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A photograph inside a tented hall with a striped ceiling and hanging yellow and red cloth banners. In the foreground, a man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair stands with his back to the camera, holding a yellow object near the face of a smiling man in a blue-and-white striped polo shirt with a red wristwatch, who raises his hands. A woman in a pink-and-white sari and another woman stand nearby. On the right, a young man in orange robes with a tilak looks down. Behind them, a row of seated participants in white clothing sits on red mats, and a small altar with deity images and an ornate frame is visible. Several other people stand in the background. The orange-robed figure in the foreground matches a sannyasi appearance but is not confidently identifiable from appearance alone.

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A photograph inside a tent-covered hall decorated with tall striped cloth pillars and white canopy. A man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a red-orange shawl places his hand on the head of a devotee in a white shirt, who has his hands folded and is holding offerings. A bald man in an orange robe stands at right and another man in an orange robe holds a tray with gold bangles and red-orange items. Devotees in light shirts stand around, with a man in a blue shirt at left with folded hands. The central figure's cues are a rudraksha mala and saffron-orange robe, which is an appearance-based candidate for a person, giving a blessing to a devotee.2010-10-09A photograph of a satsang hall with draped bunting and hanging banners. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold pendant necklace places a hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt and pale striped top. Nearby, an attendant in an orange robe holds a silver tray of offerings. Other devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded in prayer on the left. Colourful striped cloth covers tables in the background, and a red-and-gold ornament hangs overhead.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA long-haired man in a flowing saffron-orange robe stands at a metal barrier, extending his right hand to touch the head of a man in a blue-and-white striped polo shirt who has his palms pressed together in greeting. Other devotees with folded hands line the rail on the left, and a man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl stands behind. At the right, a saffron-robed attendant holds papers on an orange-draped table. Behind them, a temple gateway with a red-and-gold deity figure and orange drapes is visible under a corrugated roof. Appearance-based label: a person, giving blessings to devotees in darshan, given the long swept hair and saffron robe; the sanctum deity and garlands mark a temple setting.2009-12-05A photo of a devotional scene under a tent canopy with a metal truss frame and hanging decorations. A bare-chested man in orange cloth with long swept-back hair and a dark rudraksha mala raises his right hand in blessing toward a line of people with palms pressed together. Beside him, a shaven-headed man in orange robes holds a silver tray with a gold-coloured item and a small white object. Onlookers stand behind a metal railing, including a man in a grey striped shirt and a woman in a blue sari. Swamiji (probable) cues: the figure in orange has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a bare-chested orange garment, and is performing a blessing. Visible people: about six to eight, with several more partially seen at the edges.2010-10-30A photograph of a satsang-style gathering under a white tented canopy with decorative multicolored pillars. In the centre, a person with long dark wavy hair wears a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulder, multiple rudraksha-style brown beaded malas and a gold ceremonial necklace, and raises one hand to the forehead, touching it in a blessing gesture. Before them a man in a white dhoti with a bare chest and a beaded mala presses his palms together in namaskar. To the left, an older man in a blue striped shirt and glasses and others stand with hands folded in prayer. A brass tray with a small offering sits in the foreground, and a man in orange on the right looks on. Several people stand in the background.2011-01-23October 08 20102010-10-08A photograph inside a decorated hall with white draped ceiling fabric and colourful striped pillars. A man in an orange saffron garment with an orange shawl and a dark rudraksha-style mala stands at centre, one hand pressed on the forehead of a man in a light blue shirt with a bag strap, who holds a small bundle of purple garlands or beads in his other hand. A bindi is visible on the standing man's forehead. Other men in white shirts and a monk in orange stand around, and a wooden box of offerings is visible at the lower right. The person giving the blessing has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron-orange clothing, consistent with a person presence, but the identification is not certain.2010-10-09A photograph of a devotional blessing line indoors. A man in an orange saffron garment with multiple rudraksha malas and a bracelet raises his right hand in a blessing gesture toward a row of standing devotees with palms pressed together in namaste. The devotees wear white shirts and a blue polo. A bald man in orange stands at the right edge holding a tray with fruit and offerings. Ornate golden backdrop in the background. a person identification is based on the saffron clothing and multiple rudraksha malas, but the face and setting alone do not confirm identity.2011-11-12 +1 copiesNovember 15 20102010-11-15February 09 20122012-02-09A photograph of a devotional exchange in a tented hall with colourful striped pillars. A young clean-shaven man in an off-white kurta stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. Facing him, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bead necklace and a red tilak smiles and holds a folded paper, while a shaven-headed attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray with a gold-handled vessel. Men in white dhotis and orange or red shawls stand around, and a gold palanquin-like throne stands in the background.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual exchange in an indoor hall with orange-draped people. A figure in saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha-style bead necklace extends a hand to bless a kneeling man in a grey kurta with an orange shawl, who holds a plate of fruit with hands folded. Beside them a woman in a green-and-maroon sari with a bindi covers her eyes and holds a plate of fruit. Behind, a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth with white tripundra marks and gold beaded necklaces holds a silver tray with betel leaves. Several other people in orange stand in the background.2012-07-12