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A photograph of an ashram gathering. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border, and multiple rudraksha malas stands at right holding a silver tray of offerings and reaching toward a man in a white kurta who holds a folded paper. Beside them, a bald man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala looks on. Other devotees in white and green sportswear stand around them, some with hands folded. The long-haired man's appearance with malas, gold-bordered cloth and swept-back hair matches the a person cues, so he is a person candidate receiving offerings and paper from devotees.

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February 14 20112011-02-14A photograph of an outdoor blessing scene under a white canopy with coloured tassels. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a white dhoti with a gold border, several rudraksha mala necklaces and a gold chain, places his hand on the head of a devotee in a white shirt. Around them, other men stand with hands folded in respect, including one in a green-striped white tracksuit at left and a bald man in saffron robes at right holding a silver tray of offerings. The appearance of the long-haired central figure, with his distinctive adornments, is consistent with the page's a person label; he is shown giving a blessing in this scene.2011-02-14 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ashram-style gathering under a white canopy with striped fabric. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white dhoti with a gold border, multiple rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and red-and-gold bangles, stands at right touching the forehead of a devotee in white with his fingers and holding a silver tray of offerings. a person: the long hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial beaded necklaces are visible cues, though his face is not clearly shown. Next to him, an orange-robed monastic with a shaved head holds the tray edge. Devotees in white kurtas and a green-striped tracksuit stand around, one with eyeglasses and folded hands, others bowing with palms together.2011-02-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotee receiving a ritual blessing in an indoor hall. A person in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, wearing a long rudraksha mala and red wrist bands, presses vibhuti or kumkum onto the forehead of a bespectacled man with curly hair in a light beige jacket. The blessing giver is holding a silver tray of offerings with a small bowl. Around them, men in white clothes stand with hands folded in namaskar; a shaven-headed man in white with a white forehead mark and rudraksha mala stands at right, and a saffron-robed person is partly visible at the far right edge. Colourful decorative hangings are visible at the top of the frame.2011-02-14A photograph of a blessing moment at an outdoor pavilion with colourful striped pillars and white draped ceiling. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white dhoti with a gold border, rudraksha malas and red-and-gold wrist threads, places his hand on the head of a seated devotee in a white shirt. He holds a folded paper in his other hand. To the right, a monk in orange robes holds a silver tray with flowers and offerings. Behind them, devotees in white and white-and-orange clothing stand and watch. A man in orange with an orange head wrap stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a blessing or prasad distribution during a satsang.2011-02-14Indoor temple-hall scene during a ritual distribution. A man in a white dhoti and white shawl with red and bead malas and a gold necklace stands at center, holding a small silver plate with offerings and touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt. Around them, monks in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas hold a silver tray and a white box of offerings, while a devotee in a white shirt and a man in green shirt have hands raised in reverence. A golden deity murti and orange draped decorations are visible in the background.2011-02-12A photograph of a satsang-style blessing. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border, red and turquoise beaded malas, and a gold chain, smiles while pressing his hand on the forehead of a bald man in a white hooded sweatshirt who has his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a man in white with rudraksha beads and a lanyard watches, and a man in orange robes holds a silver tray with gold items at right. Two other onlookers stand at left and centre, one in a grey jacket with hands folded. A pink wall and a striped cloth hang in the background.2011-02-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang moment in an ashram hall with pink walls and a yellow and red striped fabric hanging at the top. A long-haired man in a white dhoti and shawl, with a yellow-gold border, red rudraksha mala and a gold chain, smiles and raises his right hand in blessing toward a group of men with folded palms. Behind him, men in white clothes and white kurtas stand together, one wearing glasses. At the right edge, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with a shiny golden offering.2011-02-14A photograph of a long-haired man in white dhoti with a gold border, wearing red and beaded rudraksha-style malas and a gold necklace, placing his raised hand on the forehead of a smiling man in a white hooded top with palms pressed together. Around them, devotees in white clothes stand in an indoor hall with a patterned curtain and tassels at the top right. At the lower right, a man in saffron-orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings, possibly for aarti or a blessing. The long-haired man with distinctive rudraksha malas and swept hair matches the probable Swamiji description, while the others are devotees and attendants.2011-02-14 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor ashram gathering under a decorated tent-style canopy with striped and patterned pillars. On the right, a young man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a dark sash is being greeted by a devotee's hand on his shoulder, while another monk in orange holds a silver tray with a small lamp and offerings. On the left, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a folded paper, and a man in white stands beside him. Another man in white and a boy are visible in the background among other attendees.2011-01-22Indoor ceremonial scene under a white draped ceiling with colourful striped pillar covers and a small stage backdrop. A man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron shawl, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a gold necklace, and stands at centre smiling as he receives a paper from a man in a brown shirt. A priest in orange robes holds a silver tray with a brass deity figure and orange kumkum. Several men in white dhotis and orange garments stand around, one wearing a visitor lanyard, with a shaven-headed man in white at left. Overall, a devotional reception or darshan-type gathering.2011-01-23February 18 20112011-02-18