands folded in anjali, barefoot on a tiled floor. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan line with an offering tray.2011-02-13February 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copiesJanuary 23 20112011-01-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man in a turquoise blue dhoti-style cloth with heavy gold ornamental necklaces and a gold bracelet, his hand raised to the forehead of a young man in a pale yellow checked shirt who holds folded paper. Around them devotees stand with palms pressed together, some in white and yellow clothing, in a hall with decorated pillars and a white canopy. The long-haired figure's crown-like adornments and gold garlands are visible cues, but the identity is uncertain from appearance. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan exchange in a satsang setting.2010-12-26A photograph of a devotional blessing in a hall with colourful pillars. A man in a red t-shirt bows his head while a long-haired man in a blue shawl and white garment places a hand on his head and holds a white paper. A saffron-robed monk in orange holds a silver tray with offerings beside them. Older men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste, and more devotees watch in the background. The scene resembles a padapuja-style blessing. a person: the long-haired man in the blue shawl and rudraksha mala is the appearance-based candidate, shown blessing a devotee.2011-02-13A photograph inside a hall with a fabric-draped ceiling and colourful striped pillars. A man with long dark hair in a sky-blue sari-style garment, pearl and bead necklaces and a red bindi stands center, placing his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bends forward with folded hands. A young boy in a grey shirt stands at lower left with palms pressed together. To the right, a man in orange robes and rudraksha beads holds a silver tray with a brass vessel, while other white-clad attendants and seated devotees in the background watch. A shaved-headed man in a yellow shawl and white dhoti stands at left. The setting suggests a blessing exchange in a satsang-style gathering.2011-02-08A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an indoor hall with draped cloth and striped decorative hangings behind. A long-haired man in a red dhoti-style wrap and red shawl, with a gold necklace and gold-toned bangles, raises his hand in blessing toward a line of people. Several men in white shirts and light blue clothing stand close, some with hands folded in namaste and one bowing his head. A man in a light brown top stands behind them, and a bald man in white and orange robes stands at the right edge. A silver tray holding offerings is held at the lower right by someone in orange cloth. Swamiji (probable) identified by long swept-back hair, red wrap and gold necklace, performing a blessing for devotees.2011-02-16