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A photograph of an indoor satsang-style gathering. A man in a pink sleeveless robe with a thick gold bead necklace and gold bangles stands at right, his right hand raised to touch the forehead of a man in a light blue shirt who holds a folded white paper in both hands. A man in a striped shirt on the left bends forward with palms pressed together. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and a man in yellow garment watch, and an orange-robed attendant stands at far right. Background shows a white-screen display, dark drapes and a decorated altar with floral arrangements.

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November 13 20112011-11-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a blessing scene indoors. A man in a pink-salmon sleeveless wrap with a heavy gold necklace and gold bangles stands at right, placing his raised right hand on the head of a devotee who is bowed with hands joined in namaste. Several devotees in white shirts, a black shirt and a yellow t-shirt stand in a line with palms pressed together, eyes lowered. A bald man in orange clothes and glasses stands at far right. In the lower right foreground a metal tray holds offerings. The man in pink has long swept-back hair and ornate gold adornments, a combination that fits the a person cues, so this is a probable appearance-based match in an in-person blessing.2011-11-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall. A man in a pink-saffron sannyasi-style cloth wears multiple long strands of gold-coloured beads and a gold bangle, and touches the forehead of a devotee with one raised hand. A rudraksha-style mala is visible on a nearby man. Several people stand in a line with palms pressed together, including a man in a white shirt, a man in a dark shirt and a bald man in orange robes at the right edge. Behind them a large banner shows a portrait of a bearded-free long-haired figure and partial printed text reading 'BHAGAVAD'.2011-11-13July 11 20132013-07-11A photograph of a devotional blessing. A man in a pink saffron-toned robe with a heavy gold mala necklace and gold armband stands at right, his right hand pressed to the forehead of a young man in a yellow t-shirt with a lanyard and a gold bracelet, who stands with palms pressed together. The blessing giver holds a white paper slip and a tray. Behind them, men in orange and white ritual clothes, one bald with a red tilak, look on. A mango-like fruit is held by a figure at left. Appearance-based cues on the blessing giver include long swept-back hair and ornate gold mala, but identity is uncertain.2011-11-13A photograph of a devotee line at a temple-style hall. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-orange saffron robe, a heavy gold multi-strand ceremonial necklace, gold bangles and a gold armlet, smiles while placing his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a light striped shirt with palms pressed together. Other devotees in white shirts and light clothing stand or bow behind in a row. Behind them stands a golden deity murti under a decorated arch with colourful painted pillars. The man with the gold necklace and saffron robe is a person (appearance-based label), shown as a blessing giver to devotees.2013-06-22 +1 copiesA man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing layered rudraksha-style beaded malas, a gold necklace, a white vibhuti band with a red kumkum dot on the forehead, and a gold ornament in his hair, places his right hand on the head of a young man in a blue striped shirt who stands with palms pressed together in prayer. He holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Beside them an elderly man in white with a white forehead mark also folds his hands, and other people in white and blue stand in the background of a plain room.2012-10-11A man with long swept-back dark hair, a white vibhuti tripundra on his forehead, orange robe, layered gold bead necklace and gold armlets stands at right holding a folded paper and touching the forehead of a kneeling devotee in an orange cloth. Two onlookers in white and a man in a white shirt stand behind, one with hands joined in namaskar at left. The red-curtained room has a gilded shrine canopy at upper right.2012-09-26December 26 20102010-12-26November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of a blessing moment in an indoor hall with a colourful backdrop. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, an orange-red robe with gold border, layered rudraksha and gold necklaces, and rudraksha bracelets places his right hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt and glasses who bows with eyes closed. The blessing figure holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind them, a man in a pink shirt stands with hands folded, and others in white shirts watch. In the foreground at right, a bare-shouldered figure in orange cloth is partly visible.2012-04-14A photograph inside a bright hall with white floors and red curtains, showing a man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl wearing a heavy gold bead necklace and gold armlets. He places his hand on the head of a devotee in white shirt who bows with folded hands, while another devotee in white holds a rudraksha mala. Several other people in white stand behind, with a crowd and a screen in the background. The scene looks like a blessing or darshan in an ashram setting.2013-10-29 +1 copies