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A 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.

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A photograph of a satsang setting where a man with long dark hair, a red bindi, a red shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace raises his right hand in blessing over a bowed devotee's head. A man in a white shirt with folded hands stands at left, a bearded man in a beige sweater watches behind, and a man in an orange robe holds a silver tray of offerings at lower right. Colourful woven hangings and a dark curtain fill the background.2011-02-16A photograph of a satsang blessing in an indoor hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red vermilion dot on his forehead, a red saffron-coloured shawl, gold necklaces and orange-red beaded bracelets places his right hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt and glasses, who has his hands folded in prayer. Other devotees in white and light shirts bow or stand nearby, and a silver tray with offerings is held at the lower right. Striped saffron and blue fabric banners hang behind them.2011-02-16February 16 20112011-02-16A 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 tented hall with white draping and colourful patterned pillars. A long-haired man in a red garment with a red sash and layered gold garlands places his hand on the head of a bespectacled man in white who presses his palms together in reverence. a person is the man in red with long hair and gold garlands, giving blessings. Beside them, a devotee in a brown jacket and a boy in white stand with hands folded, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes and gold beads holds a silver tray of offerings at right.2010-12-22November 20 20102010-11-20Photograph of a devotional greeting at an indoor event. A long-haired man in a peach-coloured sarong and shawl with a red bindi and gold necklaces smiles and raises his palms toward a young man in a red shirt who bows with folded hands. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands, and on the right a man in saffron-orange robes holds a silver plate with offerings. Colourful striped pillars and a white ceiling are visible. The long-haired figure matches Swamiji (probable) by appearance, with his swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, saffron-toned clothing and rudraksha-style adornment, and is shown receiving devotees' respect.2010-12-04A photo of a blessing moment at an indoor event with a patterned tent ceiling and colourful pillars. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red dhoti-style wrap, rudraksha-style gold beaded necklaces and a bare upper body, smiles while placing his hand on the head of a devotee in a white shirt who bows with palms joined. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a shaven-headed man in white with gold necklaces stands at right. A younger man in an orange robe and gold necklaces holds a silver tray of offerings. a person is the central figure in red, with distinctive long hair and ornate gold necklaces, giving a blessing to a devotee.2010-12-22A photograph of a satsang hall where a man in a red dhoti-style wrap and a long golden bead necklace stands center-right, his right hand raised and palm extended toward the head of a man at left. The central figure has long swept-back dark hair, a red vermilion mark on his forehead, and a shawl in red with blue trim; he appears to be bestowing a blessing. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands joined in anjali or outstretched, one with a white vibhuti line on his forehead. At far right, a younger man in an orange robe with a shaved head, white forehead markings and a gold necklace stands beside him. Orange and yellow decorative hangings with geometric patterns hang from the ceiling at the top, and a projection screen is visible behind. Pale orange and red tones dominate the scene.2011-01-25A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an indoor hall with a patterned curtain and colourful drapes behind. In the centre, a long-haired man in a red shawl over bare shoulders, with rudraksha malas and gold bangles, leans forward to take a small white folded paper from a line of devotees. A bald man in an orange robe on the right holds a silver plate with offerings. Around them, a crowd of men in white shirts, pink and light blue shirts, and white dhotis stand close together, several with hands pressed in namaste or reaching forward. The mood is devotional and orderly.2011-02-16A photograph inside a temple hall during a darshan or blessing. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a small red tilak on his forehead, a red-orange shawl and heavy gold necklaces with round gold beads stands raising one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a silver tray of gold items in the other. A devotee in white shirt presses his palms together in namaskar in the foreground at left, and other people in white and dark clothes stand behind, including a priest in white with a sacred thread. a person is the central figure, giving blessings to devotees.2010-12-28A photograph of a devotional exchange at a ceremony. A man in a white shirt bows forward while a long-haired figure in a red shawl and rudraksha malas touches his head and hands him an item. The red-clad figure wears a pearl necklace and a gold pendant, with a red tilak on the forehead and red-beaded armbands. To the right, a shaved-headed attendant in an orange robe and beaded necklace holds a silver tray. Behind them, a white-robed man with gold chains and red and gold draped pillars and a blue canopy suggest a tent setting.2011-02-16