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A photograph of an indoor temple-hall gathering. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange turban, orange sash and heavy gold necklaces stands with one hand resting on the shoulder of a seated man in a cream shirt and glasses, who bows his head. Behind them, a bald man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands beside a man in a white shirt and a priest in white dhoti with a gold border holds a wooden box. A man in a white shirt and a seated man with folded hands look on, and framed portraits and posters hang on the wall. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), the central man in orange turban and gold necklaces, being honoured with a blessing.

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A photograph of an indoor hall with framed portraits on the wall behind. A man in an orange saffron turban and long orange robe with a heavy gold beaded necklace and gold armband stands smiling, his right hand resting on the shoulder of a seated man in a cream shirt and glasses who bows his head. Swamiji (probable) is the robed man in orange with the gold necklaces and turban, a sannyasi performing a blessing. Around them a man in a white-and-black striped polo with a lanyard presses his palms together in namaste, a man in white kurta stands with hands folded, and a man in a blue shirt and a bald man in orange robe watch. On the right a priest in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala stands beside a small wooden box. Framed portraits hang on the wall, including one labelled Royal Grandeur and another labelled Gift of Swami.2012-02-09A photo from an indoor hall with ceiling lights and a projection screen behind the crowd. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, with a red bindi, places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a plaid shirt with folded hands. Around them, men in white shirts and saffron-clad devotees stand with hands folded in namaskar and watch. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a gold chain and glasses stands beside them.2011-11-12A photograph inside a hall with pink walls and decorative colourful tassel hangings. In the centre, a smiling man with swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron garment with gold borders and a heavy gold-beaded garland; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), given his saffron clothing, ornate gold necklaces and swept-back hair. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in matching orange robes and gold necklace holds a white tray with gold items and has white markings on his arm. To the left, a man in a black polo shirt with a lanyard presses his palms together, while a man in a white shirt bends forward in front of him. Several other people in white, grey and light blue shirts stand behind, and a projection screen is visible at upper right.2011-02-22A smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi and an orange garment, wearing a heavy silver-toned multi-strand necklace and matching bracelets, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothing with folded hands. Both are indoors in a hall with a light ceiling. Behind them, several men in white and light shirts stand watching, and another orange-robed figure with white marks on his arms is partly visible at the right edge. The scene resembles a blessing being given in a satsang or puja setting. Appearance-based candidate: a person, identifiable by the orange turban, ornate silver necklace and bracelets, and the central role of blessing the kneeling devotee.2011-12-25A photograph of a crowd inside a hall with framed portraits on the wall behind. In the foreground a man in a light cream shirt bows with hands folded, and a man in a checked shirt bends forward. A bald man in a white t-shirt stands in the middle, hands pressed together. On the right, a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robes, with a red bindi, heavy gold beaded necklaces and gold armbands, raises his palm toward the bowing devotees in a blessing gesture. Other onlookers stand in the background, and a framed portrait with a golden frame hangs on the wall.2012-02-09December 17 20112011-12-17Indoor photo of a devotional blessing in a hall with framed portraits on the wall behind. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with heavy gold necklaces and gold bangles stands at right, smiling and placing his raised hand on the head of a man in glasses and a white shirt. In the foreground a man in a white and navy polo kneels with palms pressed together and head bowed, while a woman with long dark hair and a man in grey stand nearby. A tray of offerings is visible at the lower edge. The orange-robed figure fits the probable Swamiji cues of orange turban, ornate gold necklaces and bangles, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) performing a blessing.2012-02-09Indoor ashram gathering. In front of him, a man in white shirt bows and reaches toward him while a younger man in white folds his hands in greeting. On the right, a bald priest in orange robe with red border holds a wooden tray and offers items. Other attendees in white shirts and a camera operator with a boom microphone are at the left edge; a white board and red curtain sit in the background.2012-04-04August 03 20132013-08-03December 24 20112011-12-24A photograph of a devotional gathering in an indoor hall with warm ceiling lights. A central figure in an orange saffron turban decorated with a white jewel brooch and gold ornaments, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, and a long gold-beaded necklace with a pendant smiles while touching the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white clothes with folded hands. Around him, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with white ash markings on the forehead stands to the right, and other devotees in white and light clothing stand with palms pressed together. The figure's appearance with the orange turban, saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces is a probable Swamiji cue, shown in a ritual blessing setting.2011-08-19Indoor photo at an ashram-style hall with colourful striped pillars and a projector screen behind. A man in a saffron-orange robe with gold border and a long gold-bead necklace reaches out to bless a devotee, placing his hand on the devotee's head. The devotee in a blue striped shirt and lanyard holds his hands in anjali. Beside them, an older man in a grey striped shirt bows with hands folded. To the right, a bald priest in orange robe with beaded necklace and white ash markings on his arm carries a white tray with offerings. Several other people stand in the background, including a woman in orange. A man in a white shirt stands at far left.2011-02-22 +1 copies