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Photograph of an indoor gathering under a white fabric ceiling with colourful patterned pillar wraps. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha malas and an orange saffron robe holds a silver tray. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes holds a second silver tray. On the left, a man in a white shirt stands with palms pressed together, and a man in a red patterned kurta bows forward with hands clasped. Other people in white and orange clothing stand in the background.

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A photograph inside a hall with a white ceiling canopy and orange drapes. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-red shawl over his shoulders, a long gold bead necklace, and a red bindi; he smiles, extends his right hand over a devotee, and holds a silver tray with gold-coloured offerings. Another man in white with hands in anjali mudra stands at left, a man in a green striped shirt and a yellow sash bends forward at left-centre, and a man in white bends with a yellow cloth nearby. At right, a monk in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads holds a silver tray. Behind them, a gold throne with a dais stands under maroon and blue draperies, with a projection screen and people in white and orange around the room.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a darshan line in a decorated hall with colourful patterned pillars and white draped ceiling. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold-bordered orange wrap, places his hand on the head of an elderly man in a brown shawl. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded in anjali, waiting for blessings. Cues are consistent with a person, shown giving blessings in person.2011-01-29A photograph inside a decorated hall with a draped ceiling, colourful woven tassels and a gold-and-white backdrop. A man in a red-orange robe with a long dark wig-like hair and a beaded necklace stands centre right, smiling and placing his hand on the head of an elderly man in white clothes with a pink-and-white shawl, who bows with palms joined. Beside them, a younger man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with offerings. Other men in white and red shawls stand with folded hands in the background, and a gilded throne-like seat is visible at right. The central figure matches the presentation cues associated with a person, so this is a probable identification from appearance, with the role being a blessing recipient setting.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall with pillars wrapped in orange, blue and yellow patterned fabric. In the foreground, a line of men in white and light-blue shirts stand with hands folded in respect, one bowing with palms pressed together. Facing them, a figure with long, swept-back black hair and an orange garment draped over the shoulders, wearing gold necklaces, holds a tray of small items with gold trim. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in an orange robe stands in front of a tray.2011-02-11A photograph of a tented hall with a striped white ceiling canopy and hanging decorative pillars painted in red, yellow, blue and white with orange fringe. In the foreground, a man in a red patterned kurta bends forward with his hands joined while another man in a dark jacket and glasses leans in. A smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, holding a silver tray and placing his hand on the bowed man's head in a blessing gesture. Other men in white shirts, white dhotis and orange scarves or robes stand around, and a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothes is nearby. The orange-robed figure is a candidate for the a person label, though his appearance cues are not fully conclusive.2011-01-22A photograph inside a hall with orange and red hanging decorations and a white tent ceiling. A man in a saffron-red robe with a gold necklace of beads, and a dark-haired figure with a red bindi, raises a hand in blessing over a bowed man in white shirt and pink shawl who joins his palms. Beside him a younger man in white bends forward with palms joined. A saffron-robed attendant holds a silver tray of offerings with a small golden item. Another saffron-clad man with rudraksha beads stands at right, and a gold ornate throne with a gilded canopy sits in the background. Possible blessing or darshan setting.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron dhoti-style wrap with a maroon border, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, who is smiling and extending his right hand in a blessing gesture toward a devotee. Several men stand around him: at left, two men with palms pressed together in namaste, one in a white shirt and one in pink; in the centre a man in white with a rudraksha mala and hands clasped; a man in a dark green shirt behind them. At right, a bald man in white and another in orange hold a silver tray of offerings. Red and yellow striped decorative banners hang from pillars in the pale-walled hall, which has a white screen behind. The long-haired figure has a distinctive presentation with long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha and gold adornments, matching the page's reference to Swamiji, so he is identified as Swamiji (probable), giving blessings in person.2011-02-11A photograph of a devotee gathering in an ashram hall with colourful striped pillars and white drapery overhead. A man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment with a gold-bordered sash and a beaded necklace; he raises one palm toward a devotee while smiling. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray with red offerings. On the left, an older man in white clothes and a younger man in a blue shirt stand with palms pressed together, and another man in white bends forward to receive blessings. A gold-and-brass shrine is visible at the right edge.2011-01-29A photograph inside a tented hall with a draped ceiling and painted decorative pillars. A man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala and a long swept-back hairstyle, the a person, stands centre, with one hand raised toward the head of a devotee in white clothes who bends forward with hands folded. Beside him an attendant in orange holds a silver tray of offerings with a small lamp. On the left an older man in white with glasses and a mala stands with hands joined. Several other men in white and orange clothing, some with red and orange shawls, stand around the room. Ceiling fans turn overhead.2011-01-22Indoor hall with a tiled floor and colourful striped pillars hung with yellow fringe. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders and multiple beaded garlands stands at centre, right palm raised in blessing over a devotee. The blessed devotee in a light grey shirt and dark trousers bows with palms pressed together and head lowered; a younger man in a light blue striped shirt with a lanyard stands folded-hands beside him. Behind, a second saffron-robed monk with a shaved head and tripundra marks holds a white tray. On the right, a bald attendant in white dhoti carries a tray of gold objects, and another bald attendant in white with a bead necklace stands further right.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.2011-02-22