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A photograph of an elderly woman in a yellow patterned sari, wearing a lanyard badge and gold necklace, standing with palms pressed together in namaste while leaning on a blue-and-white walker. A person in a red sleeveless top and orange shawl, hair tied back, places a hand on her forehead in blessing. Behind them stand people in orange and white clothing, and a red carpet, flower garlands and yellow flowers are visible at the lower right. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the blessing figure is described by role only.

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May 13 20162016-05-13A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long flowing garland of red roses sits on a gold-carved red throne, smiling with eyes closed as he presses his right palm to the top of an elderly woman's head. She bends forward with her grey hair in a bun, wearing a pink-orange striped sari, hands near a wooden offering box with a microphone. Behind them a man in white with a yellow shawl stands near a red-and-white painted wall, and a red vibhuti or kumkum mark is visible on the seated man's forehead. This appears to be a blessing moment in a pada pooja-style honouring. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rose garland, seated on a throne.2010-08-25A photograph of a devotee in a yellow and red patterned sari with a red beaded mala necklace bowing forward with palms pressed together at chest level. A person's raised hand rests on her forehead, appearing to bless or touch her head. Behind them is a pink draped backdrop, and a second woman in a light outfit stands in the background. A visible badge hangs from the devotee's neck.2012-07-06January 09 20102010-01-09 +1 copiesNight-time darshan outdoors under bright floodlights, with a crowd of devotees in white shirts and sarees pressing in. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange turban and an orange sleeveless robe, sits on a raised platform with his right hand resting on the head of a man in white bowing before him; he appears to be the probable Swamiji, identified by his long swept-back hair, orange turban and saffron robe. Nearby, a woman in an orange and gold saree bows with her hands together, a gray-haired woman in a beige top sits in the foreground, and a young woman in white with a yellow shawl looks on. Fruits, apples and a small offering tray sit in front of the seated figure. Several men in white shirts stand behind, some with folded hands.2010-02-17Evening outdoor darshan at night. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a large orange turban, with long dark hair and a bare upper arm, places a hand on the forehead of a bowing older man in white shirt and glasses. Before them an elderly white-haired woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha-style necklace holds the man's hands in folded prayer. Standing devotees in white shirts and orange shawls watch with hands pressed to chests. Behind the seated figure, a younger man in orange robes stands at a table holding papers near offerings of fruit and sweets. The background shows a crowd, orange-trimmed barriers and garden lights.2010-02-17A photograph of an indoor event at night. A man in a red sleeveless top and orange shawl stands on the right, his hand pressed on the head of an older man with grey hair and thin-framed glasses who bows forward in a white shirt. A woman in a white blouse with gold-coloured arm bands stands at the left, supporting the elder's arm. Behind them, a man in an orange shawl and another man in a white shirt look on, and several more people stand in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment.2009-09-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a hall with a blue mat. A person with swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange shawl decorated with peacock-feather patterns and a pink flower garland, reaches forward and rests a hand on the head of an elderly woman seated in a wheelchair. The woman wears an orange shawl with a white blouse, a red-and-orange thread on her wrist, and drop earrings, and holds her hands together in a gesture of reverence. A golden ornamental object is in the foreground, and blurred seated people and a framed plaque appear in the background. a person is indicated by the saffron clothing, peacock shawl, garland and swept-back hair of the blessing figure.2014-05-10Evening outdoor darshan scene with a crowd of devotees. A figure in an orange saffron turban, orange sleeveless robe and long swept-back dark hair sits and extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling older woman with short white hair, glasses, a gold-trimmed beige sari and a beaded necklace, who presses her palms together. Beside her, a smiling man in white kurta holds his hands together in greeting, and a grey-haired man in white leans forward with his head lowered. Behind them, people in white kurtas and an orange-clad attendant stand near a table with fruit and red cloth. Additional onlookers and a child are visible in the background under evening lights.2010-02-17A photograph of a stage event with dark purple curtains and an ornate gold-carved throne. On the left, a seated figure with long dark hair wears orange saffron robes and holds an orange cloth in both hands. On the right, an older woman with grey hair tied back and a white flower in it stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing an orange shawl over a green top and white skirt, and a wristwatch. Partially visible at the bottom is another person's face.2006-08-22April 22 20122012-04-22A photograph of a seated elderly woman in a turquoise sari with an orange shawl receiving a blessing. A long-haired figure in rust-red robes and a rope-like beaded neckpiece leans in, touching her forehead with one hand while holding her other hand. Behind them, standing devotees in orange robes wear white flower garlands, and a bronze deity figure and a gold-leaf throne back are visible. A leopard-print cushion and a tray with a book sit in front. Several people, including a man in a light-blue shirt holding a steel cup, are visible at the left edge.2016-05-13