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A photo of a devotee receiving a blessing in a hall. A figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with long curly dark hair, presses a hand to the forehead of a man in a purple striped shirt, who has his palms joined. Beside him a woman in a maroon sari with a white flower garland in her braid stands with hands folded in namaste. On the left an older man in white with an orange shawl watches, and several men in white shirts stand behind. A cameraperson in the upper right films. Red thread is tied on the man's wrist. Appearance-based label: the orange-robed, turbaned figure with long curly hair is a person candidate, performing a blessing as a sannyasi.

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A photograph at an indoor hall event with white chairs and many attendees. In the foreground, a figure in an orange sleeveless top and a bright orange head wrap with long dark curly hair places one hand on the forehead of a man in a checked short-sleeved shirt, while the other hand rests on the back of his neck. Behind them, a woman with a white flower in her hair wears a maroon sari, and other people in white, yellow and orange clothing stand around. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment.2009-09-15September 15 20092009-09-15A photograph inside a hall with a projection screen and a framed portrait of a deity in the background. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange shawl over a bare chest, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments and bangles, places his hand on the forehead of a bald devotee in a cream collared shirt, who bows with hands joined. Other devotees stand around with palms pressed together, and a cameraman films at upper left. A bald man in orange robes with a white tilak stands at right. a person is the long-haired figure in orange, performing a blessing touch on the devotee, consistent with a darshan or padapuja setting.2011-11-05A photograph of an event where a figure in an orange turban, orange sleeveless robe and long dark hair, wearing rudraksha malas, places both hands on the head of a bowing man in a white shirt. A woman in a maroon sari with a white flower in her hair kneels with her head lowered in front of them. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at left, and other people in white and orange clothing fill the background. The orange-clad figure's appearance and role are consistent with Swamiji (probable), with cues including the orange turban, long hair, and orange robe, while the blessing gesture shows the kneeling devotees receiving darshan.2009-09-15A photograph at night of a man in an orange turban and orange robe with long dark hair placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in glasses and a striped collared shirt, whose palms are pressed together in greeting. Behind them, several men in white and orange shawls stand among orange-draped figures, and a white-haired woman in the foreground is seen from behind. The turbaned figure, with his long hair and saffron clothing, is a probable Swamiji candidate in a blessing gesture; the appearance cues are reasonably distinctive. Background includes orange floral decorations and a crowd.2010-02-17A photograph at an indoor hall event. A figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange top and orange shawl sits on a chair and places a hand on the forehead of a seated man in a light blue striped shirt, who leans forward with eyes closed. Around them, a woman in a white sari with gold jewelry and glasses gestures, a woman in a red and gold outfit stands at left, and several people in white ritual clothes, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand and sit in the background. The setting includes white chairs, a potted palm and wall panels.2009-09-15A photograph of an indoor blessing moment. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark swept-back hair leans forward and holds the hands of a standing man in a light blue-white shirt and dark trousers, who bows his head. A bald man in white robes with an orange-red shawl stands behind and places his hand on the seated figure's head-blessing gesture area. A woman with a braid in a white top and beaded bangles sits at left, and a man in a yellow garment stands behind. Background shows fans and a draped cloth. Appearance is consistent with the a person description; the seated figure carries orange clothing and long hair cues, but the page states no a person presence, so identity is uncertain.2010-07-07A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange cloth with a white garland and a bare upper torso, placing both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in white. Beside them a woman in an orange sari with a long braid and necklace kneels holding a folded paper or offering. Standing men in white shirts and a boy in a blue shirt watch in the background, and a doorway and wall fan are visible in an indoor hall. Appearance-based label: a person, giving blessing to a devotee.2006-10-21Indoor hall scene where a man in an orange saffron dhoti-wrap and rudraksha bracelets, with a red bindi and a long gold necklace, presses his palm onto the forehead of a man in a white shirt who bows his head. A bald man in orange robes and glasses stands at right, and several other men in white and cream clothes crowd around. Behind them a projection screen and wooden fixtures are visible. The orange-clad figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and ornate gold adornments, consistent with a person candidate performing a blessing, though the face is not clearly distinct enough to confirm. Several people stand in the background.2011-11-12Outdoor night event photographed with flash-lit foreground. A man in an orange turban and sleeveless orange robe with long dark hair sits on a cushioned seat, smiling broadly and placing his palm on the forehead of a bending man in a maroon striped shirt and glasses, who smiles back. Wrist bracelets are visible on the bending man. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and shirts stand, one with a rudraksha mala, and a man in orange with long hair stands at right. A street light, a tent-like structure and a white banner on a post appear in the background.2010-02-17Indoor photo of a devotional blessing in a hall with framed portraits on the wall behind. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with heavy gold necklaces and gold bangles stands at right, smiling and placing his raised hand on the head of a man in glasses and a white shirt. In the foreground a man in a white and navy polo kneels with palms pressed together and head bowed, while a woman with long dark hair and a man in grey stand nearby. A tray of offerings is visible at the lower edge. The orange-robed figure fits the probable Swamiji cues of orange turban, ornate gold necklaces and bangles, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) performing a blessing.2012-02-09Photo of a darshan moment in a crowded hall with rows of white chairs. A figure in an orange saffron turban, orange sleeveless robe and red rudraksha mala sits on a white cushioned seat and places both hands on the head of a man in white shirt and dhoti who bows forward. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a white sari with gold bangles watching, and a bald man in white with an orange shawl stand nearby. Other guests in white and pastel clothes fill the background.2009-09-15