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A photograph of a darshan-style gathering in a decorated hall with draped white and cream cloth and hanging yellow and multicolored tassels. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron garment with a sleeveless wrap and layered gold necklaces stands at right, extending his hands to bless or hand items to a line of devotees. A man in a white shirt holds a small child in a denim jacket with an orange thread on the wrist, and devotees on the left press their palms together in anjali. A bald man in a saffron-yellow robe stands at the far right beside a tray of flowers and offerings. Several other people in white and orange clothing are visible in the background.

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Photograph of a satsang-style gathering. On the right, a smiling person with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi and white forehead markings, wearing ornate gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, orange clothing and beaded bracelets, reaches to clasp the hand of a devotee at left, who wears a light grey patterned shirt and has white forehead markings. Behind them, a bald man in orange robes with a red forehead mark stands near a maroon curtain and a yellow-orange deity figure.2013-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a crowded indoor event with a saffron-clad figure at centre, long black swept-back hair, white vertical forehead marking, and a thick beaded orange-brown mala with gold ornament, bare-shouldered in an orange shawl, reaching toward a red tray holding packets and small items. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a beaded mala and gold ornament, presented as the central figure distributing items from the tray. A man in white with folded hands leans in to receive them. Behind, a large painted portrait shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and saffron robe, and another man in white stands at left. A shaven-headed monk in orange stands at right edge.2012-09-21A photograph of a darshan moment under a canopy with striped and coloured decorative pillars. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti with gold trim and a gold necklace places his hand on the forehead of a devotee who presses palms together. Behind them, a bald monk in orange robes holds a silver tray with a red cloth and gold-coloured items, while several devotees with folded hands in white shirts and light clothing stand in line. The long-haired man with saffron clothes and a gold necklace is a probable Swamiji by the appearance cues, present in person, giving blessing.2011-01-29A 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 photograph inside a decorated hall with colourful striped pillars and white drapery. A man in a lime-green sweater and jeans holds a baby in a colourful outfit, while a long-haired man in a turquoise-blue wrap, gold necklace and beaded mala touches the baby's forehead. A shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads holds a silver tray of sweets and a small white box. An elderly man in white stands at left and devotees in white clothes are visible in the background. The long-haired man has distinctive long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold ornaments, which is a probable match for a person.2010-12-18A photograph of an indoor hall where a long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe sits on an orange cushioned seat, smiling and extending his hand to a young boy in a green patterned shirt and khaki shorts who holds out his cupped palms. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand watching, one in a yellow shawl with a rudraksha mala, another with a shaved head in white with an orange cloth over his shoulder, and a figure in orange robes. A red cloth-draped seat is visible at right and a tented ceiling with decorative panels above.2010-07-07A photograph of a devotional blessing at an indoor hall with draped white and red fabric and decorative pillars. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap with a gold border and a gold-trimmed shawl extends his right hand to rest on the head of a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him, a boy in a brown striped shirt bows with folded hands, and a white-clad devotee also receives the blessing. To the right, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes wears a gold bead necklace and a white forehead mark, and another orange-robed attendant holds a silver tray with gold-coloured items and offerings. A gold deity shrine and a speaker are visible in the background.2011-01-29March 22 20132013-03-22November 12 20112011-11-12A photograph of an indoor gathering where a long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top with dark rudraksha-style beaded trim smiles as he reaches out to touch the forehead of a young boy in a blue collared shirt. Beside them, an older man with grey hair and a red bindi stands in an orange shawl, a man in a white-and-blue checked shirt looks on, and a figure in orange robes with red borders holds a white tray of small items, possibly prasad or offerings. Background includes a red curtain and a wall fan. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in orange with beaded trim is presented as Swamiji, based on his hair and ornamented saffron clothing, while the rest of the scene shows devotees and attendants.2008-03-23February 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copiesMarch 23 20082008-03-23