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Indoor photograph of a devotional greeting. A man in a red turban, red robe and red shawl, wearing a white bead necklace and rudraksha-style beads, smiles while placing his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and dark trousers who bows with palms pressed together. Around them stand other devotees, including a man in khaki and a bare-chested man with a tilak in white dhoti, one holding a tray of offerings, and a figure in orange robes at the right edge. Hanging cloth in red, blue and yellow with tassels decorates the upper left, and green trees are visible through a window at the top right.

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A smiling man in a red turban and red shawl over a bare upper body stands at the centre, raising his right hand toward a row of men. He wears a white beaded necklace, a gold chain and a bead mala, with bangles on his wrist. Around him, men in white shirts and checked shirts press hands together in greeting, and in the background a saffron-clad attendant and a man in a white dhoti carry plates. Trees are visible through a window behind, and the room is light and open.2011-02-23A photograph of a man in a bright red turban and red saffron-toned robe, wearing a white beaded necklace and a gold chain, smiling as he places his right palm on the forehead of a seated devotee in glasses and a red-and-white checked shirt. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand nearby with palms pressed together in namaste, and a silver tray is visible at the right edge. The setting is an indoor hall with a white projection screen and a large window showing trees. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) for the man in the red turban and robe, who is in the act of blessing a devotee.2011-02-23A photograph of a satsang-style gathering indoors with a figure in a bright pink-red turban and matching pink-red draped robe, holding a folded white paper in one hand while raising the other hand over the head of a bowed devotee in a white shirt with hands pressed together. Behind, another man in a maroon shirt with curly hair and glasses watches, and several shaved-headed men in orange and saffron robes with sandalwood marks stand near; one in orange holds a silver tray. Devotees in white shirts stand with palms joined. Hanging saffron and red fabric decorations and greenery are visible in the background.2011-02-21A photograph of an indoor ashram gathering where a man in a red turban, red robe and a white pearl necklace with rudraksha beads raises his right palm toward a bearded man in white clothing. Nearby, a man with long swept-back hair in white garments and a shawl presses his palms together, and an older man with a white beard in white clothes stands with hands folded. Behind them, saffron-robed attendants stand, one holding a silver tray, and a child in a white shirt walks past. Green trees and a window are visible in the background.2011-02-23February 23 20112011-02-23A man in a red turban and red shawl stands among a crowd of devotees, holding a sheet of white paper while raising his other hand toward a seated devotee's head. He wears a white beaded necklace, a gold chain, rudraksha beads and a red bindi. Behind him, people in white and saffron robes stand under a white tent with red and orange draped pillars.2011-02-23A smiling man in a red turban, red shawl and rudraksha mala with a white beaded necklace stands at right, one hand raised in a blessing gesture toward a row of people with palms pressed together. He appears to be a person figure in saffron-red clothing with ornate gold necklace; several devotees in white dhotis and checked shirts stand before him with heads bowed in reverence. A white projection screen and a yellow-and-blue hanging drape sit behind them, and a metal tray or vessel is held near his hand. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures at the edges.2011-02-23November 28 20112011-11-28Photograph of a devotional blessing line indoors in a hall with recessed ceiling lights. A smiling man in a maroon and orange turban decorated with a green gemstone brooch and a jewelled ornament, wearing a maroon shawl over an ornate gold-and-red garment with a gold beaded necklace, extends his right hand in blessing toward the head of a standing devotee. Around him, several men with folded palms and closed eyes stand in a close crowd, one in a checked shirt and another in cream, and a shaved-headed person in white with glasses stands at the right edge. Other attendees stand in the background.2011-08-20December 18 20112011-12-18A photograph of a satsang setting with a man with long swept-back dark hair wearing a red shawl over a red garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, smiling and extending his arm to greet a devotee. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis stand or bow with folded hands, and a monk in orange robes stands at the right edge. Colourful striped decorative hangings and yellow cloth hang in the background of the hall.2011-02-16A photograph of a man in a magenta turban with gold trim, a saffron-and-green silk garment, and layered gold and bead necklaces raises his right hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. A devotee in a white-and-grey striped shirt bows with palms pressed together, while others in blue and light-blue shirts stand with hands folded. Nearby, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside a bare-chested man in white dhoti with sandalwood markings. The setting is an indoor hall with a warm backdrop. The turbaned figure is an appearance-based a person candidate wearing distinctive turban, gold necklaces and saffron-green silk, giving darshan to devotees.2011-12-04