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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.

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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.2011-02-13A photograph of a blessing at an indoor hall with pink walls and decorated pillars. A man with long swept-back black hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, red and gold garlands and a rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows with hands folded. Nearby a bald attendant in orange holds a silver tray with gold-coloured items. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand around, some with hands joined in prayer. Swamiji (probable): the robed man with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala is the blessing giver.2011-02-11A photograph of a satsang setting where a man with long dark hair, wearing a red shawl over a red garment, rudraksha malas and gold bangles, stands at the centre holding a silver tray of offerings and looking down. A man in an orange robe holds the tray at the right edge. Around them a group of devotees in white, light blue, pink and dark clothing stand close, some with hands folded in namaste. Colourful drapes and a hanging banner fill the background. The centre figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person, identified by long swept-back hair, red ceremonial clothing, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, but the image is not certain enough to confirm identity.2011-02-16A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall with orange and white drapery overhead. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace places his right hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt, while holding a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind him, shaven-headed priests in orange robes and white dhoti shawls stand near a silver tray holding gold items. Several onlookers, including a boy in a navy shirt in the foreground, watch the blessing. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in saffron robes with rudraksha beads is the appearance-based candidate, shown in the act of blessing a devotee.2010-10-26A photograph of a ritual blessing at a temple. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-red shawl and a heavy ornate gold necklace of large beads and a red tilak on his forehead, holds a small silver dish and touches the head of a bowed devotee in a striped top. Around them, white-clad attendants and onlookers stand, and a second priest in white with a shaved head holds a silver tray with brass lamps on the right. A decorated red and gold backdrop hangs behind. Swamiji (probable): the robed man with long hair, orange shawl and gold bead necklace is performing the blessing, based on several distinctive appearance cues.2010-12-28October 30 20112011-10-30A man with long swept-back black hair, wearing a white sleeveless garment, gold chain necklace, gold armband and a red tilak on his forehead, places his hand on the head of a man in a blue shirt who bows with palms pressed together. He holds a sheet of paper in his other hand. Beside him stands a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes holding a silver tray of offerings. Several other men in white shirts and dhotis watch in the background of a hall with orange drapes.2011-02-05A photograph of a satsang or darshan setting where a man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red shawl over a bare chest, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, smiles broadly while placing his hand on the head of a devotee bowing forward. Several people stand around in white shirts and a man in a beige turtleneck watches. On the right a monk in orange robes holds a silver tray. Behind them is a stage with colourful woven hangings and a maroon curtain.2011-02-16A photograph of a satsang-style gathering indoors with a figure in a bright pink-red turban and matching pink-red draped robe, holding a folded white paper in one hand while raising the other hand over the head of a bowed devotee in a white shirt with hands pressed together. Behind, another man in a maroon shirt with curly hair and glasses watches, and several shaved-headed men in orange and saffron robes with sandalwood marks stand near; one in orange holds a silver tray. Devotees in white shirts stand with palms joined. Hanging saffron and red fabric decorations and greenery are visible in the background.2011-02-21A photograph of a darshan line at an indoor hall with a red wall and a canopy overhead. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a white vibhuti forehead mark, places his right hand on the head of a devotee bowing before him. He holds a folded paper in his left hand over a brass tray. Devotees in white and striped shirts press palms together along a metal railing, and a child in a green shirt watches at left. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, orange saffron robes and rudraksha malas, shown in the act of blessing a devotee.2010-09-20A photograph of a darshan line inside a decorated hall with striped pillars and white draped ceiling. A man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested under an orange saffron shawl, wears multiple beaded necklaces and places both hands on the head of a devotee. Several devotees with folded hands stand in a row, including an older man on the left in a brown shawl and men in pale shirts. Beside him, a shaven-headed priest in an orange garment wears a tilak and beaded malas, and another monk in orange holds a silver tray with offerings. a person cues: long hair, saffron shawl and ceremonial necklaces, shown in the act of blessing devotees.2011-01-29A photograph inside a hall with colourful striped banners hanging behind. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala places a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt, who stands with hands together. Next to them a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with white tripundra marks and a gold-beaded necklace stands beside a silver tray. Several onlookers in shirts and a child in a navy top watch nearby.2010-10-26 +1 copies