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A photograph of a bespectacled man in white clothes with his palms pressed together in namaste, bowing his head while a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl places his hand on the bowing man's head in blessing. The blessing figure wears a gold-brooched orange turban, a gold-bead necklace and rudraksha-style beads, a shawl over a cream and gold-bordered garment, and orange dhoti-style cloth. He holds a mala with a dark bead in his other hand over a white ledge. A blurred person in white stands at right, and a red-draped stage with a seated figure and red decorations appears in the background.

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September 06 20112011-09-06A man in an orange turban and orange robe with heavy gold necklaces stands at right, smiling, and places his palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt whose hands are pressed together in anjali. A woman with dark hair in a dark top stands at left, and an older woman in a pale sari and shawl stands in the background beside a lit altar with deity murti and oil lamps. Gold bangles and a silver-rimmed brass plate with offerings are visible at lower right. Other people in pale clothing stand in a bright hall. The gesture appears to be a blessing or darshan.2012-02-09Indoor event photo in a crowded hall. A smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak, orange shawl and layered gold bead necklaces stands centrally, his hand resting on the head of a bowed man in white dhoti with palms joined. Beside him a shaven-headed man in white dhoti and glasses holds a white tray of sweets, apples and rudraksha malas. Other people in orange and white stand behind a stanchion rope, and a blue-and-white bird logo appears in the upper left.2011-09-15December 20 20112011-12-20A man in an orange turban and orange saffron robe with a gold-edged sash and beaded necklace places his right hand on the head of a bald man in a plaid shirt and dark trousers who holds his palms together in prayer. Behind them stands a monk in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala, and a white-clad attendant on the right holds a tray with coins. A metal barrier with chain stanchions lines the floor, and a large banner with a smiling portrait of a man in white is visible in the background.2011-09-17October 14 20112011-10-14Photo of a blessing moment indoors. A figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, long swept-back dark hair, multiple gold ornamental necklaces and rudraksha beads, and gold bangles raises a hand to bless the forehead of a young man in white clothes with a mala, whose hands are pressed together in namaste. Another man in white with hands folded bows nearby, and a man in an orange robe with a sacred thread stands at right. Several devotees stand in the background in white and red garments. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the orange-clad blessing figure, given the saffron robes, orange turban, long hair and ornate gold necklaces. Setting appears to be a hotel hall with soft lighting.2011-11-26A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in a bright hall. A central figure in an orange turban with a red jewel, long dark hair, orange garments with gold borders, a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha bracelets stands smiling and places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Probable Swamiji (probable) wears the orange turban, long swept hair, ornate gold necklace and orange-gold clothing, giving the blessing. Behind him a young attendant in white with rudraksha mala looks on, and an orange-robed attendant holds a woven basket on the left. Flowers in yellow and purple appear at the upper right and a gold-covered seat sits behind, with seated white-clad devotees at the edges.2011-12-20April 19 20122012-04-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a saffron-robed figure in an orange turban with a gold ornament placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, with hands pressed together. The robed figure wears an orange shawl, layered ceremonial gold necklaces, gold bangles and a gold armband. Behind them a bald man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala stands, an older man in a striped shirt and a white-haired man are visible, and other people stand in the background of a warmly lit hall. a person: the robed figure in the orange turban, orange shawl and layered gold necklaces, blessing the kneeling devotee with a touch to the head, which reads as a darshan blessing. Several devotees, including the white-clad man, are visible.2011-09-24A photograph of a devotional greeting at an indoor event. A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange-gold draped robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces stands on the right, smiling, with his right hand raised to touch the forehead of a bowed man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala who has his palms pressed together in namaskar. Another man in an orange shawl stands beside them, and several people in white and orange clothing stand behind a railing. The saffron-orange figure appears to be a person, identifiable by the orange turban, orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, but his identity remains uncertain. A colourful backdrop with a warm yellow and orange design fills the background.2011-09-17December 25 20112011-12-25