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A photograph of a devotional reception in a decorated hall with colourful pillars and an orange cloth canopy. A man with long swept-back hair and a sky-blue dhoti and shawl, wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bracelets, raises one hand in blessing toward devotees. Beside him a shaved-headed monk in orange robes holds a tray of offerings. Several people in front, including a man in a grey jacket and others in white and red, stand with hands pressed together in namaskar, one bowing deeply. Other white-clad attendants stand behind. a person is the central figure in blue, matching the page's description of a pada puja reception.

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A 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 of a devotional blessing line indoors. A man in an orange saffron garment with multiple rudraksha malas and a bracelet raises his right hand in a blessing gesture toward a row of standing devotees with palms pressed together in namaste. The devotees wear white shirts and a blue polo. A bald man in orange stands at the right edge holding a tray with fruit and offerings. Ornate golden backdrop in the background. a person identification is based on the saffron clothing and multiple rudraksha malas, but the face and setting alone do not confirm identity.2011-11-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a hall where a line of men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with hands folded in prayer, some in pale blue or light green shirts. A woman in a blue sari with a shawl holds a tray of offerings, while a monk in saffron-orange robes stands at right holding a tray of items. Other men in white dhotis and orange-robed figures stand nearby on a polished floor, with orange and yellow hangings and a white screen behind. The scene appears to be a pada puja, with devotees offering reverence at the feet of a seated figure not visible in the frame.2011-02-13A photograph of an outdoor darshan under a metal-framed tin canopy. A long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklace stands at centre, smiling and extending a hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. Several men in white shirts and dhotis press palms together in anjali along a metal barrier. On the right, a monk in saffron-orange robes holds a silver tray of offerings. Two women in glasses and a woman in green stand at the right edge. Colourful painted pillars and a red cloth backdrop frame the scene.2010-11-07A photograph of an indoor ashram hall with a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a gold headband, wearing a heavy multi-strand gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, raising his hand in blessing toward a devotee with bowed head and folded palms. The devotee on the left wears a white dhoti and white shirt. Other men in white dhotis and a man in a blue checked shirt stand nearby. On the right, a man with a shaved head and red tilak in a white dhoti holds a silver tray of gold-coloured offerings. Decorated pillars in blue, red and yellow frame the hall, and a golden chariot-like decoration with a canopy appears in the background. The saffron-robed man matches the page's Swamiji cues of long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing, so he is described as a probable Swamiji.2010-12-27A photograph of an indoor gathering where a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala is reaching out to touch the forehead of a devotee, who has his palms pressed together in namaste. Several other devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded in anjali, and a priest in white with a red-bordered cloth and shaved head stands at right holding a silver tray with gold items. A wall backdrop shows a deity image with an orange-curtained alcove, and a hanging orange and red decoration is visible at top. The rudraksha-garlanded man in orange is a candidate for a person based on his saffron robe and mala, and he is giving blessing to devotees.2010-11-30Indoor photo in a hall with pink walls, a striped red-and-white floor mat and colourful tasselled hangings. On the right, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, and holds his hands in namaste toward a kneeling woman in a red shawl who holds her palms together. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala are visible cues, and he is greeting devotees. To the left, a woman in a blue blouse and patterned sari stands beside the kneeling devotee, while other women in white and pink stand in the background. A man in orange stands behind him, and a silver tray with fruit and offerings sits at the right edge.2011-01-22A photograph of a devotional blessing in an airy hall with white draped ceiling and colourful striped pillars. A young man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha mala stands at centre, placing his hand on the head of a devotee with bowed head, while holding a steel tray. Left, a blonde woman in a teal jacket and a woman in white and a grey-haired woman in green sari stand with palms pressed together in namaste. Another saffron-robed monk holds a tray at right, and a white-clad man stands behind. A banner at right shows a portrait of a smiling man in orange turban.2011-02-02A smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl over a blue garment, wearing a long gold-beaded necklace and gold bangles, extends his right hand in blessing over the head of a bowing devotee with palms pressed together. Around them, other devotees in white and grey clothing hold their hands in anjali, and a bald man in white stands at right. Behind them, a decorated altar with colourful deity murti and garlands is visible. The scene reads as a blessing or darshan moment in a temple hall, with a tray of offerings at the lower edge.2011-12-17Photograph of an indoor devotional gathering in a hall with warm orange walls. In the centre, a long-haired person in a blue and purple sari-style garment with a red bindi, gold bangles and a long beaded necklace raises a hand in blessing toward devotees who bow with palms pressed together. A man in a white shirt bends forward with his head lowered, a boy in a checked shirt stands nearby, and a man in red clothing kneels at right. At far right a shaven-headed person in orange robes with a bead bracelet and glasses stands beside the blessing figure. Behind them a decorated deity murti with garlands and a cameraman with a camera on the left complete the scene.2011-10-30A photograph of a satsang-style gathering under a white tented canopy with decorative multicolored pillars. In the centre, a person with long dark wavy hair wears a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulder, multiple rudraksha-style brown beaded malas and a gold ceremonial necklace, and raises one hand to the forehead, touching it in a blessing gesture. Before them a man in a white dhoti with a bare chest and a beaded mala presses his palms together in namaskar. To the left, an older man in a blue striped shirt and glasses and others stand with hands folded in prayer. A brass tray with a small offering sits in the foreground, and a man in orange on the right looks on. Several people stand in the background.2011-01-23A photograph of a satsang hall with draped bunting and hanging banners. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold pendant necklace places a hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt and pale striped top. Nearby, an attendant in an orange robe holds a silver tray of offerings. Other devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded in prayer on the left. Colourful striped cloth covers tables in the background, and a red-and-gold ornament hangs overhead.2011-01-23 +1 copies