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A crowded indoor hall with white walls, a wall-mounted air conditioner and fluorescent ceiling panels. On the right, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with long swept-back dark hair, appearing to be a person, sits and reaches to touch the head of a kneeling woman in a maroon top and dark pants who bows low. Around them, devotees stand close: a woman in a blue and purple sari with glasses and a red bindi, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, a young girl in white with a flower in her hair, and several others crowding in from the background.

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2004 - sacred collections uncategorisedA photograph from a Nithya Dhyanam session in a hall. A figure with long curly dark hair and an orange turban, wearing an orange sleeveless garment with a dark rudraksha-style mala, sits on a white-covered seat and places one hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. a person is shown with these cues, seated in the foreground, performing blessing. In front, a woman in a plum sari bends forward with a braid visible, and a grey-haired woman wearing a purple patterned sari stands beside a woman in a teal sari holding a small brown handbag. Men in white shirts and a man in a purple shirt stand behind, with a white banner or cloth at the upper right.2008-05-09A crowded indoor gathering where a man in an orange turban and orange robe, with long dark swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, places both hands on the head of a seated woman in an orange-and-peach checked top. Beside her, a bald man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows his head as another hand rests on his crown. Behind them, devotees in white and pastel clothing stand closely packed, several smiling, while a folding metal stand and draped white cloth appear at the right edge. Overall the scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment, with the orange-robed figure's appearance matching the a person cues, which is probable but not certain.2008-05-09May 10 20082008-05-10May 09 20082008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09May 10 20082008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10A photograph from an indoor evening gathering in front of a crowd of mostly white-clad attendees. In the foreground, a figure in an orange saffron robe and a bright orange turban, with long dark curly hair and a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, leans forward and places a hand on the forehead of a seated older man in glasses, white shirt and a rudraksha mala. The man's face is being touched by a hand on his cheek from another person beside him. A woman in white with a beaded necklace looks on at left. Behind them, standing devotees in white clothes fill the hall, with scaffolding and stage lights visible at the top. Probable Swamiji identified by orange turban, saffron robe and long hair while blessing the seated devotee.2008-05-09Night outdoor event with a crowd of devotees behind a barrier. In the foreground a woman in a cream top and blue shawl bows her head while a man in a white shirt and an orange-and-white striped shirt stand nearby. On the right, a figure in saffron/orange robes and a saffron turban, with long swept-back hair, sits on a white-draped seat and extends a hand toward the devotee's head, blessing them. Another man in an orange-and-white robe stands beside the seat. Behind them are white plastic chairs, a red-draped platform and a portable air cooler.2008-05-10May 09 20082008-05-09A crowded indoor event photograph of devotees gathered closely together. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a red bindi and black mala beads holds her palms pressed together in namaste with eyes lowered and a smile. A younger woman in white with a mala, head bowed, stands in front in the lower left. Behind them, men in white shirts and a man in an orange robe with an orange kerchief stand among the group. On the right, a figure in a tall orange turban and orange robe with long curly hair extends an arm to touch the head of a bald older man in white, a blessing gesture. Other spectators in white and pastel clothes fill the background with a metal railing and stage structure visible behind them.2008-05-09