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A long-haired figure in saffron-orange cloth and red-and-white rudraksha malas stands at a golden altar draped with a multicolour flower garland, extending a hand to bless a kneeling man in a checked shirt with folded palms. Behind them a man in white dhoti with a gold border holds a small offering, and another man in white shirt and a red-and-gold cloth stands near. Plates of fruit and marigold petals sit on the altar. The scene is a darshan and blessing with the head touched in benediction, in a hall with red curtains and a speaker.

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A photo inside an indoor hall with cream walls and red curtains. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange cloth with gold bangles and a multicolour garland stands at a large floral-decorated golden structure, reaching toward a seated deity figure and offerings. Around them, several men in white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts, one in a maroon garment with a rudraksha mala, stand attentively. A man in a checked shirt holds his palms together. Flower garlands in red, yellow, orange and purple decorate the altar at right, and a small golden deity figure sits on the platform. The scene suggests a puja or darshan.2012-01-01A seated man in an orange-saffron garment with long, swept-back black hair places his hand on the head of an older man bowing forward in a white shirt and white dhoti. The bowing man has a red mark on his forehead and holds his hands together in namaskar near his chest. Behind them a line of men in white and light shirts stand and watch in a hall with striped white canopy and decorated pillars with painted elephant motifs. A red velvet cushion sits at the right edge and a small tray of items is set on a white cloth in the foreground. The seated figure's distinctive long hair and saffron clothing match the a person cues, while the others are devotees.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA man in a dark green and white checked shirt kneels before a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long flowing hairstyle, long pale-white and pink flower garlands, and a rudraksha mala. The seated figure lays a hand on the kneeling man's head in blessing while holding a small red fruit or offering. Behind them a red draped backdrop, a seated saffron-robed attendant with a rudraksha mala, a bald man in a white dhoti with gold necklace, and a crowd of onlookers holding up phones. Appearance cues are consistent with a person seated giving blessings, a distinctive garland, rudraksha and long swept hair, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-04-27A photograph at an indoor event hall where a man in an orange saffron garment and a long white-and-purple flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead, smiles while placing his hand on the head of a man bowing with palms pressed together in a white shirt. Other devotees in white and cream clothes stand nearby, including a man on the right with a gold-bordered white shawl and gold necklace holding his hands in anjali. A gold ceremonial chair sits in the background, with a gold-trimmed stage and orange and yellow decorative hangings above. The orange-clad man is a probable Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland, shown giving blessings in a darshan setting.2010-12-31A photograph of an indoor ashram gathering. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe with gold trim and a long multi-strand garland of white flowers and purple orchids around his neck, along with gold-bead ceremonial necklaces. He smiles while another man reaches to place a hand on his head in blessing. Several devotees stand around with palms pressed together in namaskar, including a man in an orange shirt and an older man in white. Behind them, rows of people in white and pastel clothing stand in the hall, and a gilded throne-like seat is visible at the back. A glass tray holding gold-coloured items sits at the lower right.2010-12-31October 10 20162016-10-10July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of an indoor event on a red-draped stage. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange cloth, a multi-coloured floral garland of marigolds and pink flowers, and a rudraksha-style mala, extends one hand toward a man kneeling in front of him. The kneeling man wears a dark green and white checked shirt with a red lanyard and holds a white phone. Behind them a young man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits, and a bald man in orange cloth is nearby. Several onlookers stand at the back holding up mobile phones, including a boy in a white vest and people in striped shirts and saffron garments. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the right edge of the stage. A red fruit rests in the seated figure's lap. The page-supplied name cannot be verified from appearance alone, so the seated figure is described by role.2016-04-27A photograph of a devotional blessing in a hall. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels with his palms joined, head bowed, while a figure in a rust-orange wrap with long dark dreadlocks, a green-and-pink floral garland, and a dark bead necklace places a hand on his head. Other attendees in white and a woman in red-orange stand or sit nearby, and a standing person in orange holds a rudraksha mala. Colourful mats and white-clad people fill the background.2017-02-02July 25 20122012-07-25A photograph inside an indoor hall with pale walls and yellow-and-orange draped pillars. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a maroon border, wearing a red and gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded malas, a gold armband and a red tilak, raises his hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand and bow with palms pressed together, and one man in a checked shirt folds his hands in namaskar. The man in orange appears to be a person, based on his long swept hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron robes, and the page indicates he is present at this event.2011-02-11September 23 20122012-09-23