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A photograph of a gathering under a white tent with colourful decorated pillars. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold beaded necklace sits on a raised seat and extends a hand to bless a kneeling young man in white shirt and grey trousers. Behind them, devotees in orange shawls and white and saffron clothing watch, and a woman in a dark shawl stands nearby. Dark velvet drapes and gold and pink fabrics frame the seat.

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A photograph of a festive tent event with patterned hanging banners in yellow, red and blue. A figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace, sits on a raised seat at right. Beside him a shaved-headed young man in orange garments and a gold garland stands with hands together. Several men in white shirts and pale clothing and women in sarees, one with a long braid, gather closely, some bowing or looking down with hands folded. A maroon curtain hangs behind. a person cues: long hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace on the seated figure.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on a raised golden throne-like seat under a decorated tent, receiving devotees. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair and wears saffron-orange clothing with a red-and-gold wrap, and extends his right hand to bless a kneeling devotee whose head is bowed before him. Around him, a line of devotees in white and orange clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaste; one man in a light blue shirt and glasses, a woman in an orange-and-white sari with a long braid, and young men in white with orange shawls and red headbands are visible. Decorative patterned pillars in red, yellow and black line the tent behind them.2008-07-17A photo of a darshan event in a decorated hall with gold and floral backdrops. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant leans forward, placing a hand on a seated devotee's head. Around him, saffron-clad young men wearing orange shawls and garlands stand nearby, while devotees in white and other clothes bow or sit, including an elderly woman in a white sari and a child. Patterned banners hang on the pillars behind.2008-07-17A photograph from an indoor ceremonial hall with a tent-style ceiling and painted pillars. A seated figure in long, swept-back dark hair and a saffron-orange robe with a gold-coloured necklace extends a hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling woman in a white sari with a red border, who has her hands folded. A young boy in a white garment kneels beside her. Around them stand devotees: a bald man in orange robes with a beaded necklace, men in white shirts and dhotis, and a woman in a yellow top. A woman with a long braid in an orange-and-white top is in the foreground. Behind the seated figure, a decorated altar with gold drapery, flowers and garlands. The scene appears to show a blessing or darshan. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), the seated figure with long hair, saffron robe and gold necklace, in the act of blessing devotees.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17March 15 20082008-03-15Night outdoor event under floodlights. A man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless top and rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned seat, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a plaid shirt who holds a rudraksha mala. Around them stand devotees in white shirts and pale blue shirts, a long-haired young man in white with an orange shawl and mala, and a long-haired young man in orange behind. Two women in red and yellow sarees are at the lower left. Orange drapes and a metal pergola frame the background. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2010-02-16A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a vertical tilak on his forehead places his right palm on the crown of a kneeling older man in a cream checked shirt who bows his head forward. The orange-robed figure sits on a white draped platform beside a small table with flowers, leaves and a book. Behind them a standing man in white holds a rudraksha mala, and a woman in a pale top with a gold necklace and earrings sits at the lower left. Red curtains and a white ceiling fan fill the background. The robed figure's long hair, saffron clothing and mala match the Swamiji (probable) cues, and the gesture is a blessing on the kneeling devotee.2008-03-15A photograph of a blessing moment inside a hall with draped fabric and patterned pillars. A figure with long, wavy dark hair and an orange sleeveless top stands at left, pressing one palm to the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white kurta. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a woman in a blue top and necklace stand watching. A red-draped table with a tray and offerings sits at left, and a gold-framed edge is visible in the foreground. a person: the orange-clad figure with long swept-back hair is the central giver of the blessing, with ornate cues limited to clothing and hair, so identification remains uncertain.2010-02-10March 15 20082008-03-15A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a bare chest wears saffron-orange cloth and a gold pendant necklace, extending his right hand toward a woman who bows with folded hands. Around him a crowd of devotees in orange, white and green saris and shawls gathers under a tent with decorated pillars and gold drapes. A standing man in white with an orange shawl and a younger man in saffron with a gold garland stand nearby. The setting suggests a darshan gathering.2008-07-17August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copies