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A photograph of a line of devotees in an ashram hall, standing with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several men wear white dhotis and shirts, one wears a red plaid shirt, one wears a grey-green kurta and one wears an orange shirt. On the right, a saffron-robed priest with long hair tied back places his hand on the head of a devotee, while another saffron-clad attendant holds a brass plate. A golden decorated throne-like structure and white curtains are visible in the background. A projection screen hangs above, with an orange cloth overhead.

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A photograph of a ritual blessing in an ashram hall. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a red-and-gold stole and a long rudraksha mala stands centre, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white kurta. Beside him a shaved-headed monk in orange stands with hands clasped, and at the right a younger monk in orange holds a silver tray of gold-coloured items. Several devotees in white clothes on the left stand with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind, white drapes, a gold and red ornate shrine or throne, and a projector screen are visible.2011-02-28Indoor photo of a ceremonial blessing at a gathering. A man in an orange robe with a dark red shawl and a long rudraksha mala stands at centre, placing his right hand on the head of a man in a red checked shirt who bows with hands folded. Behind them, several men in orange robes, one with gold beads and a gold necklace, and a bald priest with a red tilak stand near a tray of gold-coloured items. On the left, a man in white with a shawl and folded hands, and a young man in white with a rudraksha mala, look on. A projector screen hangs on the back wall.2011-02-28A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala places his hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt and dhoti. Several other devotees in white with folded hands stand to the left, and an orange-robed attendant on the right holds a silver tray of offerings. Behind them, a decorated shrine area with gold and red draperies and oil lamps is visible. The scene suggests blessing or darshan at an ashram event.2011-02-28Photograph inside a decorated hall with a draped white ceiling canopy and tall pillars wrapped in coloured cloth. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border and a sacred thread stands centre, with tilak on his forehead, placing his hand on the head of a man with folded hands. Another priest in a white dhoti holds a tray. On the right, a monk in a saffron-orange robe carries a brass tray and stands beside a man in white with a gold-and-saffron shawl. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand in line on the left waiting, and more devotees in saffron and white stand behind. Screens and a backdrop hang in the background.2011-03-05Indoor photograph of a satsang-style gathering. A man in orange saffron robes with an orange turban and layered rudraksha malas extends his right hand toward the face of a man in a red-and-white striped shirt, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Around them, several men in collared shirts stand with hands folded in prayer. A projector screen glows in the background.2011-11-18A photograph inside a tented hall with a white ceiling canopy and ceiling fans. A saffron-robed sannyasi with long dark hair and rudraksha malas stands centre, placing his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who has his palms pressed together. Several other devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand in a line behind him, hands folded in prayer. On the right, a bald attendant in orange robes and rudraksha malas holds a silver tray with small gold-coloured items. In the background an ornate altar with a deity murti under a red and gold canopy is visible. This is a blessing or darshan moment.2011-02-02November 16 20112011-11-16A photograph inside a decorated hall with an orange and white canopy and colourful striped pillars. A man in a red-orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands centre, holding a hand raised over another man's head in a blessing gesture. Beside him a bald man in white dhoti and a golden necklace holds a wooden tray with brass vessels and flower petals. In the foreground a man in an orange robe holds a brass plate, and at left older men in pale shirts stand with palms pressed together. A bald man at right wears white with an orange shawl. Behind them an orange and red banner with a deity image is visible. Several people are visible, and the scene appears to be a blessing or puja ritual.2010-10-09A photo inside a decorated hall with a draped white and multicoloured ceiling canopy and painted pillars. A man in a cream dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with a gold necklace and red sash stands at centre, placing his hand on the forehead of a man in white shirt and mundu who has his palms joined. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis wait in line with hands folded. On the right, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala holds a brass plate. Another man in white holds a tray of garlands and offerings. Projection screens and an audience are visible in the background. a person candidate: the central man in cream dhoti and gold necklace is an appearance-based probable candidate, though cues are limited.2011-03-05 +1 copiesA photo of a devotional blessing line in a hall with red curtains and a screen behind. A bare-chested man in a brown and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl stands at right, raising a hand to the forehead of a row of men with joined palms. The men on the left wear white shirts, mundu and rudraksha malas, and one wears a grey-green shirt with a light scarf. A second attendant in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala holds a silver tray. The blessing man has long hair tied back and ornate neck ornaments; cue for a person is weak, so identity is uncertain. Ceremonial gold ornaments and a tray of offerings are visible.2013-09-22September 04 20132013-09-04A 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