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Photograph of an indoor devotional encounter. A man in glasses and a white kurta with gold-edged trim stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes lowered, and holds a folded white paper. A figure in an orange turban, orange shawl and layered gold beaded necklace leans in and touches the man's forehead with one hand, smiling; bangles and a bead bracelet are visible on the wrist. Behind them, several people stand, and framed portraits hang on a pink wall, one showing a figure in yellow clothing. a person: the orange turban, orange shawl, gold necklace and bare-shouldered orange garment are the presentation cues for the figure giving the forehead blessing; the appearance cues are only partly clear, so this is recorded as unsure.

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Indoor photo of a devotional blessing in a hall with framed portraits on the wall behind. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with heavy gold necklaces and gold bangles stands at right, smiling and placing his raised hand on the head of a man in glasses and a white shirt. In the foreground a man in a white and navy polo kneels with palms pressed together and head bowed, while a woman with long dark hair and a man in grey stand nearby. A tray of offerings is visible at the lower edge. The orange-robed figure fits the probable Swamiji cues of orange turban, ornate gold necklaces and bangles, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) performing a blessing.2012-02-09January 30 20122012-01-30February 09 20122012-02-09A photograph of a figure in a saffron-orange turban and matching orange shawl, with a red bindi and layered gold necklaces and gold bangles, extending a hand over the head of a man in a white shirt during a blessing. The figure has a swept-back, long-haired appearance and a gold ornamental necklace; the hand gesture suggests a blessing or darshan. Other devotees stand nearby, including a man in a purple shirt with folded hands and a man with a white tilak on his forehead. A bald man in the lower left and a man with glasses are visible. The indoor hall has ceiling lights and a bright screen behind. The identity of the central figure is uncertain from appearance alone.2011-12-17A photograph of a crowd inside a hall with framed portraits on the wall behind. In the foreground a man in a light cream shirt bows with hands folded, and a man in a checked shirt bends forward. A bald man in a white t-shirt stands in the middle, hands pressed together. On the right, a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robes, with a red bindi, heavy gold beaded necklaces and gold armbands, raises his palm toward the bowing devotees in a blessing gesture. Other onlookers stand in the background, and a framed portrait with a golden frame hangs on the wall.2012-02-09A photograph of a darshan-style interaction indoors. A person in an orange turban and orange robe, with a long orange shawl, gold-bead bracelets and a beaded necklace, places a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt with black-framed glasses, who has his hands folded in namaste. Other devotees in white and light clothing stand close behind, some with hands folded, and a man in an orange top is at the right edge. The orange-clad figure has long hair in a bun and appears to be a person by appearance, with a turban, saffron robe and gold-bead ornaments.2011-12-10A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange turban with a gold-trimmed edge touches the forehead of a man in a white kurta and white dhoti-style clothing who kneels before him. The seated figure wears long rudraksha-style beaded malas, gold bangles on the upper arm and wrist, and a red tilak, and smiles while holding an open printed booklet with a photograph on its cover. Behind them, a gilded golden throne or altar backdrop and an orange cloth are visible. The kneeling man wears glasses and red and gold wrist threads. This appears to be a padapuja-style blessing with personal touch.2011-12-10A photograph of a seated-standing devotional blessing indoors. A young man with curly hair in a white kurta, hands pressed together in namaste, bows his head as a man in an orange turban with a red tilak mark and ornate crown-like brooch raises his right hand over him. The blessed man wears a saffron-orange garment with a gold border, rudraksha mala necklaces, red beaded bracelets and a rings. Probable Swamiji (probable) with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, giving a blessing. Behind them, several devotees in pink and checked shirts stand with hands folded; a partially visible bald man in orange with glasses appears at the right edge. Warm hall lighting and draped curtains in the background.2011-12-22December 24 20112011-12-24A photograph of a ritual blessing. A man in orange saffron robes wearing a long ornate gold necklace with large gold beads and a red tilak on his forehead places his palm on the head of a younger man in a white shirt, who stands with his eyes closed and hands raised. The seated figure in orange holds a small white paper in his other hand. Behind them, a garlanded altar displays yellow and orange flower garlands and a golden decorated backdrop.2011-12-17March 30 20122012-03-30A smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi and an orange garment, wearing a heavy silver-toned multi-strand necklace and matching bracelets, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothing with folded hands. Both are indoors in a hall with a light ceiling. Behind them, several men in white and light shirts stand watching, and another orange-robed figure with white marks on his arms is partly visible at the right edge. The scene resembles a blessing being given in a satsang or puja setting. Appearance-based candidate: a person, identifiable by the orange turban, ornate silver necklace and bracelets, and the central role of blessing the kneeling devotee.2011-12-25