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A photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall. A man in a maroon and gold-trimmed turban with a white jewel, orange-saffron garment layered with a red shawl, and long gold-bead necklaces places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling young man in a pink shirt who presses his palms together. Another devotee in white bows nearby, and a bald man in orange and a rudraksha mala stands behind. Behind them is a large backdrop with a painted portrait of a figure in orange and a colourful decorative panel. A figure in an orange-and-maroon turban with long swept-back hair and ornate gold jewellery stands at the centre, presenting a blessing; the blessing giver is identified by appearance cues as Swamiji (probable).

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A photograph inside a hall where a figure in a tall red-and-gold turban with a white jewel, orange-saffron dhoti and cloth, rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklaces and gold armlets extends his right hand to bless a devotee. Standing devotees with palms pressed together, wearing white and pink shirts, bow their heads while one devotee's head is touched. a person is shown in this ceremonial appearance, performing a blessing as a guru figure. Other people nearby include a photographer with a camera at left and a shaven-headed man in orange at right. A banner with ornate gold lettering appears in the background.2011-10-26A man in a tall red turban with gold trim and a rhinestone brooch, wearing a red and green silk shawl, multi-strand rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold necklaces, raises his right hand to bless a devotee's forehead. Several men with folded hands wait in line in white shirts and trousers, one in a yellow shirt. In the background stand a golden deity murti shrine with orange and gold decor, and a screen shows a slideshow. A priest in white with a tilak is at the right edge, with a brass tray of offerings nearby. The scene appears to be darshan in a temple hall. The turbaned figure is a probable Swamiji in an appearance-based label, based on the turban, shawl and beaded mala.2011-12-04A photograph of a man in a pink and orange turban and pink robe with a rudraksha-style white and red beaded mala garland, smiling and raising his right hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. The devotees on the left, several men in shirts, stand with palms pressed together in anjali and some bow their heads. To the right, a saffron-robed attendant stands near a tray of offerings in a hall with a banner in the background. Possibly a person: long hair, saffron and pink ornate clothing, and a beaded mala garland are visible, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2011-11-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in a magenta turban with gold trim, a saffron-and-green silk garment, and layered gold and bead necklaces raises his right hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. A devotee in a white-and-grey striped shirt bows with palms pressed together, while others in blue and light-blue shirts stand with hands folded. Nearby, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside a bare-chested man in white dhoti with sandalwood markings. The setting is an indoor hall with a warm backdrop. The turbaned figure is an appearance-based a person candidate wearing distinctive turban, gold necklaces and saffron-green silk, giving darshan to devotees.2011-12-04A smiling man in a pink, orange and yellow turban and pink-orange clothing stands raising his right palm in blessing toward a line of devotees with their hands pressed together in namaste. He wears a layered rudraksha-style bead necklace and bangles. To the right, a bald man in orange robes and glasses holds a tray. Several people in white shirts and dhotis stand in the background of a hall with a colourful backdrop of a deity image.2011-10-18Indoor photo at a hall with bright ceiling lights and blurred onlookers. A man in a red and gold turban and a blue garment, garlanded with white flowers and yellow marigolds, with rudraksha malas and a red tilak, smiles while extending his hand to bless a devotee. Devotees in white and light shirts, one with hands pressed together, bow forward. Monks in white and orange-saffron robes with white tilak marks stand at the right edge. A visitor badge hangs from a devotee's neck. The scene reads as a pada puja event, with devotees touching the feet of the honoured figure. Swamiji (probable) is shown in appearance as the central garlanded figure, wearing a crown-like red turban, blue clothing, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments.2011-12-14December 18 20112011-12-18October 20 20112011-10-20A photograph of a darshan moment in an ashram hall. A man in a deep red turban with gold border and a white jewel, gold necklaces, gold bangles and a violet-blue garment with red and gold border raises his palms outward in blessing toward a line of devotees. Several devotees on the left stand with hands pressed together in anjali, one in a white dhoti and one in a maroon shirt. Yellow and gold floral decorations and a gold-framed backdrop fill the background.2011-11-30A photograph of a blessing scene in an indoor hall. A man in a red and gold turban and white dhoti with a gold-beaded necklace places his hand on the head of a devotee who stands with hands pressed together in namaste. Behind him, a line of devotees waits in white and dark clothing. In the foreground, a priest in a white dhoti with a yellow border and a shaved head, seen from behind, stands beside a tray of incense sticks and offerings. The setting is a bright banquet-style hall with a colourful backdrop. The turbaned man is an appearance-based a person candidate given his distinctive red turban, gold necklaces and ornate clothing; his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2011-12-31December 04 20112011-12-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotee line in an indoor hall. A man in a red, orange and pink turban and matching pink-and-red garments, with a long rudraksha mala and white-beaded necklaces, smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a man bowing with palms pressed together. Several other devotees in plain shirts stand behind, and a saffron-robed attendant is visible at the right edge.2011-11-27