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A photo from an indoor satsang hall. A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe and a long gold-bead mala necklace, with long swept-back dark hair, places his hand on the forehead of a young boy in a red t-shirt. Beside them a woman in white with a dark braid and a woman in a light blue dupatta stand with hands folded in namaste. A silver tray holds offerings in the foreground, and a man in white is at the right edge. Other devotees in white stand behind. Colourful hanging decorations and a wall notice are visible in the background. a person is the man in orange, shown blessing the devotees. The visible people number about six.

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October 13 20102010-10-13 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor hall with pale walls and a light tile floor. A woman in an orange-saffron sari with a red-and-white rudraksha-style mala blesses a boy with a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on the forehead, using a small brass cup or plate. Behind her, several men in white dhoti-style clothes and orange robes stand and watch. A man in white shirt and white dhoti with folded hands stands at left, and a small boy in a yellow shirt presses his palms together. In the foreground a gold-coloured brass tray or plate with offerings is visible at right. The setting suggests a blessing or darshan moment. Several people are visible.2010-10-12November 29 20102010-11-29December 05 20092009-12-05A seated figure in a red sleeveless garment with an orange shawl and a thick garland of white flowers with red roses and green leaves touches the forehead of a young boy in a white and blue sleeveless top with a rudraksha-style mala. The boy's palms are raised in a gesture of reverence. Behind them, several children and teens in dark and green t-shirts with lanyards stand near a dark red curtain. Probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, red and orange ceremonial clothing and a flower garland, performing a blessing touch on a child's forehead. A small offering tray sits in the foreground.2012-04-24March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, with a white forehead mark, smiling as he reaches out to touch the head of a young boy. Several children stand close by, including a boy in a striped grey-and-white shirt and another in a turquoise shirt; a boy with glasses wears a dark jacket. Behind them a bald man in orange robes and gold necklace stands beside a silver tray holding ritual items, and white-clad men stand in the background. Colourful striped hangings and a banner hang from the ceiling in a hall. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, given his saffron robe, rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair.2010-11-30October 26 20102010-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph of an ashram gathering where a bare-chested man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a multi-strand gold-bead necklace and gold earrings, stands at a red tray of bangles and offerings, holding a small white item in his hands. Around him devotees crowd close: a shaved-headed boy in orange robes with white tilak on his forehead, a young woman in red, a curly-haired woman in white with her palms pressed together, and a woman in a white head wrap and white garment with prayer hands. A man in the upper left and several others stand behind metal rail barriers, and decorative red, orange and yellow cloth hangings with fringe hang from the ceiling. The man's distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, gold necklace and ceremonial presentation are visible cues consistent with the a person candidate.2013-04-10A photograph of a long-haired figure in a rust-orange sleeveless robe and a red-orange rudraksha mala, seated and smiling as they lay a hand on the head of a young boy in a white collared shirt. Around them, several people in white clothes and a girl in a teal patterned top look on; a woman in white with a mala stands near the boy. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a maroon curtain and a window at left. The person's appearance shows several cues: long hair, saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, so this is a person, giving a blessing.2013-05-13Indoor satsang scene in a carpeted hall with an air conditioner and a dark red curtain behind. A man with long hair swept back, wearing a red and white flower garland, an orange wrap over his shoulder and bare-chested, sits on a dark red cushioned seat holding a decorated pink and gold coconut. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and red flower garland, seated as a teacher. Facing him, a young boy in a white t-shirt with an orange lanyard and ID badge smiles and raises his hand near his ear. Behind them, a woman in white and gold sits smiling, and women in orange and white saris stand in the background. A tray of sweets and wrapped treats sits in front of the seat.2013-05-28 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment seated on an orange cushioned seat with a yellow cloth, smiling and extending his hand toward a small child in white who reaches up toward a man in white with an orange shawl. Behind them, a woman in a red-and-white saree with a red bindi and bangles stands with hands folded, and a woman in a cream saree with green border and a rudraksha mala looks on. Other people in white stand in the background of a hall with a tiled floor, and a tray of sweets sits at the left edge.2010-06-30