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A photograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall with a projection screen and red curtains. A man in a red-maroon turban and matching red garment with gold necklaces stands at right, placing a hand on the head of a devotee who stands with hands pressed in prayer. Behind him a portrait of a smiling man in saffron shows a figure in orange headwear. A younger attendant in white dhoti and a tray of rudraksha malas and offerings stands at far right. Several devotees in casual clothes line up at left with palms joined. The red-turbaned man appears to be a priest; the orange-turbaned portrait figure is a printed picture. The white-clad attendant holds a tray of prasad. Around six people are visible.

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December 15 20112011-12-15A photograph of a blessing scene indoors in a hall with warm lighting. A smiling man in a cream turban, maroon robe, and multiple rudraksha malas stands at right, raising his right palm toward the forehead of a young man in a grey shirt who stands with hands folded. Several other men in white shirts and dhotis stand nearby with palms pressed together, and a priest in orange cloth is partly visible at the right edge. The turbaned figure has a visible tilak mark and a ceremonial gold-toned necklace, and a tray of offerings is partly visible at lower right.2011-12-29A photograph of a line of devotees in an ashram hall, standing with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several men wear white dhotis and shirts, one wears a red plaid shirt, one wears a grey-green kurta and one wears an orange shirt. On the right, a saffron-robed priest with long hair tied back places his hand on the head of a devotee, while another saffron-clad attendant holds a brass plate. A golden decorated throne-like structure and white curtains are visible in the background. A projection screen hangs above, with an orange cloth overhead.2011-02-28September 03 20112011-09-03 +1 copiesIndoor devotional scene at an ashram or temple hall. A man in a maroon and gold turban, a blue-and-maroon garment, gold necklaces and gold bangles stands at right, pressing a folded white cloth to the forehead of a devotee. Beside him a man in an orange robe wears a rudraksha mala. Several devotees in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra at left, one holding papers. Behind them, a screen and ornate golden decorations are visible. The figure in the turban has distinctive ceremonial adornment, and the page indicates a person was present, so this may be the a person; the appearance is not conclusive, so this is marked unsure. Other figures are devotees and attendants.2011-11-30A photograph of a ritual blessing in an ashram hall. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a red-and-gold stole and a long rudraksha mala stands centre, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white kurta. Beside him a shaved-headed monk in orange stands with hands clasped, and at the right a younger monk in orange holds a silver tray of gold-coloured items. Several devotees in white clothes on the left stand with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind, white drapes, a gold and red ornate shrine or throne, and a projector screen are visible.2011-02-28A man in a light blue collared shirt and glasses stands with hands pressed together in namaste while a figure in a cream turban with a jeweled ornament, a red-and-maroon robe and multiple rudraksha malas places his palm on the devotee's head in blessing. Two other people stand near: a bald man in orange cloth at right and a figure in white with a gold-bordered shawl at lower right, while a person in white stands at left. The setting is an indoor hall with ceiling lights and a blurred background. Swamiji (probable) appears as the blessing figure, given his turban, rudraksha malas and ornate robe.2011-12-15A photograph in a hall with a red-curtained stage and a golden throne with a deity murti at the back. In the foreground, a figure in an orange-brown turban, brown-gold robe, and heavy gold bead necklace extends a raised hand in blessing toward devotees. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms joined and heads bowed, some wearing rudraksha malas. A man in a red-and-white striped shirt bows with folded hands at left, and orange-clad attendants stand at the right edge. Chairs and stanchions line the aisle, and a few fruit offerings are visible at the bottom right.2013-11-05Indoor photograph of a satsang-style gathering. A man in orange saffron robes with an orange turban and layered rudraksha malas extends his right hand toward the face of a man in a red-and-white striped shirt, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Around them, several men in collared shirts stand with hands folded in prayer. A projector screen glows in the background.2011-11-18A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala places his hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt and dhoti. Several other devotees in white with folded hands stand to the left, and an orange-robed attendant on the right holds a silver tray of offerings. Behind them, a decorated shrine area with gold and red draperies and oil lamps is visible. The scene suggests blessing or darshan at an ashram event.2011-02-28A photograph of a hall with red curtains and a golden throne-like seat at the back. In the foreground, a smiling man in a maroon-red robe with gold trim, a red-and-gold turban, a long rudraksha-style beaded necklace and gold bangles reaches out to touch the forehead of a devotee. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand in a row with palms pressed together in namaste, some wearing beaded malas, while a man in a white dhoti and a man in a maroon shawl stand nearby. Chrome stanchions and chains guide the line. Ceiling fans, spotlights and a projection screen are visible. Several people in the scene are present; the Swamiji candidate is shown with turban, maroon robe and beaded necklace, appearance-based only.2013-11-16 +1 copiesNovember 23 20102010-11-23