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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.

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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.2011-01-29A 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 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 of a devotional blessing at an indoor hall with colourful painted pillars and a draped fabric ceiling. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a red-brown shawl stands center-right, his hand raised to the forehead of a smiling young man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala, who has his palms pressed together. Other devotees in white with hands folded in anjali stand beside him, and another saffron-robed monk holds a silver tray of offerings at right. The setting suggests darshan or a blessing ceremony.2011-02-02A 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 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.2011-02-22A 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 of a darshan line inside a decorated hall with striped pillars and white draped ceiling. A man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested under an orange saffron shawl, wears multiple beaded necklaces and places both hands on the head of a devotee. Several devotees with folded hands stand in a row, including an older man on the left in a brown shawl and men in pale shirts. Beside him, a shaven-headed priest in an orange garment wears a tilak and beaded malas, and another monk in orange holds a silver tray with offerings. a person cues: long hair, saffron shawl and ceremonial necklaces, shown in the act of blessing devotees.2011-01-29Photograph 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.2010-10-08Photograph of a satsang hall with a dark backdrop and draped white and maroon fabric, decorated with hanging orange and multicoloured tassels. In the centre a man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl, a rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant necklace, raises his right hand toward the forehead of a bespectacled man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together. A second man in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. To the left a man in a light striped shirt and a beige kurta stands with hands folded, and to the right a bare-chested young man in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands near a tray of offerings. Several people in white clothes stand in the background, and a woman in a green shawl is visible behind them. Striped floor mats lie on the ground. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, orange shawl, rudraksha mala and gold pendant in the central blessing gesture.2011-01-23A 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.2010-11-30Indoor photo of a hall with white ceiling drapes and colourful striped tassels hanging from the ceiling. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white and purple floral garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, standing barefoot on a marble floor. A monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with offerings and a small orange cloth, facing him. On the left, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a man in an orange polo shirt stand with palms joined in namaste. Devotees in white and saffron clothes line the hall, some with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in a colourful sari stands on the right. A golden throne-like seat is visible at the far end.2010-12-31