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A photograph of an outdoor-covered ceremonial gathering. In the centre, a person in an orange saffron garment with a gold necklace and a brown beaded headband stands with both arms raised, placing hands on the head of a man in a checked pink and yellow shirt who bows his head. A white floral garland with red flowers hangs from the man's side. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis, one in an orange shirt, watch closely. A tall decorated pole with a red and white pattern stands in the background, and a red stage light is mounted at left. Some onlookers have white tilak marks on their foreheads, and a camera operator is visible at lower right. The orange-clad figure has distinctive gold ornamentation and a headband, but the appearance is not sufficiently clear to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role.

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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a temple hall with white arches and a blue-framed shrine niche. A man in a saffron-orange cloth with a red-and-gold trim, a red-bordered shawl, a flower garland, a red-bead mala and a braided hair bun with a red floral crown places his hands on the head of a man in a white shirt, who has his hands folded in prayer. Probable Swamiji is the central figure, with long hair in a bun, a crown, ornate gold earrings, rudraksha malas and a white garland, matching the appearance-based cues for the presiding figure. Around them, devotees in white clothes and orange shawls stand with hands folded, and a man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads stands at right. A yellow sunshade hangs at the upper left and a golden halo shape appears behind the crowd.2012-05-18Photo of a ritual blessing in an arched hall with cream pillars. A man in an orange-saffron shawl and a gold bead necklace, with a red headband, white tilak and red bindi, places one hand on the head of a devotee in a light grey shirt while holding a white cloth. Several devotees with hands folded in namaskar stand nearby, and another bare-chested man with a sacred thread and tilak stands to the right. a person is described by the page; the central figure shows long swept-back hair, a crown-like headband and ornate gold necklace cues, so the appearance-based candidate is the blessing figure.2012-05-11 +1 copiesMay 20 20122012-05-20May 11 20122012-05-11 +1 copiesOctober 16 20122012-10-16May 13 20122012-05-13A photograph of an indoor gathering where a long-haired man in saffron-orange cloth, with a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, gold earrings, orange beaded bracelets and a gold necklace, places his hand on the head of a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron cloth wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a man in glasses and white shirt bows his head, and onlookers in checked and white shirts stand against a plain wall with a gold arched frame.2012-09-29A photograph of a hall event in which a man in an orange-brown robe with a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha malas places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a blue plaid shirt. The kneeling man has his head bowed and hands folded in anjali. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, one wearing a rudraksha mala, stand behind silver stanchions and chain barriers. A bald man in white with a forehead marking and orange-robed attendant appear at right. In the background is a painted temple-style backdrop with pillars and a deity figure, a projector screen, and red curtains. The white-robed figure at the top of the stanchion line holds white paper. The robed man has long swept-back hair, a gold ceremonial necklace, bangles and an armband, and his appearance is consistent with the a person candidate, though the presentation alone is not conclusive.2013-06-26A photograph of a temple or ashram gathering in an indoor hall with ceiling fans and fluorescent lights. A man in a saffron-orange robe, gold necklaces, gold armlets and a white tripundra on his forehead, with long swept-back hair, presses his palm to the forehead of a young man in a black shirt while holding a folded white paper in his other hand. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing. Nearby, a young man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala and glasses bows, and other devotees in white and orange stand around. A shaved-headed man in orange and pink shawl stands at the right edge, and a brass ritual vessel rests at the bottom. Several dozen attendees appear partly visible in the background.2012-09-26September 17 20122012-09-17April 09 20132013-04-09October 20 20132013-10-20 +1 copies