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A 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.

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A 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.2011-02-16February 16 20112011-02-16A 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.2011-02-16A photograph of a satsang gathering where a man in a red shawl over bare shoulders, with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a red-banded arm ornament, extends his right hand in blessing toward a devotee in a white shirt, while handing him a folded paper. Around them stand several men in shirts and white dhotis, and a silver tray of offerings rests in the lower right. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with draped cloth in the background. Based on the long swept-back hair, the distinctive red shawl and rudraksha malas, this is a Swamiji (probable) in a blessing role with a devotee receiving his blessing.2011-02-16A photograph of a satsang setting with a man with long swept-back dark hair wearing a red shawl over a red garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, smiling and extending his arm to greet a devotee. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis stand or bow with folded hands, and a monk in orange robes stands at the right edge. Colourful striped decorative hangings and yellow cloth hang in the background of the hall.2011-02-16A 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.2011-02-16A 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.2011-02-16Photograph 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 photograph of a satsang setting with a standing figure in a red garment blessing a man in a white shirt by placing a hand on his forehead. The figure wears a red shawl, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold necklace with a pendant, a white pearl necklace, bangles and a red bindi, with long dark swept-back hair. Beside them a man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with offerings. Devotees in white and casual clothes stand around, and yellow and blue draped cloth hangs in the background. Probable Swamiji cues are the long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, with the red shawl and blessing role visible in the scene.2011-02-16A 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.2011-02-11Photograph of a ritual blessing at a tented event. A man with long dark hair in a red shawl and rudraksha malas, with a gold necklace and a white pearl necklace, raises his right hand to the head of a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Swamiji (probable) based on the long swept-back hair, red shawl, layered rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace; he holds a small tray with offerings. To the right, an orange-robed sannyasi holds a silver tray with gold flower petals, and a shaven-headed priest in white with gold chain jewellery and a tilak stands behind. Blue draping and red-white-yellow striped pillars frame the tent, and a man in a plaid shirt stands at the left edge.2011-02-16A photograph of a ritual blessing at a satsang setting with a white and blue tented backdrop decorated with yellow and red panels. A long-haired figure in a red dhoti-style wrap and red shawl, wearing a white pearl necklace, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, places one hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. The figure holds a folded white paper in the other hand. On the right, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray containing oil lamps and items. Other seated and standing people, some in white, watch in the background. Swamiji (probable) is recognisable by the swept, long hair, red garment and layered malas and gold necklace, as the person performing the blessing.2011-02-16