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A photograph of an indoor ritual setting where a man in an orange turban, orange-and-blue garments, layered silver necklaces and silver armlets stands at right, placing his hand on the forehead of a young man in a white striped shirt who stands with his head bowed. Beside him, a bare-chested man with orange cloth and a rudraksha mala watches. At left, an older white-haired man in a white shirt and other onlookers stand close together. A tray with silver items and offerings sits at lower right, and a screen and gold decorations appear in the background.

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A 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.2011-09-24September 23 20112011-09-23December 02 20112011-12-02A photograph of a man in an orange turban and orange shawl over a blue silk garment with a striped border, wearing layered silver-toned beaded necklaces, silver armlets and bangles, and a red bindi. He smiles while placing his hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt, with other devotees in plaid and striped shirts standing nearby. Men in orange robes and white-marked foreheads are at right near a table with offerings, and a bright yellow-and-gold deity murti stands in the blurred background of an indoor hall. The man in the turban has long swept-back hair and ornate clothing, and his appearance matches the page's Swamiji claim with several cues, so he is described as a probable Swamiji giving a blessing.2011-12-02A smiling man in an orange turban and an orange-and-blue sash over a blue garment stands in a hall, wearing a long ornate silver bead necklace, silver armlets and bracelets, and a red bindi. He extends his right arm toward a woman in a white top with a purple patterned shawl, who bows with palms pressed together, and another devotee in white stands nearby. On the right, a man in an orange robe with white markings on his body stands partly visible. Behind them, a decorated shrine with orange and gold decorations is visible. The man in the turban shows the appearance of a probable Swamiji (orange turban, ornate silver necklace, sash and blue garment), so the identity is only appearance-based.2011-12-02A photograph of a man in a magenta turban with gold trim, a saffron-and-green silk garment, and layered gold and bead necklaces raises his right hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. A devotee in a white-and-grey striped shirt bows with palms pressed together, while others in blue and light-blue shirts stand with hands folded. Nearby, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside a bare-chested man in white dhoti with sandalwood markings. The setting is an indoor hall with a warm backdrop. The turbaned figure is an appearance-based a person candidate wearing distinctive turban, gold necklaces and saffron-green silk, giving darshan to devotees.2011-12-04A man in an orange turban, orange shawl and orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands bare-chested at right, placing both hands on the head of a seated man in a blue-and-white striped shirt who bows with hands folded. Around them, devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together, and a man at left wears a white shirt and lanyard. A projection screen and a hall with yellow decorations are in the background. The orange-clad figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), shown by his orange turban and shawl, long swept-back hair in a bun, and ornate gold necklace while giving a blessing.2011-09-17December 25 20112011-12-25A 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 20112011-12-25A photograph of a devotional greeting inside a temple hall. A man in an orange turban and blue-and-orange silk shawl, wearing a multi-strand beaded necklace and bangles, stands at right with outstretched hands, receiving a white and red flower garland held up by a man in a white striped shirt. An older bald man in a white shirt stands at left watching. Behind them, saffron-robed attendants wear rudraksha malas, and ornate golden decorations and flowers fill the background. a person: the orange-turbaned man in a blue shawl with ornate necklace and bangles, receiving the garland.2011-12-02September 17 20112011-09-17