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A photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall. A man in a red turban with a red-and-gold head cloth, a red bindi, a long dark hair, a green and gold silk garment and a layered silver-toned bead necklace smiles and extends his right hand, palm down, over the bowed head of a man in a white shirt who leans forward with his hands together. On the right, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe with a red border stands with his back partly to the camera, his bare shoulder marked with white paste. Behind them, several onlookers stand with folded hands and one person holds up a camera.

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December 16 20112011-12-16A smiling man in a red turban with a jewelled ornament and a green silk garment with gold border raises his right palm in blessing toward a line of devotees with folded hands. He wears multiple rudraksha malas, bead bracelets and a gold pendant. Behind him a bright colourful temple interior and other people in white and cream clothing are visible, and a brass plate of offerings sits at lower right. The scene appears to be darshan or blessing at a temple event. Identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the central figure is described by role only.2011-12-23December 16 20112011-12-16A photograph of a ceremonial moment in an indoor hall with a colourful decorated backdrop. A central figure wears a tall red turban with a gold border and a jewelled brooch, a green and gold garment, a red shawl over an orange cloth, and multiple strands of pearl-like beads and bangles. He is touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt, who stands with hands folded. Around them, devotees in white shirts and dhotis watch, and a cameraman films with a handheld camera on the left. Two shaven-headed men in white and orange garments stand to the right, one with sacred ash markings on the arms. A tray of offerings sits in the lower foreground.2011-12-16A photograph of a man in a tall red turban with a gold trim and a jewelled brooch, wearing a green and orange silk garment, a gold necklace and multiple rudraksha malas, smiling as he raises his right hand in blessing toward a man in a light blue shirt who presses his palms together. Other devotees in white and pale clothing crowd the hall behind them, and a robed figure in orange stands at the right edge. Framed portraits hang on the wall in the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) cues: the red turban, ornate gold and green silk clothing and multiple malas, while giving blessings to devotees.2011-12-04A photograph of an indoor gathering where a man in a crimson turban with gold trim, a green and yellow silk garment, a gold necklace, rudraksha malas and gold bangles, with a red tilak on his forehead, smiles while placing his raised right palm on the forehead of a man in a grey striped polo shirt who leans in with his hands pressed together. Several other people in white and orange clothing stand behind, and a partly visible man in an orange garment with white marks on his bare upper body stands at the right edge. Background shows a warm-lit hall with a framed picture on the left.2011-12-04 +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 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.2011-12-04August 16 20132013-08-16A photograph in a hall with a red curtain and a golden throne-like seat at the back. A smiling man in an orange-red turban and a brown-orange shawl with gold trim and a heavy gold necklace stands at centre, one hand raised in blessing. Swamiji (probable) based on the orange-red turban, ornate gold necklace and ceremonial attire. Before him, a man in white clothes bows deeply, hands folded, and another man in white bends forward. Devotees in white and saffron robes line the aisle behind metal barrier posts, and a projected screen shows a decorative design at the top left.2013-08-02A photograph at an indoor event where a smiling man in a yellow turban and a green-and-gold silk garment with long rudraksha malas and a gold pendant reaches out to bless a kneeling elderly man in white, his hand resting on the man's bowed head. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together, some with white and red forehead markings, and a saffron-robed monk stands at the right edge. Yellow and orange floral decorations and a large screen with a painted image are visible in the background. The blessing gesture and the layered rudraksha garlands suggest a darshan or blessing setting. A copyright notice and source line are partly visible at the lower right.2011-12-01A 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.2011-12-31