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A photograph of a temple-like hall with gold and red shrine canopies, marigold garlands and a deity murti in the background. A smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl, wearing a blue dhoti-style garment, a heavy silver-toned multi-strand necklace, silver armlets and a red tilak, places his hand on the head of a devotee. The devotee in a white shirt has hands pressed in anjali. Other devotees in white and orange stand nearby, and a priest in orange holds a tray of fruit and offerings at right. Several onlookers in white and light clothing are visible at left and centre. Appearance-based candidate: a person, in a saffron turban with silver jewellery and blessing a devotee.

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A smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl, wearing a blue silk garment with a dark border, layered silver necklaces and silver armlets, stands in a temple hall raising a hand in blessing. A man in white clothes bows low with his head bent toward him. Nearby, a white-bearded man presses his palms together in namaste, and a bald man in white dhoti with an orange-robed priest stand behind, while a tray of offerings is visible at the lower right. Behind them, a richly decorated shrine with gold arches, garlands and a deity murti is visible. Several other people are partially visible in the background. The orange and blue clothing is worn by the central figure.2011-12-02December 02 20112011-12-02December 02 20112011-12-02A smiling man in an orange turban and an orange-and-blue sash over a blue garment stands in a hall, wearing a long ornate silver bead necklace, silver armlets and bracelets, and a red bindi. He extends his right arm toward a woman in a white top with a purple patterned shawl, who bows with palms pressed together, and another devotee in white stands nearby. On the right, a man in an orange robe with white markings on his body stands partly visible. Behind them, a decorated shrine with orange and gold decorations is visible. The man in the turban shows the appearance of a probable Swamiji (orange turban, ornate silver necklace, sash and blue garment), so the identity is only appearance-based.2011-12-02December 02 20112011-12-02A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. A smiling man in a bright orange turban, orange robes and a layered silver-beaded necklace stands at centre, blessing a devotee by touching the top of his head with his right hand; a bangle is visible on his wrist. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a red tray with offerings. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border holds a tray of food. Along the left, several devotees in white and light-coloured shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a young man in teal kneels with hands folded. An orange and red decorated arch frames the background, with a purple logo in the top-left corner.2011-12-25A photograph inside a temple hall with colourful painted pillars and deity figures behind. In the centre, a smiling man in a peach-coloured turban and peach shawl wears multiple long gold bead necklaces and raises one hand in greeting. Beside him, a bald man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala holds a small object. To the right, another saffron-robed figure stands partly visible, and a devotee in white folds hands in respectful greeting at left. Several onlookers, including a child, watch the scene.2011-12-30A smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl over a blue garment, wearing a long gold-beaded necklace and gold bangles, extends his right hand in blessing over the head of a bowing devotee with palms pressed together. Around them, other devotees in white and grey clothing hold their hands in anjali, and a bald man in white stands at right. Behind them, a decorated altar with colourful deity murti and garlands is visible. The scene reads as a blessing or darshan moment in a temple hall, with a tray of offerings at the lower edge.2011-12-17November 21 20112011-11-21A photograph of an indoor ritual setting where a man in an orange turban, orange-and-blue garments, layered silver necklaces and silver armlets stands at right, placing his hand on the forehead of a young man in a white striped shirt who stands with his head bowed. Beside him, a bare-chested man with orange cloth and a rudraksha mala watches. At left, an older white-haired man in a white shirt and other onlookers stand close together. A tray with silver items and offerings sits at lower right, and a screen and gold decorations appear in the background.2011-12-02Photo of a devotional gathering in a temple hall before decorated deity murtis garlanded with marigolds and flowers. A central figure wearing an orange-gold turban, layered gold necklaces, gold armlets and a purple-and-gold silk shawl smiles broadly with hands together in a greeting. Around him, devotees in orange and white clothing, including a bald man in orange robes with folded hands, stand alongside several young children and a man in grey. At the right foreground, a man with bare upper body and white markings on his arms holds a red tray with offerings.2011-12-03A smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe stands indoors, reaching out his arm to a crowd. He wears a layered silver necklace, a silver bangle, a red bindi and gold earrings. Around him, a small child in a red shirt, men in white and grey shirts, and a bald man in white garments are gathered.2011-12-25