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A photograph of a devotional blessing line indoors. A man in a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange dhoti-style wrap and layered rudraksha malas raises one hand and places the other on the head of a young boy in a striped red-and-white shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them, people in white and cream clothes queue and watch, a man in a beige shirt with a headset stands at left with hands folded, and a man in an orange garment with a metal tray stands at right. Brass items and a tray of offerings sit at the lower edge, with an orange banner and decorative backdrop behind.

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A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an indoor hall. A figure on the right wears a bright orange turban, orange draped robe, rudraksha beads and gold necklace, with a red tilak on the forehead; he raises a hand in blessing toward a line of people with hands pressed together in namaste. Several men in white shirts and a boy in a red-and-white striped shirt stand with palms joined, one man bowing his head. A small ornate golden shrine or throne and an orange-and-yellow backdrop appear behind, with brass items and flower garlands on a table in the lower right.2011-09-29 +1 copiesDecember 17 20112011-12-17A photograph inside a temple hall during a darshan-style blessing. A smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on his arm, places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with palms pressed together in anjali. Other devotees stand with hands folded, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a yellow border is at right, and a gilded deity murti with floral decorations and a colourful backdrop are visible behind.2011-12-10September 25 20112011-09-25October 17 20112011-10-17A photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall with a light-coloured wall and a projection screen behind. A smiling figure in saffron-orange turban, orange shawl and a long ornate gold bead necklace raises a hand in blessing toward a young man in a pink shirt who bows with hands joined. Gold bangles adorn the blessing hand. On the right, a shaven-headed monk in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands near a tray of fruit and brass items. Other people in white clothes press palms together at the left edge, and several more stand in the background.2011-11-21September 09 20112011-09-09December 25 20112011-12-25A smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe stands indoors, reaching out his arm to a crowd. He wears a layered silver necklace, a silver bangle, a red bindi and gold earrings. Around him, a small child in a red shirt, men in white and grey shirts, and a bald man in white garments are gathered.2011-12-25December 10 20112011-12-10November 25 20112011-11-25A photograph of a devotional gathering in an indoor hall with warm ceiling lights. A central figure in an orange saffron turban decorated with a white jewel brooch and gold ornaments, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, and a long gold-beaded necklace with a pendant smiles while touching the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white clothes with folded hands. Around him, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with white ash markings on the forehead stands to the right, and other devotees in white and light clothing stand with palms pressed together. The figure's appearance with the orange turban, saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces is a probable Swamiji cue, shown in a ritual blessing setting.2011-08-19