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A photograph of a darshan blessing in a hall with ceiling fans and red curtains. A long-haired figure with swept-back hair, a red hair ribbon, gold ear studs, a rust-orange shawl over a bare chest, layered beaded necklaces, gold armlets and a bead bracelet places a palm on the forehead of a smiling older man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. Another older man on the left stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, devotees with white and red forehead markings, some in white and red clothes, wait in a crowd. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the blessing role, with long swept-back hair, a red ribbon, a rust shawl and beaded necklaces.

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September 26 20132013-09-26A photograph of a man in a white checked shirt and white dhoti receiving a blessing as a figure in saffron-orange robes places a hand on his forehead. The blessing figure wears layered gold beaded necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and has white vibhuti marks on the forehead. Behind them, several people in white and pink clothing stand in a hallway, and a gold deity murti and a red seat are visible at the right edge. The blessing figure is shown with a visible candidate appearance, though the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2012-10-04January 12 20132013-01-12A photograph of a man with swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-brown garment over the shoulder, a red and white flower garland, a gold chain necklace, gold earrings, a red bindi and many gold bangles, placing his hand on the forehead of a bald older man in a white shirt with a rudraksha-style mala who stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Other people stand softly out of focus in the background before a dark red curtain and yellow floral decorations. Swamiji (probable): the standing man with swept-back hair, saffron-orange garment, garland and gold ornaments is the presumed Swamiji, blessing the devotee; appearance cues are several and distinctive.2013-07-03A photograph of a hall during a blessing line. A man in an orange-brown robe with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala necklaces and ornate gold pendant stands at the right, smiling and placing his hand on the head of a young man in a red shirt who bends forward with palms pressed together. Visible people include the devotee in red, a man in white shirt at left, a man in a checked shirt, and a bald man in white dhoti behind. Ceiling fans, fluorescent lights and red curtains line the room. The orange-robed figure has distinctive long hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, an appearance-based probable match to a person, present in person.2013-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 20 20132013-10-20 +1 copiesPhotograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall with white ceiling fans and a stage backdrop showing a painted deity panel and a gold-framed throne. A man in a long-sleeved white shirt with a blue ID badge bows forward with palms joined while a figure in saffron-brown robes, rudraksha malas and layered beaded necklaces, with a red hair ornament and gold bangles, places a hand on his head and holds a folded white paper in the other hand. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand in line behind a metal stanchion, and a saffron-robed attendant with a rudraksha mala stands beside the figure. The featured figure is a probable Swamiji by visible cues: swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, saffron robes and ornate gold necklace.2013-10-21 +1 copiesMarch 29 20132013-03-29A photograph of a man in an orange-brown robe with a red rudraksha-style mala and a gold pendant necklace placing his right hand on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Other devotees in white and striped shirts stand smiling behind them in a crowded hall. The robed man wears a red bead bracelet and a small gold ornamental pendant on a chain.2013-01-02A photograph of an indoor hall with white tiled floor, red curtains and ceiling fans. A man in a rust-orange wrap and long rudraksha mala with ornate gold earrings and beaded bangles stands on the right, placing his right hand on the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt and white trousers who stands on the left with hands folded. Several onlookers in white and dark shirts stand behind them, and a red-robed figure is visible in the far background near a saffron banner.2013-09-11September 15 20132013-09-15October 03 20122012-10-03