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A photograph of a temple setting where a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead, places his hand on the head of a devotee in a cream-coloured kurta and white dhoti, who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The orange-robed man holds a folded white paper in his other hand. A third person in orange clothing stands at the lower right, looking down at a tray of brass items. Behind them is a rail, a red and orange shrine with a deity murti and garlands, and a few more people in the background. Wall posters are visible at the top left. The orange-robed man's appearance is consistent with the page's claim of a person's presence, but the cues are limited to the rudraksha mala and orange robes, so identity is uncertain.

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October 26 20102010-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 07 20102010-10-07 +1 copiesIndoor temple scene under a corrugated roof with red pillars and hanging decorative streamers. In the centre, a man in an orange sleeveless robe with a long rudraksha mala and a vermilion forehead mark stands at a railing, placing a hand on the head of a devotee while holding a folded paper in his other hand. A man in an orange shawl holds a folded orange cloth and a small brass plate with offerings. On the left, devotees in white and light-coloured shirts stand with palms pressed together and heads bowed at a metal railing. Another man in white with an orange-red shawl stands at right. A framed photo and printed notices hang on the orange wall behind. a person depicted in the centre wearing orange robes, long hair and rudraksha malas, performing a blessing on a devotee.2010-09-06October 13 20102010-10-13A photograph of a devotional darshan line under a metal-framed roof with hanging decorations. A man in an orange sleeveless robe with a long rudraksha mala and white forehead markings stands center, placing his hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt whose hands are pressed together in anjali. Several other devotees in white shirts and dhotis wait in line behind a metal railing, and a monk in orange robes holds a brass tray of offerings in the foreground. The central figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive ornate orange-and-rudraksha clothing, matching the page's description of a probable Swamiji appearance, so this is a probable in-person presence. Other attendees are devotees and sannyasis.2010-09-07A photo of a ritual blessing in a tented hall with colourful striped pillars and a deity print on a red backdrop. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange sleeveless wrap with a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak stands center-right, reading a folded paper while placing his right hand on the head of a bowed man in a light checked shirt with hands joined in namaskar. Beside them an older man in white shirt and dhoti stands, and other devotees watch in the background. A metal bowl sits at the lower edge. Probable Swamiji is the central figure: long swept-back hair, saffron wrap and rudraksha mala. Count: about six visible people.2010-10-11A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, with swept-back dark hair, reaching out to touch the raised hand of a devotee at a metal barrier. The devotee on the left wears a white shirt and folds his hands in namaskar. Behind them a crowd of people stands under a tented canopy, and a bald monk in orange, holding a white paper and a gold-coloured ritual object, stands at right. Some saffron-and-white robed attendants and a red-and-blue patterned bag are visible.2010-09-08September 05 20102010-09-05September 06 20102010-09-06A photograph of a crowd gathered at a temple railing in front of a shrine. A man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi on his forehead stands at the centre, raising one hand in blessing while holding folded white papers in the other. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together and heads bowed to the left. Behind them, a golden deity murti and decorated shrine with red drapery are visible.2010-09-05A photograph of a temple-like outdoor pavilion with a corrugated roof and orange drapes. A bare-chested-looking devotee's head is blessed by a saffron-robed sannyasi with a crown-free head, a red tilak on the forehead, and a long rudraksha mala, who holds a folded white paper and a brass ritual object. Devotees in white shirts stand with palms pressed together at a metal railing, and a younger monk in orange stands at right holding an orange cloth bundle.2010-09-06Outdoor temple scene: a long-haired man in an orange saffron sleeveless garment with a rudraksha mala blesses a devotee by pressing his palm to the man's forehead. The devotee wears a light blue striped shirt and holds a white sheet of paper, palms pressed together in namaskar. Other men stand beside them, one in a grey striped shirt with glasses, another in a blue shirt. Behind, an ornate golden shrine holds a deity murti decorated with garlands and a red and gold canopy. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron garment, rudraksha mala) is shown in person giving blessing.2010-09-17