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A photograph of an indoor hall where a man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward with his head lowered while a figure in a blue silk shawl with a gold border and a large pink and yellow flower garland places both hands on his head in blessing. The blessing figure has long dark hair swept back, a white forehead mark, and a gold-threaded shawl draped over the shoulders, which are cues consistent with a person, though the face is not used for identification. Behind them, saffron-robed men with rudraksha malas and white forehead marks stand by, a woman in an orange sari with a mala watches, and a man in a blue striped shirt stands at the left edge. Red-curtained alcoves and ceiling lights line the room, and a red and gold backdrop appears at the far right.

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October 05 20132013-10-05October 02 20132013-10-02A photograph of an indoor hall where a man in brown and gold ceremonial attire, with long swept-back hair, a gold necklace of ornate pendants, a rudraksha-style mala and gold armlets, places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light blue striped shirt who has his palms pressed together. Several men in white shirts stand nearby, and a row of women in white and in red shawls watch with hands folded. Red banners and an ornate gold-trimmed backdrop frame the room, with screens showing images behind. The 'a person' cues here are the long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and brown-and-gold clothing of the central figure, who is blessing the kneeling devotee.2013-10-12October 27 20132013-10-27September 27 20132013-09-27October 02 20132013-10-02A photograph of a blessing moment indoors in a hall with red-framed wall displays and ceiling fans. A smiling man in an orange-red turban with gold ornaments, rudraksha malas and a red-gold shawl places both hands on the head of a devotee bowing with folded hands. The devotee wears white clothes and a white shawl. Several other men in saffron-brown robes with rudraksha malas stand behind, along with people in white. Appearance cues including the turban, ornate jewellery and rudraksha malas make this a probable Swamiji (probable) in person, giving blessing to a devotee.2013-11-21A photograph in a bright hall with red curtains and ceiling fans. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-brown silk garment, a long gold-toned necklace of beads and gold bangles, has a sindoor-marked forehead and places his right hand on the bowed head of an older man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala who presses his palms together. On the left, another man in white bows with palms joined and a white cloth draped over a red surface. Behind them a young saffron-robed monk with a tripundra forehead marking stands near a line of devotees in shirts and dhotis. Swamiji (probable): the man with the long swept-back hair, orange-brown silk garment and long bead necklace, shown placing his hand on a devotee's head in blessing.2013-10-27A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. On the right, a figure with long dark hair, a red bindi on the forehead, a blue silk garment with a gold border, and a heavy gold necklace stands with one arm extended toward a line of people. Appearance cues are compatible with the a person candidate, with long swept-back hair and ornate blue and gold clothing. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe with white sacred markings on his arms and chest and red-and-gold bangles stands facing him. On the left, several men in white shirts and brown striped clothing stand with palms pressed together and heads bowed, receiving blessing. Behind them, other people in yellow and grey stand in the background, and a warm golden light glows from a shrine-like decoration.2011-10-28Indoor photo of a satsang hall with red curtains, ceiling fans and a golden throne-like seat in the background. In the foreground, a man in orange-and-gold robes with a long orange rudraksha mala, a red tilak and swept-back long hair raises his right hand in blessing toward a man in white shirt and trousers with an ID badge who bows with palms pressed together. Several other men in white and saffron-clad devotees with white forehead markings stand bowing along a railing. Probable Swamiji is the figure in orange-and-gold robes with long hair and rudraksha mala, performing a blessing.2013-09-25October 31 20132013-10-31 +1 copiesOctober 02 20132013-10-02