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A photograph of a hall where a line of men stands waiting while saffron-robed monks in orange garments with gold borders hand out small items or papers from trays. On the left, several men in white shirts and light trousers stand with hands pressed together in prayer, and a man in a striped shirt and bright colourful clothing stands nearby. On the right, a bald man in white robes with gold borders and beaded necklaces holds a tray. Colourful tassel decorations hang from the ceiling and a blue curtain and white screen form the backdrop.

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A photograph inside a hall with pale walls, yellow-orange banners and a projection screen. A long-haired figure in orange robes and rudraksha malas, with distinctive long swept-back hair and ornate beaded necklaces, stands at centre placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows with palms together. Beside them a shaven-headed man in orange holds a tray with papers and a small object, and on the right a priest with a white-painted forehead wears a white dhoti with gold border and gold garlands. Several onlookers in white and light shirts stand around, some with hands folded. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the central figure in orange, with long hair and rudraksha malas, giving a blessing to the devotee.2011-02-26April 25 20122012-04-25Photo inside a hall with red and maroon drapes and an orange banner above. A man in a pale tan turban and orange robe, with rudraksha malas and a gold chain, faces a row of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, several with palms pressed together in anjali. He extends his hand to a bowed devotee, while another man in orange stands at right. Wooden trays of small items and rudraksha beads sit in the foreground. A cameraman is visible at left edge. Roughly six visible people.2012-04-25A photograph of an indoor gathering in a hall with pink walls and yellow-orange hanging decorations. In the center, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a red-brown rudraksha mala, smiling as he reaches out to receive a folded paper from a man in a white shirt who holds his hands together in greeting. A probable Swamiji appears here by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Beside him, a younger man in an orange robe holds a stack of printed papers. Around them, several men in white and light shirts stand close, including one in a white shirt with folded palms at left, and others watch in the background.2011-02-26A photograph of a ritual or satsang hall where devotees stand in a line on the left, many holding papers, booklets and a red plastic bag. In the centre-right, a man in white shirt and brown trousers stands with hands raised in greeting. To the right, two saffron-robed sannyasis stand near a wooden tray or box; the foremost wears long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha or bead mala and ornate gold-toned necklace, and gestures with palms together. Behind them a deep blue curtain, a gold kalasha-like pillar and a deity murti are visible. A projector screen and a bald priest in white with folded hands appear in the background. Blue-and-red patterned mats cover the floor.2011-02-26A photograph inside a bright hall with pale pink walls and colourful woven banners hanging above. A man in a cream turban and gold-yellow dhoti with a bead necklace stands centre-right, smiling and handing a small item to a devotee, with the wooden tray of offerings held by a saffron-robed sannyasi at right. A woman in a pink sari and a woman in a yellow sari stand with palms pressed together in namaste at left, and a man in white with a lanyard stands beside them. Others are visible in the background. No clear appearance cues establish whether the turbaned man is a person, so he is described by role only.2012-04-18Crowded indoor scene of devotees queuing at a counter. In the foreground a bald man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with hands joined near his chest. Behind him a young man in saffron-orange robes with a red shawl holds a white card or ticket. On the right, a person with long dark hair in an orange sleeveless top leans over a table with a white cloth and offerings. Several men in white clothes stand in the background, and a white fan is visible. The setting appears to be a free healing and blessings queue.2008-03-28A photograph of an indoor ritual setting in which a long-haired figure in orange-saffron robes and layered gold-bead necklaces places a hand on the head of a devotee. The robed figure holds a folded white paper in one hand and stands beside a wooden box holding fruit and flowers. Around them, several men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste, some with eyes closed. A bald attendant in white with a white shawl stands behind the blessing figure, and another orange-robed sannyasi is visible at the right edge holding a gold tray. A white screen and blue drape hang in the background, with a yellow lamp shade overhead.2011-02-27April 25 20122012-04-25March 05 20112011-03-05 +1 copiesA crowded indoor event with people in white dhotis and white shirts, and saffron-clad devotees in orange robes. In the centre, a young saffron-robed sannyasi with a red-and-white tilak and a red-edged saffron shawl stands beside a man in a white shirt who holds his hands together in a namaste gesture. At right, a woman in orange sleeveless saffron clothing holds a gold-bordered printed card and a small pen, while on the table nearby are flowers, a brass vessel and offering items. A woman in a teal blouse with a bangle is partly visible at lower left. Behind them, onlookers stand near white plastic chairs and a red curtain. Whether the a person candidate appears among these people cannot be confirmed from appearance.2008-03-28A photograph inside a large hall with cream walls, ceiling lights and framed devotional portraits on the left wall. Several saffron-robed sannyasis and men in white dhotis and shirts stand in a procession-like line, palms pressed together. A woman in an orange sari with a matching orange head covering holds a wooden tray or box of offerings with red and white items. Devotees in mustard-yellow and white clothes stand along the aisle with hands folded, and white projection screens hang on the walls. A shaved-headed man in an orange robe walks at the centre carrying a small offering box, and a few people on the right wear white and gold-trimmed clothing.2011-12-11