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A photograph of a darkened hall where a figure in a deep red-maroon robe and matching turban, adorned with a gold-toned brooch, a gold ceremonial necklace and bangles, extends a hand in blessing toward a bowed devotee in a white shirt. Other people in white and dark clothing line the left side, some with palms joined and others holding roses; a tray of pink flowers is visible at left. A round-arched window with stained glass glows behind. Ornate gold and crimson trim is visible on the robe.

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May 07 20152015-05-07A photograph of a figure in a deep red and gold silk garment walking barefoot down a dim, arched hallway, scattering petals on the floor. The central figure wears a red turban with a jewelled ornament, a gold pendant on a beaded necklace, and gold armlets. People line both sides: on the left, women in white clothes with red garlands bend forward with flowers; on the right, men in white shirts and dark jackets hold pink and red roses. Petals cover the floor. Sunlight from arched windows lights the far end of the hall.2015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a smiling man in a red-maroon robe with gold-bordered trim and a matching red-maroon turban decorated with a jewelled ornament, wearing layered beaded necklaces and gold bangles. He holds a bundle of red flowers and walks through a dim doorway. People on both sides press palms together in greeting; a woman in white with an orange tilak and rudraksha beads stands beside him, and men in white and dark clothes lean in from the right. A window with coloured glass is visible behind them. a person: the robed man wears a turban, ornate ceremonial necklaces and saffron-red clothing, a presentation matching the page's reference to a person.2015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07Photo of a darshan procession walking through a doorway into a bright hall. A man at centre wears a maroon turban, a maroon and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace, and holds his palms together in namaskar. Behind him, a second man in a rudraksha mala and a maroon shawl, and a third in saffron-maroon robes, follow. Devotees line both sides in dark blue and white clothing, hands folded, some holding red roses. Floor is glossy with scattered petals and a faint haze. A gilded arched shrine stands in the back of the hall.2015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07A photograph at an evening darshan in dim lighting. A smiling man in the centre wears a red-and-gold embroidered turban, an orange-red shawl with a gold-bead mala draped over his shoulders, and a gold armlet; he is bare-chested below the shawl and reaches toward a devotee holding a bunch of pink roses. Beside him, a woman in a cream sari with a gold border and a red-and-white flower garland stands holding a silver tray of red and pink flowers, with a vermilion mark on her forehead. Other devotees in white clothing stand behind, and a child in white appears at the left edge. The background is dark with a lit pillar.2015-05-07A photograph of a welcome procession inside a hall. A central figure in a deep red-orange turban, red-orange silk garment with gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles walks forward smiling, holding red roses. Around him, women in white and cream saris and men in white kurtas line the path, holding roses and reaching out, with rose petals in the air. Some women wear vibhuti and kumkum. A doorway with an arched window stands behind. A probable Swamiji figure is present, identified by the turban, swept-back presentation, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-red dress, and is receiving the welcome. Several people are visible.2015-05-07