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A photograph inside a large hall with a bamboo-lattice ceiling and rows of seated devotees on the floor. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a white flower garland sits on a red-cushioned seat, cupping the face of a young man in a checked short-sleeved shirt in a blessing gesture. Other women in white and cream saris stand behind, one in a red blouse, and white jasmine and red rose arrangements decorate the stage edge. A man in white shirt stands at the right edge. The floor is covered in pink and green cloths.

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February 07 20102010-02-07A photograph inside a large hall with a woven, geometric bamboo-style ceiling and bright overhead lights. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland stands facing a bald man in a white shirt and white trousers, placing her hand on his head in a blessing gesture. Beside them, women in saris and an older woman in a pink sari look on, and a tray with red and white flowers, fruit and a plate sits at the left edge. Behind them a red carpet and green mats run down an aisle lined with seated devotees in white and colourful clothing, with a crowd filling the hall. A man in white walks along the red carpet at right, and banners hang at the back. The scene resembles a padapuja-style devotional blessing, though this is not certain.2010-02-07A photo of a seated young man in white kurta with saffron shawl, eyes closed and hands raised, receiving a blessing on the forehead from a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dreadlocks adorned with a white flower garland, kneeling in front of them. Behind, a hall with red drapes, banners, a gold deity or throne ornament, and a row of seated participants in white on red mats. A man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala stands nearby, and devotees in white are gathered. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. a person (the figure with long dreadlocks and orange robes) is performing the blessing; the role is the blesser, and the identification rests on those visible cues.2016-10-01October 01 20162016-10-01A photograph inside a red-draped tent at a religious gathering. A long-haired man in orange ochre robes, with a flower garland and rudraksha mala, sits on a low golden seat and places a yellow-orange cloth or wrap over the head of a bowing man in a white checked shirt. A saffron-robed monk with shaved head and rudraksha bracelets stands at right. Behind them, women in red and orange saris and garlanded devotees watch, and a camera on a tripod is visible at left. Gold ritual vessels and a red offering cloth sit on the altar.2016-04-27May 31 20152015-05-31April 27 20162016-04-27Indoor devotional scene in a hall with a wooden ceiling and fluorescent lights. On the left, a seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a white flower garland, smiling as they receive something from a man on the right. The man wears a striped grey-and-maroon collared shirt and a rudraksha mala, and holds small offerings in his palm. Behind them, a woman in a blue floral dress stands watching, and a few other attendees are visible in the background. A red and white flower garland hangs on the left edge. Visible elements suggest a devotional offering; the seated figure matches the appearance of Swamiji (probable) through long hair, orange robe and garland, though the identification is appearance-based only.2010-02-07July 25 20092009-07-25December 22 20152015-12-22May 26 20122012-05-26April 27 20162016-04-27