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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.

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A 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.2011-02-26Photo 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.2012-04-25March 23 20082008-03-23A 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 20122012-04-25A seated woman with long dark hair, wearing a sleeveless orange robe, extends her hand over the head of a kneeling man in white clothes who bows with palms pressed together. Around them, devotees in white and orange stoles, one holding a plate with offerings, gather closely; a woman in a green sari and gold jewellery leans in, and a trident stands at the upper right. Books and rudraksha malas are laid out on a white cloth in the foreground, and a red curtain hangs behind. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan setting. a person: the seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe, long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, in the role of the one giving blessing.2008-03-22March 26 20082008-03-26Indoor photo at a registration or blessing counter with a white-draped table in the foreground. A man in an orange-saffron sleeveless top and orange-saffron dhoti stands at right, placing his hand on the head of an older man in white shirt and glasses who bends forward. Behind them, a man in white with an orange scarf stands near the table, with a red velvet curtain and a colourful painted panel in the background. Several people in white shirts with orange scarves, and a woman in a pink sari, stand in a line or sit near the table. Printed pamphlets and booklets lie on the table.2008-03-28A photograph of a darshan session in an indoor hall with white plastic chairs, a red curtain and a patterned banner at the back. A long-haired man in orange robes sits on a white throne-like chair, his hand raised in blessing and touching the head of a devotee. He holds a tray of rudraksha malas, fruit and flower garlands. A younger man in white with an orange shawl stands behind him. Around them, devotees in white and orange clothing stand and sit, some holding small papers or cards, and a woman in a cream sari with a red blouse and a long braid is seated in front. The orange-robed figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair, orange robes and rudraksha malas, shown in the role of giving blessings.2008-03-26A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over the chest, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt with a vibhuti (sacred ash) mark on his forehead. Behind them, a standing monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala watches, and a man in a red shirt stands at the back. To the left, men in white and orange shawls hold up a small object and a white cloth near the man receiving the blessing, while a tray of items and a fan sit nearby. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan in an indoor hall with red drapes. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the central role, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues, performing the blessing.2008-03-23Indoor healing and blessing session in a hall with white walls and a red curtain. Seated centre-right is a man in orange sleeveless robes with an orange shawl, long hair swept back, holding a small card and leaning toward a woman in a white sari who bows her head, holding a green leaf and fruit. A bowed man in white kurta is in front of them. Behind stand devotees in white kurtas and orange or yellow shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas. A fruit basket with apples, oranges and a pineapple sits at right, and a fan is in the background. Visible identity cues are present, so this may be a person receiving devotees; this is an appearance-based label only.2008-03-28A photograph of a large crowded hall with white tent canopy and hanging decorative banners overhead. In the foreground, a man in white kurta with a wristwatch bows forward with his head lowered, his hands pressed together, while a woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl places her hand on his head. Several young men in white clothes with orange shawls stand nearby with hands clasped, and many devotees in white and colourful saris fill the background. A portrait banner is visible on the right wall. a person appearance is uncertain; the bowing man is not clearly identifiable.2008-03-28