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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.

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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 20122012-04-25A photograph of devotees gathered indoors at a temple-like hall with marigold garlands hanging above. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti on the left stands with hands folded. A center man in white with an orange-and-red patterned shawl leans in and gestures with clasped hands while speaking. A man in orange robes stands behind him. On the right, a person with long swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala smiles broadly with hands together, while a man in a yellow garment and gold necklace stands beside him with hands pressed together. Several older men are visible in the background.2008-10-09A 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.2008-03-28March 27 20082008-03-27October 09 20082008-10-09August 12 20082008-08-12January 23 20112011-01-23A crowded indoor hall with white plastered walls, a ceiling fan, and a dark red curtain at the back. In the centre, a young man in saffron-orange robes with a bare shaved head and a red shawl stands smiling among devotees, while a bearded man in white robes holds out a small offering wrapped in cloth and flowers. Around them, men in white kurtas and orange shawls, and women in white saris with rudraksha-style beads, crowd close. On the right, a woman in orange clothing with long curly hair reaches out toward the robed figure. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing line. Several dozen people are visible, many partly obscured in the background.2008-03-25Photograph of devotees in an indoor hall paying respects with folded hands (anjali) to a figure in orange saffron robes at right. The person at right has long, dark, wavy hair, a dark rudraksha-style mala with gold beads, gold bangles and an orange garment with a gold border, and stands behind a low wooden podium. Several men stand in a line in white dhotis and shirts, some with white shawls over the shoulder and one with a red tilak on the forehead. An elderly man in a white shirt sits at left with hands joined. Behind them are ornate wall decorations and a purple bird logo at top left. The right-side figure's cues are appearance-based, so this is a probable identification as a person, shown in person receiving devotees.2011-11-09A photograph of a devotional healing and blessing session indoors. A man with long dark hair pulled back, wearing an orange sleeveless top with a rudraksha mala, stands at right with one hand raised, placing his palm on the forehead of a balding man in a brown shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. A young man in white with an orange shawl and a tilak on his forehead watches nearby. Another man in white with an orange wrap stands behind, and a seated woman in a red and maroon sari receives blessings in the foreground beside printed blue forms and small booklets on a table. Red curtains hang in the background and a fan is visible at left.2008-03-27August 12 20082008-08-12