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A photograph of a temple or ashram hall where devotees present offerings. On the left, a man in a white shirt and a man in a checked shirt carry a silver tray piled with apples, bananas and mangoes, plus a stack of red-bordered sweets. In the centre, a man in a checked shirt and gold bangle stands with palms joined in anjali. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala around his neck reads from a small card or paper, while another orange-robed figure stands behind him. Ceremonial lamps and orange drapes are visible in the background. No clear a person-identifying cues such as long hair or a crown are visible, so identity is uncertain.

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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.2011-02-28A photograph of an ashram hall with a tented ceiling and colourful striped pillars. In the centre, a figure with long swept-back dark hair, an orange-red sleeveless garment and a long gold-beaded necklace holds a small silver tray of gold ornaments and a folded paper, while a man in an orange robe beside him holds a silver tray with more gold items. Devotees stand around; a man in a light blue shirt and a white-clad older man press their palms together in namaste. A man in white at the left holds a bowl of bananas and apples. Several more people in white dhotis and orange robes stand behind them, with a seated group visible at the far right.2010-10-18 +1 copiesNovember 19 20112011-11-19August 14 20112011-08-14A photograph inside a hall with colourful striped and orange hangings above. A man in a white dhoti-style garment and white shawl, with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, extends a hand over a silver tray of offerings held by a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. Around them devotees stand with palms pressed together in anjali, including a man in a white shirt on the left, a man in an orange shirt, a man in a checked shirt, a bald man in white and a boy in an orange sweatshirt. A person in orange robes stands at the right edge.2011-02-12A photograph inside a hall with a light pink wall, white ceiling fabric and colourful patterned pillars. A man with long dark swept-back hair in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha malas and a crown-less head touches the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, who has a name badge. Beside them an attendant in an orange robe holds a brass plate with a green printed sheet. An elderly man in glasses and a white shirt holds a steel bowl of fruit. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand in a line behind them, with a red-banded white cloth visible on the wall-side.2011-01-22Indoor 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.2011-02-28Indoor event photograph with a man in white shirt holding a brass tray of bananas and a folded red cloth toward a figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with red-brown beads, who has long swept-back hair and a bracelet, and smiles while another man in a white shirt stands nearby. Several other men stand around, one in a checked shirt, one with palms pressed together, and a bald man in white dhoti with an orange shawl at right edge. Orange and yellow decorative tassels hang from the ceiling behind them. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala fits the distinctive presentation cues, shown in person receiving offerings.2011-02-28May 10 20122012-05-10A photograph inside an indoor hall with pink walls and striped decorative pillars in red, blue and yellow hanging above. A man in orange saffron robes with gold borders and a long garland of beads stands at centre, one hand raised in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in a light blue striped shirt with folded hands. Another devotee in a grey shirt stands beside them with palms pressed together. To the right, a bald priest in orange robes with white markings on his arms holds a white tray, and a figure in white dhoti offers a brass plate. a person: the central saffron-robed man wears long swept-back hair, a long rudraksha-style bead garland and gold-bordered orange clothing, consistent with the page's description of this Sarva Darshan event.2011-02-22A photograph of a devotional blessing at an indoor hall with a saffron and orange drape in the background. A central man with long swept-back dark hair wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red and gold necklace, and rudraksha malas, and places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. Several devotees in white and checked clothing stand with palms pressed together, and an attendant in orange robes on the right holds a silver tray with offerings. a person is the central figure, shown blessing devotees in a blessing gesture.2011-02-12A photograph inside a covered pavilion with an orange-painted wall and colourful hanging banners at left. A man in an orange saffron robe wears a rudraksha mala and white forehead markings; he presses his hand to the forehead of a devotee in a red kurta. Beside him, an orange-robed attendant holds a tray of fruit, including green and yellow fruit and red flowers, and a second orange-robed figure stands in the foreground. Devotees with folded hands and a bare-chested man wearing white stand along a steel railing on a red carpet. a person is the orange-robed man with the rudraksha mala and forehead marking, shown in the act of blessing; his identity is an appearance-based candidate only.2010-10-24