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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a decorated hall with a draped fabric ceiling and tall patterned pillars. A bare-chested figure in orange-saffron cloth with a crown-like topknot, rudraksha-style beads, bangles and heavy gold necklaces stands at right, extending a hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. Several men with folded hands, one in a green T-shirt, and a woman in white stand along a barrier. A screen behind shows a portrait, and small deity murti and a statue sit near the back. a person is shown as the figure in orange with the bare-chested ceremonial adornments and topknot, giving blessings to devotees.

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March 27 20132013-03-27A photograph inside a decorated hall with draped fabric ceiling and colourful striped pillars. A bare-chested man with swept-back dark hair, orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulder, gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and gold armbands extends his right arm to bless a row of devotees with palms pressed together, while holding a small white paper in his left hand. Devotees in dark and navy shirts, a child in white, and women in saffron and white saris stand behind. Screens and framed pictures appear on the walls. a person is the central figure, offering blessing to the devotees.2013-02-03A photograph of a satsang hall with a ceiling canopy and colourful pillar drapes. A smiling man with a tilak on his forehead, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl and a long orange beaded mala with large gold beads, rests his right hand on the head of a boy in a white shirt and rudraksha mala, who holds his palms together in namaskar. Behind them devotees in white and orange clothing stand with folded hands, a woman in white watches, and a man in a red shawl smiles. At right a person in white dhoti holds a tray. Framed deity images hang on the walls. The man's appearance with a long swept hair, ornate gold mala and orange robe is consistent with a person, shown giving blessings to a child.2013-04-07February 03 20132013-02-03May 26 20132013-05-26A photograph of a hall with pink curtains and white walls where a man in an orange-brown robe with a long rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace raises his right hand in blessing toward a line of people. Several men in white shirts and dark trousers stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, one bowing his head low. A bald man on the left also has his hands folded. The man in orange has a thick swept-back hair and gold bangles, holding a folded white paper in his left hand. Other people stand in the background near chairs and a red-draped stage.2013-09-04April 07 20132013-04-07Photograph inside a hall with draped white and multicoloured fabric decorations and a projection screen on the wall. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a vibhuti mark on the forehead, ornate gold ceremonial necklaces and a rudraksha-style gold bead mala, wearing a saffron-orange wrap and orange shawl, smiles and raises his hand toward a devotee. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-clad figure with long hair and gold necklaces, greeting devotees. Several people in white and pink shirts lean in and bow with folded hands in a line. A golden deity murti and a camera on a tripod stand in the background.2013-03-31April 14 20122012-04-14Indoor photo in a hall with white tiled floor and a shrine backdrop with a golden throne and deity murti at the far end. A man with long hair tied back, gold beaded necklace and bangles, wearing a saffron-orange and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, extends his hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. Several people stand with palms joined in anjali; a shaved-headed devotee in orange with rudraksha beads and a man in a blue checked shirt are nearest. A woman in white with glasses stands at right. Cameras, a tripod, and stanchions line the aisle.2013-10-29A photograph of a devotee line in an indoor hall with a rope barrier and stanchions. A man in a rust-red wrap with gold bangles and a heavy gold bead necklace stands on the right, arm extended toward devotees, appearing to bless them. Swamiji (probable): long hair swept back, gold necklace and bangles, rust-red garment. Devotees in white shirts and orange-saffron garments stand with palms pressed together in namaskar at left. A decorated altar with colourful deity murti and a red curtain is visible at the back, with a tray of offerings at lower right.2013-10-29July 24 20132013-07-24