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Photograph of a devotional offering scene in an indoor hall with a dark red backdrop. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange cloth, a dense red and gold flower garland and gold ornaments, stands at center reaching toward a tray of offerings with a folded paper. In the foreground a shaved-headed attendant in saffron clothing with a rudraksha-style mala faces away, and a tray of fruits and sweets sits below. Devotees in white and light-coloured clothes stand with palms pressed together on the left and behind, watching. A visibly distinctive long-haired, saffron-garbed, garlanded presentation is present; identity is not established from the image alone.

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Photograph of a satsang-style ritual line. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with red and gold beaded garlands, many gold bead necklaces, gold bangles and a red tilak, stands at right holding a folded white paper and raising one hand toward the head of a devotee. A line of devotees in white shirts and white clothing stands at left with hands joined or held out to receive. A bare-chested figure in orange cloth is at the right edge. Behind them is a maroon curtain and a gold-coloured decorated item. a person by the distinctive long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and garlands, with the page noting his presence; the face is not used for identification.2013-05-28June 17 20132013-06-17May 16 20132013-05-16A photograph of a man with a shaved-looking short dark hairstyle, saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, a gold-and-bead necklace with gold beads and a thick red flower garland, and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he reads a folded white paper. Several men with folded hands stand in a line before him, one in a brown shirt and others in white and checked shirts, with a row of people behind them. At the right edge a robed attendant in orange holds a tray of red fruit and ritual objects. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, gold ornaments and a flower garland, and he receives devotees.2013-05-16A photograph in an indoor hall during a satsang-style gathering. A man in an orange-saffron robe, wearing long swept-back dark hair, a red and white beaded garland, a heavy gold bead necklace and gold bangles, raises one hand in blessing while holding a small white paper slip. In front of him, a line of men in white shirts and light clothing stand with hands held together, receiving the blessing. A red box of sweets or offerings sits at the front, and a golden throne-like seat is visible in the background beside a dark maroon curtain. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha-style red-and-gold garlands and ceremonial gold necklace, performing the blessing role.2013-05-28May 28 20132013-05-28May 28 20132013-05-28May 28 20132013-05-28June 05 20112011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05Photo at an indoor hall during a devotional event. A man with long dark hair, wearing a red and white flower garland over a saffron-orange shawl, stands at center holding a small red box and handing out printed cards. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robes with white ash markings on his arms and back assists, holding a tray with items. Women in saris and salwar kameez stand in a line, some holding papers, and others have their hands pressed together in respect. Fluorescent ceiling lights and a pale wall are visible in the background.2013-05-16A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe with a red-and-white garland of red beads and silver bead accents, a long gold-bead necklace, and a rudraksha-style mala with a red tilak on his forehead, extending one hand in blessing toward devotees. Several devotees in the foreground have their palms pressed together in namaste, one bowing with hands folded; a man holds a white paper at the lower right. The hall has a red drape and ceiling lights. Swamiji (probable) is present, shown with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate gold and red garlands, bestowing blessings on devotees.2013-05-16