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Photograph of a devotional blessing line inside a hall with a lit stage backdrop. A man in a maroon turban, gold necklaces, bangles and a red-and-gold silk garment smiles while placing his palm on the forehead of a devotee in a white striped shirt. Nearby, a monastic figure in saffron robes and rudraksha beads stands beside a tray of offerings. Devotees on the left stand with palms pressed together in namaste, one wearing a blue and yellow shirt, others in white shirts. Golden decorated structures and a pictured deity panel appear in the background.

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December 17 20112011-12-17A photograph of a temple puja line. A devotee in a red turban and red-and-gold saree with a blue blouse stands at the centre, raising a hand toward a devotee's head while holding a white paper, with gold bangles and a gold necklace. Behind her, a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala holds a tray of offerings. At right, a bare-chested priest in orange cloth with a mala stands beside a tray of flowers. Several devotees on the left stand in folded-hand namaskar, dressed in white shirts, blue and yellow garments. Behind them, gold and orange garlanded shrines and a banner with partial lettering decorate the hall.2011-11-30A man in a red turban with a fan-shaped crest and a jewelled brooch, wearing a blue dhoti, red shawl, layered gold necklaces and gold bangles, raises his right hand in blessing toward a line of devotees with palms pressed together. Several devotees in white kurtas and dhotis stand on the left, and a shaved-headed priest in white clothing stands at the right edge beside ritual objects. Behind them, a temple altar displays a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands and golden canopies. The setting is an indoor temple hall with a white and blue wall. The man's appearance suggests a person (in-person candidate) through his turban, gold ornaments and blessing gesture, though the appearance is not fully certain. Devotees perform pratyaksha padapuja style veneration.2011-11-30 +1 copiesA bare-chested man in a pink and orange turban with a long pink cloth draped over one shoulder, wearing rudraksha malas and orange-and-red garments, smiles as he blesses a man in a white striped shirt who bows with hands joined and head lowered. Several devotees with folded hands stand in a line behind them, with other people in saffron robes at the right edge. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a red-lit wall in the background.2011-11-27 +1 copiesA photo of a blessing scene indoors. A man in a red turban with gold trim and a red-maroon robe with gold necklaces and gold bangles places his hand on the head of a seated older man with grey hair, glasses, a cream shawl and a blue striped shirt, who has his palms pressed together. Around them stand other devotees, including a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala, a man in a pink shirt with folded hands, and a monk in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala at right. A tray of offerings, possibly sweets or packets, sits in the lower right, and a white screen hangs in the background.2011-11-28A photograph of a darshan line where a person in a maroon and orange turban, a maroon shawl draped over the shoulders and a beaded necklace places a hand on the head of a man with folded palms. Several devotees stand in a row behind him in white dhotis and checked shirts, hands pressed together. On the right, an attendant in white holds a tray of fruit and a white envelope is visible in the turbaned person's hand. The setting is an indoor hall with draped backdrop. The turbaned figure shows long hair and ornate clothing, and the page indicates a person was present, so this is a probable in-person appearance candidate with a ceremonial turban and maroon shawl.2011-08-20December 29 20112011-12-29Indoor event in a hall with ceiling lights and a curtain behind. A man in a cream turban and maroon robe, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a bearded man in an orange top who has his palms pressed together. The man in the turban wears a red bindi and a cream sash. Around them, several people stand with hands folded in anjali, including a bald man in orange and a man in a white garment at right. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), shown in person in the turban and maroon robe with rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, blessing a devotee.2011-12-29A photo of a blessing scene in a temple hall. A man in a multicoloured red, orange and pink turban with a jewelled brooch, wearing a pink robe and layered rudraksha and pearl necklaces, places his hand on the head of a bowed young man in a grey zip jacket and glasses. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a white tilak stands at a tray of offerings with red fruit. Several people in orange, pink and white clothes stand with palms joined in prayer, and a colourful painted temple backdrop is behind them.2011-12-27November 28 20112011-11-28Photograph of a temple or ashram gathering. A smiling man in a red and gold turban with a white jewel, wearing a blue and red shawl with gold border, gold necklaces and bangles, places his palm on the forehead of a devotee with hands pressed together. Beside him a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands with a bare upper body. Devotees in white and peach shirts with palms joined stand around them, and ornate golden deity shrines decorate the background.2011-11-30December 27 20112011-12-27