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A photograph of a woman with shoulder-length dark curly hair in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with a matching orange shawl, leaning forward and reaching to hold the outstretched hand of a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a striped dark shirt. Behind them an older woman in a rust-orange sari with a red border and white forehead markings stands near a white wall, and another person in white ritual dress with a gold-bordered dhoti and rudraksha mala is partly visible. The setting appears to be a devotee greeting or blessing exchange. The woman in orange has no clearly visible distinctive presentation cues beyond clothing, so identity is uncertain.

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A photograph of a devotional exchange in a temple-like hall with terracotta-coloured walls. In the foreground, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe leans forward and extends his hand to an elderly, grey-haired man kneeling on a blue mat, who wears a white shirt and a visitor badge and holds his palms together. Behind them, a standing man in white dhoti and white kurta with an orange cloth draped over his shoulder and another standing figure in white look on. A brass vessel and a golden offering plate sit at the edge of the frame, with a bowl on a shelf at the upper right. The saffron-robed man wears a dark hair style, and the kneeling man receives a small object from him, which may be prasad.2010-07-22Photograph of a satsang setting where a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl and bare-chested with a rudraksha-style beaded mala and ornate gold necklace and gold bangle, leans forward with both hands extended to a older man with grey hair in a white striped shirt, who has his hands pressed together in greeting. Partly visible people are in the foreground and background, and a maroon curtain and white-clad figures sit behind. Swamiji (probable) based on long hair, orange shawl and gold ornaments; the figure is the central figure in the exchange.2013-05-14 +1 copiesA 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 man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala smiling and extending his hand toward a long-haired figure in an orange saffron garment, whose back and shoulder are visible in the right foreground. The man's hands grasp the other figure's hand and wrist. At left, a woman's hand is raised with palms pressed together in greeting, wearing gold rings. A reddish-brown bench and a glass wall with greenery sit behind them. Two physical people are clearly visible and a third partially, a woman with pressed palms at left.2006-10-29A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt, who has his eyes closed and head bowed. Behind them, women in cream and multicolored patterned saris stand with hands held together in devotion, and an orange-walled hall with a red cushioned seat and a small wall sign is visible. The saffron-clad figure is a person by appearance, with long swept hair and saffron clothing, placing his hand in blessing on the devotee.2010-08-11July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of two people seated close together on a blue mat in front of a dark red wooden bench. On the left, a man with short black hair and a moustache wears a white kurta and a rudraksha mala, and is placing a small gold ring on the finger of the person on the right. On the right, a figure with long, voluminous dark hair wears an orange sleeveless top and holds the other person's hand. The setting appears to be an open-air hall with red chairs visible in the background.2006-10-29A seated man in an orange sleeveless garment and a long wet-looking dark hairstyle with a rudraksha mala around his neck extends his right arm while another man in a dark striped shirt holds and guides the forearm of a devotee in a white shirt. Several standing men watch with hands pressed together in namaste, including one in a striped polo and jeans and another in white dhoti-style clothing with a yellow cloth. The room has cream walls, yellow and orange hangings and a red chair. The seated figure with orange clothing and distinctive long hair and mala fits the page's a person candidate, though the appearance is only partly clear, so the identity is probable rather than confirmed. Visible people count is about seven.2010-08-04December 10 20112011-12-10Outdoor temple-side photo of a man with long, wavy black hair in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe and multiple rudraksha mala strands, reaching out to touch the shoulder of a middle-aged man with a moustache in a pink shirt while clasping his hand. Several other men stand around, including a man in a striped shirt at left and a shaved-headed priest at right in white dhoti and shawl with a red tilak and a gold necklace. Behind them are a black speaker, orange tarpaulin, carved stone temple pillars and green foliage. The orange-robed man matches the appearance-based a person cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, but his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-09-05A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a hall. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron wrap and rudraksha mala with a gold necklace places one hand on the shaved head of a young man in a white dhoti with a pink-bordered cloth and a rudraksha mala. The blessed man stands with hands folded at his waist. Behind them, another man in orange with a white forehead marking and a bare-chested man stand near a wooden box, and a silver tray holds offerings at the right edge. Several people in white and orange stand in the background, with orange and white banners above. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure wearing saffron and rudraksha beads, performing the blessing as a guru.2010-10-26A seated man in long dark hair and an orange saffron garment places his right hand on the head of a standing man in a cream collared shirt and rudraksha mala, who presses his palms together in respect. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in white with an orange shawl and another man in white with a yellow shawl and forehead markings stand at a tented ritual space, with a tray of sweets and offerings at the right. Several onlookers in white and yellow clothing stand in the background, a yellow pillar with a decorative band is visible at the top, and a gold trishul rests near the seated figure.2010-08-04