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A photograph inside an ornate temple hall with arched windows and carved pillars. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth with long swept-back hair, a red-and-gold headband, multiple gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas raises his right palm in blessing over the head of a young man in a light grey shirt. Several devotees stand with hands folded around them. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala looks down while holding a silver tray of gold ornaments. Flowers rest on the lower left, and a blue-and-white deity mural is visible in the background.

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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a temple hall with white arches and a blue-framed shrine niche. A man in a saffron-orange cloth with a red-and-gold trim, a red-bordered shawl, a flower garland, a red-bead mala and a braided hair bun with a red floral crown places his hands on the head of a man in a white shirt, who has his hands folded in prayer. Probable Swamiji is the central figure, with long hair in a bun, a crown, ornate gold earrings, rudraksha malas and a white garland, matching the appearance-based cues for the presiding figure. Around them, devotees in white clothes and orange shawls stand with hands folded, and a man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads stands at right. A yellow sunshade hangs at the upper left and a golden halo shape appears behind the crowd.2012-05-18A photograph inside a temple hall showing a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas on his arms and chest, a rudraksha band across his forehead and a bun of hair, touching the head of a young man in a white shirt. Other devotees in white dhotis and a bald priest holding a red tray crowd around. Gold-accented pillars and an altar with a deity murti are visible in the background.2012-05-20Photo of a ritual blessing in an arched hall with cream pillars. A man in an orange-saffron shawl and a gold bead necklace, with a red headband, white tilak and red bindi, places one hand on the head of a devotee in a light grey shirt while holding a white cloth. Several devotees with hands folded in namaskar stand nearby, and another bare-chested man with a sacred thread and tilak stands to the right. a person is described by the page; the central figure shows long swept-back hair, a crown-like headband and ornate gold necklace cues, so the appearance-based candidate is the blessing figure.2012-05-11 +1 copiesMay 13 20122012-05-13May 20 20122012-05-20May 24 20122012-05-24Photograph of a ritual blessing at a tented event. A man with long dark hair in a red shawl and rudraksha malas, with a gold necklace and a white pearl necklace, raises his right hand to the head of a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Swamiji (probable) based on the long swept-back hair, red shawl, layered rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace; he holds a small tray with offerings. To the right, an orange-robed sannyasi holds a silver tray with gold flower petals, and a shaven-headed priest in white with gold chain jewellery and a tilak stands behind. Blue draping and red-white-yellow striped pillars frame the tent, and a man in a plaid shirt stands at the left edge.2011-02-16A photograph of an outdoor-covered ceremonial gathering. In the centre, a person in an orange saffron garment with a gold necklace and a brown beaded headband stands with both arms raised, placing hands on the head of a man in a checked pink and yellow shirt who bows his head. A white floral garland with red flowers hangs from the man's side. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis, one in an orange shirt, watch closely. A tall decorated pole with a red and white pattern stands in the background, and a red stage light is mounted at left. Some onlookers have white tilak marks on their foreheads, and a camera operator is visible at lower right. The orange-clad figure has distinctive gold ornamentation and a headband, but the appearance is not sufficiently clear to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role.2012-05-10A photograph of a ritual blessing at a satsang setting with a white and blue tented backdrop decorated with yellow and red panels. A long-haired figure in a red dhoti-style wrap and red shawl, wearing a white pearl necklace, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, places one hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. The figure holds a folded white paper in the other hand. On the right, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray containing oil lamps and items. Other seated and standing people, some in white, watch in the background. Swamiji (probable) is recognisable by the swept, long hair, red garment and layered malas and gold necklace, as the person performing the blessing.2011-02-16June 20 20132013-06-20 +1 copiesIndoor event photograph in a hall with pink walls, with decorative pillars wrapped in red, yellow and blue patterns and yellow tassels above. A man in a saffron-orange robe with gold border, a wooden-bead garland and a red tilak on his forehead stands at centre, smiling, placing his hand on the head of a young man with dark hair who holds his palms together in namaste. Beside him an older man in a grey striped shirt has his hands folded. To the right, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with a garland holds a white box, and another attendant in white holds a tray with gold-coloured vessels. A man in white shirt stands at left with palms pressed together, and a projection screen is visible in the background. a person: the centre figure wears orange robes, a gold-bordered shawl and a garland of wooden beads, and his hair is swept back, with no crown or turban. Numerous people are visible in the background.2011-02-22A photograph of a ritual blessing in a hall. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered dhoti and a long gold beaded necklace stands at centre, smiling, placing his right hand on the head of a devotee who is bowed with palms pressed together. Beside him, a bald priest in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a white tray of gold items. On the right, a white-robed priest holds a plate of gold objects. Devotees with folded hands stand at left, including a man in a light blue shirt wearing a lanyard. Colourful striped decorative pillars with gold tassels hang behind, and a projection screen is mounted on the wall.2011-02-22 +1 copies