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A photograph of a hall with draped white fabric ceiling and colourful cloth-wrapped pillars. A woman in an orange sari with gold border, long dark hair, stands on the right, extending her hand toward a line of devotees with palms pressed together in namaskar. A bald man in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings on the right. Several devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, a man in a beige shirt with a purple lanyard, and a man in a white shirt stand in line, some with eyes closed, barefoot on a white marble floor. Another orange-robed figure stands in the background among others.

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A photograph of a devotional blessing in a hall with striped fabric canopy and colourful decorative pillars. A long-haired man in orange robes and an orange shawl stands barefoot, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white. Nearby, a man in a white shirt and beige trousers bows with hands folded, and a standing man in white clothing and a lanyard brings palms together. On the right, a bald attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Several onlookers stand in the background. The long-haired figure has distinctive long hair and orange robes, a probable Swamiji blessing a devotee.2011-01-29A photograph inside a tent-roofed hall with draped white and grey ceiling fabric, colourful striped pillars and ceiling fans. A priest in a white dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl, holding a silver tray with offerings, touches the forehead of a devotee in white shirt and dhoti whose hands are folded in namaskar. A line of men in white and pale shirts stands behind them, several with hands joined in prayer. On the right, a monk in saffron-orange robes walks past carrying a tray. Another priest stands nearby in a white and orange garment. Devotees are seated or standing in the background.2011-03-05A photograph inside a hall with a decorated pillar wrapped in colourful painted patterns and a draped fabric ceiling. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair holds a silver tray of offerings with one hand and raises his other hand toward a devotee, appearing to bless or perform a ritual gesture. Beside him, a bald man in an orange robe holds the tray. On the left, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some wearing rudraksha malas and bangles. Behind them a screen and a golden-decorated seat are visible. Several people are visible in the scene.2011-01-21A 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.2011-01-22A photograph inside a decorated tent hall with white canopy fabric and colourful striped pillars with orange tassels. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with an orange item and offers it to a saffron-robed sannyasi with a shaved head, who receives it with a smile. Behind them, a row of men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste. On the right, a bald man in plain white cloth stands with arms at his sides, and on the left an elderly man with grey hair and a yellow shawl holds a paper. Behind the group, a small altar displays a deity murti and garlands, with additional devotees standing near it. The scene resembles a welcoming or offering ceremony.2010-10-16A photograph of a group of men in white dhotis and shirts standing with palms pressed together in namaste along the left side of an indoor hall. In the centre, a man with a bare chest and a rudraksha mala wears an orange-saffron dhoti and is receiving a greeting. Beside him, a priest with a shaved head and bare torso wears an orange cloth and white dhoti, holding a silver tray with offerings and lit items. Behind them, other saffron-clad sannyasis stand near a decorated shrine with a deity murti and flowers.2010-11-30Photograph inside a tent-covered hall during a devotional gathering. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back dark hair stands at right, placing his hand on the head of a bald, bespectacled devotee in white who kneels with hands folded. Several white-clad devotees stand behind with palms pressed together in namaskar. A silver plate holding offerings sits in front of the kneeling devotee. A second orange-robed monastic stands at far right. Hanging orange cloth and colourful striped pillars decorate the ceiling and columns.2010-10-08October 28 20102010-10-28A photograph of a blessing scene inside a temple hall with a striped tent canopy and colourful fabric pillars. A smiling man with long dark hair and a bare chest wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder, with gold-coloured trim and a gold necklace; he presses his palm to the forehead of a bald devotee bending forward, while another devotee in white clothing stands with palms joined. On the left, an older man in white kurta and white dhoti waits with hands together. On the right, a monk in orange robes holds a silver tray. Behind them a priest with a white forehead mark and rudraksha-style beads, and a gold ornamental object, are visible. The scene reads as a padapuja or blessing ritual. The long-haired figure with the bare chest and gold necklace is a probable Swamiji by these cues, appearing in person.2011-01-29A photograph inside a hall with white tent-style ceiling drapes and colourful striped fabric hangings. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, red bindi, gold necklace and wooden mala beads, wearing an orange robe, raises his hand over a brass offering plate held by a monk in an orange robe. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together at left, and an attendant in white dhoti holds a tray with fruit at right. Several others stand and sit along the mats in the background. The scene resembles a satsang ritual, with the robed figure in orange appearing to bless the offering; the central figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance (long swept-back hair, orange robe, gold necklace and mala cues).2011-01-23 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall with a white draped ceiling and colourful tasselled pillars. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand in a line on red-striped mats with hands folded in prayer, some with tilak marks on their foreheads. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes, a gold headband and a beaded gold necklace with rudraksha-style strands smiles and extends his hand toward a devotee, holding a silver plate of offerings; the figure is barefoot. On the right, a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border carries a silver tray. Other people in white and orange clothing stand in the background.2010-12-27October 20 20102010-10-20