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A photograph of an indoor ritual gathering on a red carpet. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a red undergarment, long dark wavy hair and a red-brown bindi, smiling broadly, reaches out to touch the head of a seated woman in a yellow-orange outfit. A small child in a gold-trimmed yellow outfit leans forward with head bowed toward a man in a white t-shirt kneeling in front. A woman in a black sheer sari with gold border kneels at right. Beside the orange-robed figure is an ornate carved wooden chair with circular medallion carving, a silver bowl, and a green banana leaf holding offerings. Standing people in saris, a steel pot and cardboard boxes appear in the background.

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A photograph of a ceremonial moment at a golden-decorated seat. A young girl in a dark green dress with a red hair clip reaches into a silver tray of grains held by a man in orange robes and a flower garland with bright multicolour blossoms. Beside him, another man in an orange robe and long hair bends forward smiling. A woman in a grey-green sari with a yellow lanyard watches, and a man in a white shirt with a yellow lanyard stands behind with his hands pressed together. Marigold and mixed flower decorations frame the gold-carved backdrop. Five people are visible.2009-12-24A seated ceremony in a ashram hall: a long-haired person in saffron-orange robe, a red sleeveless top, a white and green and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala holds a brass bowl and touches the head of a small child. A woman in white sits beside them with the child, and men in white and orange shawls sit behind. A peacock-feather fan is visible at right. The robed figure has distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing, a garland and a rudraksha mala, a presentation consistent with the a person candidate, but identity is not certain from appearance alone.2007-12-25A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a long swept-back hair, wearing a garland of white flowers with tricolour ribbons (orange, white, green) and a rudraksha mala, sitting on a mat with a red cushion and laughing as he holds a small curly-haired toddler in white clothes. A woman in a white and black sari-style dress with gold trim leans in from the left and reaches toward the child, while a metal bowl and bell sit on the mat nearby. Behind them, several men in white and orange shawls and a seated woman in white sit in an ashram hall; a stand with a microphone is visible at right.2007-12-25A photograph of an indoor ritual in a home interior with a polished marble floor and wooden cabinets. A long-haired figure in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a cushioned chair, bare-footed, reaching forward to offer something from a small white bowl to a standing toddler in a white outfit. Around them, women in saris of green, blue, red and gold watch and join their hands. A white-clad woman in a white salwar and shawl bends toward the child, while a man in white stands beside her. In the foreground, an orange-robed seated man sits on a red mat, with brass lamps and plates of flowers and fruit on a white cloth at the lower right. The arrangement suggests a padapuja or blessing ceremony in a domestic setting.2008-10-15A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and white tilak on his forehead, long dark hair swept back, smiling as he places his palm on the head of a small child in a yellow outfit. A seated adult in a green-and-white striped shirt leans in from the right. The man holds small wrapped sweets or prasad in his other hand, and a child's hand reaches toward them. Behind is a plain cream wall and a black speaker. The man shows distinctive saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and long hair, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate blessing the child in person.2013-02-22March 20 20132013-03-20October 15 20082008-10-15May 13 20132013-05-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a darshan-style blessing in an indoor hall. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with layered gold and bead necklaces, bare-shouldered, places both hands on the head of a devotee who is bending forward. Crowd members stand close around, including a man in a white dhoti holding a small child in a green shirt, a bald man in white with a rudraksha mala, and a monk with a shaved head and orange wrap at right. A videographer with a camera stands at upper left, and framed portraits hang on the wall behind. The orange-robed figure has long swept hair and distinctive adornments, consistent with the a person candidate. Approximately six to twenty people are visible.2011-11-06A photograph of a ceremony on a mat floor. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange garment, red sleeveless top, and a white and green flower garland with a rudraksha mala, sits at right, holding a bowl of food toward a woman in white who holds a baby with a small tilak on its forehead. Behind them, seated people in white clothes and orange shawls, one with a white tilak, watch; a peacock-feather fan and brass bowls are visible.2007-12-25July 07 20122012-07-07July 14 20132013-07-14