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A photograph of a devotional greeting in a tented hall with colourful striped pillar banners. In the centre, a person with long dark hair in an orange saffron garment with a gold-toned trim and ornamental necklaces receives a fruit or offering from a bald man on the right, who wears an orange robe and holds a silver tray with offerings and a flower. Several men on the left, one in white with a rudraksha mala, stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. The scene reads as a sarva darshan greeting, with the saffron-clad figure in the central position receiving devotees. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate necklaces on the central figure, who is receiving offerings and greetings.

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A photograph inside a decorated hall with cloth canopy and tall striped pillars. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala stands facing older men in white shirts. An older man with grey hair and beard holds out a fruit, and a bald monk in orange holds a silver tray with a lamp and a white cloth. Other men in white shirts, one with a green shawl, stand behind them with hands folded in greeting. Garlands and flowers decorate the background, and a few people are visible further back.2010-11-16A 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.2011-02-11Indoor photo of a devotional greeting in a hall with orange and white drapery. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward with clasped hands to receive a blessing. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, orange cloth, and a dark rudraksha mala stands smiling and extends his hand over a silver tray held by a shaven-headed man in orange robes. Other men in white, striped shirts and orange robes stand behind, and a deity shrine with decorated images is visible on the right. a person is the bare-chested man in orange with a rudraksha mala, receiving devotees.2010-10-29A photograph of an indoor ritual reception. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, stands at centre and extends his hand to a middle-aged man in a white shirt, who shakes it while holding a silver tray. Beside them a bald priest in a white dhoti and shawl, with white ash markings on his arms and forehead, holds a silver plate. Behind them several men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali. Orange and patterned cloth hangs from the ceiling and a golden shrine-like decoration appears at the right edge.2010-10-26October 26 20102010-10-26Indoor photo of a devotional greeting. A long-haired person in a saffron-orange cloth draped over the shoulder, with a bare upper body and a gold armlet, stands at center-right extending hands over a silver tray of offerings. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand in a line before them, one bowing forward with hands clasped, another with palms pressed together at left. A saffron-robed monk with a shaved head stands at far right holding a tray. Behind them a white screen, colourful striped pillars with orange drapes, and a crowd of seated and standing attendees fill the hall.2011-02-11A photograph of an indoor gathering under a fabric canopy with a decorated pole hung with an orange cloth. At the centre, a man with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala wears an orange robe with a red-and-saffron sash and smiles while raising his hand toward a standing man in a white shirt who holds fruit in cupped hands. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand around them, and on the right a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a silver tray with gold-coloured items. Around eight people are visible in total.2011-02-02October 20 20102010-10-20October 28 20102010-10-28A photograph inside a bright hall with a pale tiled floor, a white ceiling draped with fabric and ornate multicoloured pillar tops. A man in a long orange robe, with a garland of orange and gold flowers and a dark mala, holds a fruit-like offering in one hand and a small box in the other while standing barefoot. Beside him, a bald man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with a small lamp and offerings. A man in white dhoti and red shawl stands barefoot with a kumkum mark, and a seated man in a grey shirt with folded hands bows at the front. Other people in white dhotis stand to the left, and a gilded throne and deity murti are visible in the background.2010-10-19A 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 exchange in an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with dark rudraksha beads around the neck stands at centre, hands cupped near a silver tray with small offerings. Facing him on the left, men in a white shirt, red checked shirt and light shirt stand with palms pressed together or hands joined in respect. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in a white shawl with white body markings holds a tray and offers items. Other saffron-robed figures stand behind. Orange and patterned hangings and a screen decorate the background, with a small orange lamp shade overhead.2010-10-26 +1 copies