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A 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.

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A figure in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and multiple ornate gold-bead necklaces stands centre-right, extending a hand to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt. The figure holds a folded white paper in the other hand, with a tray of offerings and a brass item nearby. Around them, several men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and another figure in white with a shaved head and gold necklaces stands behind. A saffron-robed attendant holds a brass tray at right, and a white banner with orange trim hangs at top. The setting is an indoor hall with a projection screen behind.2011-02-27 +1 copiesA long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl wrapped over the shoulders and multiple gold-beaded rudraksha-style necklaces stands at the centre, extending a folded white paper or prasadam to a row of men in white shirts and white dhotis with hands folded in greeting. Behind him a shaved-headed attendant in a saffron cloth and beaded necklace stands by a tray of fruit, and an older man in white with an orange shawl is visible at right. The setting is an indoor hall with a projection screen and blue drapery. The central figure matches the probable Swamiji appearance cues of swept-back long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial beads, and is presented as the one giving prasadam to devotees.2011-02-27A photograph of a darshan line at an indoor ashram hall with coloured fabric hangings overhead. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold trim and layered gold necklaces, smiles broadly as he raises his hand to bless the forehead of a devotee. The devotee, in a white kurta with a light cord, presses palms together and smiles. To the right, a bald man in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Other devotees in white and orange clothing stand in line, and a woman in a yellow-and-purple patterned top stands at the left edge. The long-haired man has distinctive saffron and gold-necklace cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so he is identified as a probable candidate; he is physically present.2011-01-29October 16 20112011-10-16Indoor 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 inside a decorated hall with white cloth canopy and painted pillars. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron dress with a gold border and a heavy gold necklace of ornaments and rudraksha-style beads places his hand on the head of a young man in white shirt and orange trim, who bows with palms joined. Nearby, a man in white shirt and glasses stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, another devotee in white holds up a folded paper, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a silver tray with a cloth and gold items. Several other devotees are visible in the background. The scene reads as a blessing or initiation moment. Probable Swamiji is present; the long hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace are consistent cues.2011-01-29A long-haired man in an orange saffron garment with a maroon border stands at the centre, extending his right hand to touch the head of a devotee bowed in front of him. He wears a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant on a red cord, ornate gold necklaces and a gold armlet. Around him, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands joined in anjali or bowed in devotion, and a man in white holds a silver tray near the right edge. Colourful striped and yellow-orange hangings decorate the hall, and a projection screen is visible at the top. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the centre, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, giving blessings to the devotee.2011-02-11A photograph of a person in saffron-orange draped robes wearing a long gold bead necklace, with long swept-back dark hair, reaching out a raised hand while holding a folded white paper. Before him, several men in white shirts and a dark green polo stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, receiving him. Behind them are white-clad figures, a blue curtain and a cream backdrop, with a small tray of offerings at lower right. Visual cues match a person figure in saffron robes with a gold mala, positioned as the central figure receiving devotees.2011-02-27February 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copiesIndoor event photograph in a hall with pink walls, with decorative pillars wrapped in red, yellow and blue patterns and yellow tassels above. A man in a saffron-orange robe with gold border, a wooden-bead garland and a red tilak on his forehead stands at centre, smiling, placing his hand on the head of a young man with dark hair who holds his palms together in namaste. Beside him an older man in a grey striped shirt has his hands folded. To the right, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with a garland holds a white box, and another attendant in white holds a tray with gold-coloured vessels. A man in white shirt stands at left with palms pressed together, and a projection screen is visible in the background. a person: the centre figure wears orange robes, a gold-bordered shawl and a garland of wooden beads, and his hair is swept back, with no crown or turban. Numerous people are visible in the background.2011-02-22A photograph of a ceremonial moment inside a hall with patterned pillars hung with orange and red tassels. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold border, wearing layered beaded garlands, stands center-right with one hand raised to touch the head of a devotee bent forward in a white shirt. The devotee's hands are folded in anjali. To the left, a man in a black shirt with folded hands watches, and a man in white dhoti with gold border stands behind. Two more saffron-clad attendants stand at right, one holding a silver tray with a gold bowl. The central figure in saffron with garlands and a visible microphone clip on his shirt appears to be a person, matching the distinctive saffron robes, layered garlands and blessing gesture. Several other people stand in the background.2011-02-22A 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.2011-02-22