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Photograph of a crowded outdoor tent event with white canopy and fans. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robe with a green and pink garland and gold bangles reaches out to bless a kneeling devotee in white clothes, touching his head. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, garland, gold bangles) is shown in a seated, dais-like position beside a silver trident (trishul). Around them devotees in white and orange shawls stand and kneel, with fruit offerings and flower garlands nearby.

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A photograph from a tented outdoor gathering with white draping and a fan. A long-haired man in a red sleeveless top and orange shawl, wearing a flower garland and gold bracelets, extends his hands in blessing over the bowed head of a devotee kneeling before him. Beside him stands a gold-and-silver trident and a seated figure with an orange cloth and flower garlands. Devotees in white and orange shawls kneel or stand around, some with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in orange presents a brass vessel. The long hair, orange-and-red garments, garland and ornamental gold align with the a person cues; the figure is presented as a candidate, and his role is a blessing giver.2009-07-07Outdoor festival photo under a white canopy at a Gurupoornima event, with a figure in a red-orange robe and orange shawl, a floral garland of green and pink flowers, and a long dark hair, extending both arms forward with palms down to bless a kneeling devotee. Behind him, a gilded throne with a silver trident and a kalasha-style brass object; devotees in white with orange shawls and garlands stand and kneel around him. Two more devotees in white with their heads lowered receive blessing in the foreground. A red carpet, flower strings and a loudspeaker are visible in the crowd area. The figure matches the a person appearance profile with long swept hair, orange-red robes, a garland and gold bangle, and is shown in a blessing posture.2009-07-07A photograph at an outdoor tent event with a crowd of devotees. A central figure with long dark hair wears a red and saffron sannyasi-style garment and a pink-and-green flower garland, extending his right hand in blessing toward the bowed head of a seated older man in white clothes. Nearby, a man in white holds a silver bowl, and silver ritual items including a trident-like staff sit in the foreground. Women in saffron and orange shawls and white saris stand behind, with fruit and flower offerings and a blue platform visible at left. The central figure matches a person appearance with long swept hair, saffron-red clothing, and a garland, performing blessing.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photo of a crowded outdoor event under a white tent with pink draped fabric and fans. In the centre, a long-haired figure in a red sleeveless top and orange shawl, wearing a green-and-pink flower garland and gold bangles, extends both hands forward toward a bald, older man in a white shirt who bends his head over a silver tray. Around them, devotees in white and orange clothes watch closely. In the lower left, a silver trident and orange cloth are visible.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07Indoor devotional gathering under a white tent with striped fabric pillars and a fan at right. A long-haired man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes sits at right on a gold-and-red cushion, extending his hand to a seated devotee. Around him are devotees in white garments: a woman in white with a gold border and a rudraksha mala at left, a young man with an orange shawl, and women in white with orange wraps, with a few men in white and saffron. Several people bow or kneel before him. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed, long-haired figure seated at right, with saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a gold ornament cues.2008-07-17A photograph under a pink-and-white draped tent at an outdoor devotional gathering. A bare-shouldered figure in a red sleeveless top and a white flower garland with green and red beads sits behind a bank of pink and orange flowers, with an orange cloth on the table. Several devotees in white shirts, saffron and yellow saris and a salwar stand close, leaning forward, with hands extended toward the seated figure; one older man in glasses and an orange shawl stands at right, and a bearded man in white kneels at lower right. A small fan and a bright lamp stand at left. Only the seated figure's appearance is ambiguous, so no identification is made from appearance alone.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor event under a white tent with pink-draped ceiling and sound speakers at the back. A man with long dark hair in a red shawl over a red garment, wearing gold bangles and garlands, leans forward embracing a devotee in white. Beside him, a figure in saffron-orange robes holds a tall gold ceremonial staff with a trident-like finial. Another person in orange robes with long hair faces away from the camera. Around them, devotees in white, cream and orange clothing crowd close, some with hands raised toward the embrace, and a man in white stands at right. Flower garlands are visible at the lower left near the staff.2009-07-07