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A photograph of a crowded hall where a man in an orange-saffron turban, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beaded malas and a red-and-gold dhoti stands at right smiling and raising his hand in greeting. Beside him a man in a striped white shirt bows with palms pressed together, while devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand along a barrier line behind them. A person in an orange shirt at centre claps hands. A raised camera held by a hand fills the right edge. Behind them a red curtain, a golden kalasha-like ornament and a lit lamp stand on a platform.

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A photograph in a hall with white ceiling tiles, red curtains and a projector screen showing a deity image. A man in an orange-saffron turban and orange-brown robe, wearing a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant and gold bangles, places his hand on the head of a devotee bowing with folded hands. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand and bow nearby, one holding a red box. Stanchions and a white carpeted aisle line the room, and a photographer with a camera stands at right. a person: the robed figure with turban, rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold necklace is performing a blessing on a devotee.2013-07-13Indoor hall photo during a devotee greeting line. A man in a rust-orange turban, a rudraksha mala with a large ceremonial gold pendant, a rust-brown shawl and gold bangles stands at the right smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Several devotees in white and blue shirts are visible: a man on the left presses palms together in anjali, and a man in a red plaid shirt bows with folded hands. Other saffron-clad sannyasis and white-clad devotees stand along metal stanchions and a red-curtained stage behind them.2013-07-30August 03 20132013-08-03November 13 20132013-11-13A photograph inside a large hall with a drop ceiling and fluorescent lights, where a line of devotees stands along metal barriers. In the foreground, a young man in a checked shirt and another in a white kurta press their palms together in anjali. At centre right, a smiling man in a rust-red turban with a gold-banded fan top, a dark red shawl with gold borders, a long rudraksha mala and gold bangles raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Behind him, a man with a shaved head wears a saffron shawl, and more people in white kurtas and saris line the aisle toward a golden throne-like seat at the back. a person is shown here as the central figure in saffron-and-rust sannyasi dress, receiving devotees' greetings.2013-11-13A photograph in an indoor hall with pale walls, ceiling fans and red drapes. On the right, a man with swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a gold necklace with a large pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered dhoti raises his right palm in blessing while smiling. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with palms joined in namaskar; one bends forward with his head bowed. A bald man in orange clothing stands behind them, and a man in a plaid shirt with a lanyard is in the background. A man on the left wears a rudraksha mala. Women in white clothing and a few other devotees stand further back near a rope barrier. a person candidate appearance is distinctive with ornate gold jewellery and saffron robes, but the page does not indicate his presence, so this is uncertain.2013-09-02A photograph inside a hall with red curtains and a stage with a golden throne in the background. In the foreground, a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange-brown robe with a gold-coloured yellow sash and a long gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant raises one hand in blessing while smiling. Beside him, men in white clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaste, one with eyes closed. Behind them, women in colourful saris and devotees line a barrier rail, many with hands folded. A candid event photograph with several people visible.2013-08-02August 02 20132013-08-02A man in a rust-brown silk sash edged with gold wears an ornate turban with a jewelled brooch, a red tilak and a long rudraksha-style bead mala, and smiles while raising one hand in blessing. A young man in a white shirt on the left bows with palms pressed together. Behind them, people in white and orange-trimmed clothing stand with folded hands in a long hall with red banners on the walls.2013-11-09August 02 20132013-08-02A man in a reddish-brown turban with a jewelled ornament and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial beaded ornaments, wearing a copper-gold dhoti and bangles, extends his hand in blessing toward the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt. Nearby devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl stands at left, and a small child in blue is visible in the background. A hall with pink curtains and framed posters lines the walls. The man in the turban is Swamiji (probable), identified by his distinctive turban, rudraksha mala and ornate attire, and the image shows an in-person blessing scene. Approximately 15 people are visible.2013-11-07July 30 20132013-07-30