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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.

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A 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.2009-09-15September 15 20092009-09-15September 15 20092009-09-15September 15 20092009-09-15A photograph of a standing man with long dark hair, wearing a bright orange turban, an orange-saffron shawl edged in gold, and a red and yellow flower garland. He is smiling and reaches forward with his right hand, placing it on the forehead of a seated older man in a yellow-and-white checked shirt who raises both palms in a blessing gesture. Several people in white and off-white clothing stand in the blurred background, and a seated man in white with a bare upper body and beaded necklaces appears at the lower left. The setting is an indoor hall with warm lighting and a cream-coloured chair in front.2012-03-30A photograph of a seated man in a white-and-blue striped collared shirt receiving a blessing. A standing figure in an orange turban, orange shawl and long dark hair places a hand on the man's forehead. The blessing figure's bare shoulder and upper body are wrapped in orange cloth. Behind them, a man in white clothing and several onlookers in shirts stand near an orange-draped platform and a metal railing in a hall. A red-and-gold tray sits at the right edge. The blessing figure has long swept hair, an orange turban, orange clothing and bare-chested adornment cues, consistent with a person giving a blessing in person; identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-07-11A night-time photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron-orange garment, with a red tilak on the forehead, placing a hand on the crown of a bald, grey-bearded man in a blue-and-white striped shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Around them stand several onlookers in white and cream shirts, one wearing an orange shawl, with bright coloured lights glowing in the background. A tall, swept-back long hair and ceremonial orange attire are visible, but the person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the presiding figure is described by role as a giver of blessing. Several more people are visible in the crowd behind them.2010-01-20A photograph of a darshan-style interaction indoors. A person in an orange turban and orange robe, with a long orange shawl, gold-bead bracelets and a beaded necklace, places a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt with black-framed glasses, who has his hands folded in namaste. Other devotees in white and light clothing stand close behind, some with hands folded, and a man in an orange top is at the right edge. The orange-clad figure has long hair in a bun and appears to be a person by appearance, with a turban, saffron robe and gold-bead ornaments.2011-12-10A photograph of a man in an orange turban and orange shawl with long, swept-back dark hair and orange beaded wrist bracelets placing his right palm on the forehead of a man in a blue button-up shirt. Behind them stands a bald man in orange robes with rudraksha beads and glasses, and a man in white dhoti-style clothing. Blurred onlookers and red-framed wall pictures appear in the background of an indoor hall.2011-11-18A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with gold trim and a matching orange turban places his right palm on the forehead of a older man in a white shirt, who has his eyes closed and hands pressed together in prayer. The robed figure wears a red and yellow flower garland and has long dark hair and a crown-like ornament, with bare shoulder visible. Behind them, seated devotees in white and pale clothing and a red carpet fill a bright indoor hall with a window and lamp.2012-03-30A photograph of an indoor gathering where a person in an orange turban and sleeveless orange robe, with long dark wavy hair, places a hand on the head of a man in a light cream shirt who stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Swamiji (probable), identified by the orange turban, flowing dark hair and saffron robe, appears to be giving blessing to the devotee. Around them, men in white kurtas wear dark rudraksha-style malas, a woman in a white sari stands behind, and other attendees watch. Potted green plants and white draped cloth form the background.2009-09-15A photograph of an indoor hall with white ceilings and warm backdrop imagery. In the centre, a person in an orange turban with a round gold-edged badge and an orange shawl over a saffron-and-gold garment, wearing beaded necklaces and bangles, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a man with long dark hair in a white shirt who bows his head. Around them, several onlookers in white shirts and dark clothing stand watching, and a camera operator is visible at the right edge. A large screen behind shows a lit image.2011-09-06 +1 copies