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A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban with a red tilak on his forehead stands at center, extending his right hand outward, adorned with layered gold necklaces, gold bangles and a rudraksha mala. He wears a saffron shawl draped over his shoulders. In the foreground a woman with hair in a bun wearing an orange top bows low with her palms pressed together. Behind them a row of smiling women in white and orange garments press their palms together in greeting, and a man with white vibhuti markings and a rudraksha mala stands in white dhoti and shawl. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with warm walls and a ritual table with offerings in the background. a person cues: saffron turban, layered gold necklaces and saffron robes, with the smiling figure central to the scene as the one being honoured.

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A smiling man in an orange turban and orange saffron robe, with a red bindi, layered gold bead necklaces and gold armlets, stands in a hallway lined with onlookers. He holds a small object in his hands and gives it to a woman in an orange sari who bows forward with her palms together. Behind them a woman in white and a woman in a yellow and white sari clap and smile, and a man in a white dhoti with a white forehead marking stands nearby. The setting is a bright indoor venue with cream walls and a dark screen.2011-12-17A photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall with a light-coloured wall and a projection screen behind. A smiling figure in saffron-orange turban, orange shawl and a long ornate gold bead necklace raises a hand in blessing toward a young man in a pink shirt who bows with hands joined. Gold bangles adorn the blessing hand. On the right, a shaven-headed monk in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands near a tray of fruit and brass items. Other people in white clothes press palms together at the left edge, and several more stand in the background.2011-11-21December 17 20112011-12-17A photograph of a smiling person in an orange saffron turban and orange-saffron shawl with ornate gold jewelry and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, placing a hand on the head of a young boy in a grey shirt during a blessing. Beside them, a woman and girl stand with palms pressed together in namaste, and a woman in a light top at left also joins her hands. A man in white with shaved head holds a tray of offerings at right. The setting is an indoor hall with warm lighting and framed artwork on the back wall.2011-09-24December 10 20112011-12-10A smiling man in an orange turban with a red and gold jewelled ornament and a red bindi, wearing an orange shawl with gold border, multiple red rudraksha malas with silver beads, and bead bracelets. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders. Beside him, a woman in a peach top with a dark bead necklace stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, head bowed. Behind them, a man with a white tilak on his forehead and bare shoulders stands in a hall with ceiling lights and people in the background. The appearance is consistent with the a person candidate, shown in person with ceremonial adornments and receiving a devotee's greeting.2011-12-22November 21 20112011-11-21A smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi and an orange garment, wearing a heavy silver-toned multi-strand necklace and matching bracelets, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothing with folded hands. Both are indoors in a hall with a light ceiling. Behind them, several men in white and light shirts stand watching, and another orange-robed figure with white marks on his arms is partly visible at the right edge. The scene resembles a blessing being given in a satsang or puja setting. Appearance-based candidate: a person, identifiable by the orange turban, ornate silver necklace and bracelets, and the central role of blessing the kneeling devotee.2011-12-25December 25 20112011-12-25A smiling man in an orange turban and orange saffron garment with a wide gold border stands in a bright hall, with a red bindi on his forehead. He wears multiple strands of gold beaded necklaces and a beaded bracelet, and his head is turned as he looks down toward a woman in the foreground whose head and dark hair fill the left edge. Behind him a man with a white-painted forehead and blurred figures are visible. Appearance-based label: a person, the orange turban, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing matching the page's event context, though the page states he was not at this event; the photo is a warm candid moment during a gathering.2011-12-17November 25 20112011-11-25A photograph inside a temple hall during a darshan-style blessing. A smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on his arm, places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with palms pressed together in anjali. Other devotees stand with hands folded, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a yellow border is at right, and a gilded deity murti with floral decorations and a colourful backdrop are visible behind.2011-12-10