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A photograph of a darshan line in a hall. A man in an orange-saffron turban with a long orange sash, wearing a red-and-yellow marigold garland, a rudraksha-style red mala and a large ornate gold pendant, smiles and raises his right hand in blessing over a devotee's head. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis, several with palms pressed together, wait in line. On the right, a man in an orange robe with a tilak on his forehead stands beside a red-draped table holding a tray and offerings. A red curtain and ceiling fixtures are behind them. Swamiji (probable) is the man in the orange turban giving blessings, described by his turban, saffron sash, garland and gold pendant.

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December 18 20112011-12-18 +1 copiesPhotograph of a darshan line at an indoor event with red curtains behind. A man in an orange turban, orange garment and layered red and white flower garlands stands behind a red-draped table, raising his right hand in blessing toward a devotee. He holds a folded paper in his left hand. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with orange-streaked forehead stands at the table, holding a tray of sweets. Several devotees with folded hands, one in an orange striped shirt and a boy in a red jacket, stand in line. a person is the central figure, described by the orange turban, orange clothing and garlands, in a blessing role.2011-12-18A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. A smiling man in a bright orange turban, orange robes and a layered silver-beaded necklace stands at centre, blessing a devotee by touching the top of his head with his right hand; a bangle is visible on his wrist. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a red tray with offerings. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border holds a tray of food. Along the left, several devotees in white and light-coloured shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a young man in teal kneels with hands folded. An orange and red decorated arch frames the background, with a purple logo in the top-left corner.2011-12-25A photograph inside a temple hall during a darshan-style blessing. A smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on his arm, places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with palms pressed together in anjali. Other devotees stand with hands folded, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a yellow border is at right, and a gilded deity murti with floral decorations and a colourful backdrop are visible behind.2011-12-10October 03 20112011-10-03A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an indoor hall. A figure on the right wears a bright orange turban, orange draped robe, rudraksha beads and gold necklace, with a red tilak on the forehead; he raises a hand in blessing toward a line of people with hands pressed together in namaste. Several men in white shirts and a boy in a red-and-white striped shirt stand with palms joined, one man bowing his head. A small ornate golden shrine or throne and an orange-and-yellow backdrop appear behind, with brass items and flower garlands on a table in the lower right.2011-09-29 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall where a bare-chested, shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron garment with a red border raises his right hand in blessing toward a row of praying devotees. He wears a crystal-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and a white sacred ash marking is visible on his chest and arms. Several men on the left, one in a blue shirt and another in a white checked shirt, press their palms together in anjali. Two saffron-turbaned men stand at left. A tray with offerings, possibly money and fruit, sits on a table in front. Behind is a colourful painted backdrop and a warm-lit ceiling.2011-12-25December 24 20112011-12-24December 18 20112011-12-18July 14 20112011-07-14December 18 20112011-12-18A 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.2011-08-19