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A photograph of a smiling man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a white and purple flower garland and a gold-toned necklace, whose long hair is swept back. He places his hand on the head of a young boy in a checked shirt, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Around them devotees and attendees crowd in, including a man in an orange-pink shirt with folded hands on the left, a man in white on the far left, and a shaved-headed attendee in orange on the right. In the right foreground a silver tray holds gold-coloured items. Behind them a red and gold ornate chair sits on a stage with blue draped fabric and colourful decorative pillars.

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A photograph of an indoor ashram gathering. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe with gold trim and a long multi-strand garland of white flowers and purple orchids around his neck, along with gold-bead ceremonial necklaces. He smiles while another man reaches to place a hand on his head in blessing. Several devotees stand around with palms pressed together in namaskar, including a man in an orange shirt and an older man in white. Behind them, rows of people in white and pastel clothing stand in the hall, and a gilded throne-like seat is visible at the back. A glass tray holding gold-coloured items sits at the lower right.2010-12-31A photograph inside an indoor hall with pale walls and yellow-and-orange draped pillars. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a maroon border, wearing a red and gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded malas, a gold armband and a red tilak, raises his hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand and bow with palms pressed together, and one man in a checked shirt folds his hands in namaskar. The man in orange appears to be a person, based on his long swept hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron robes, and the page indicates he is present at this event.2011-02-11A photograph at an indoor event hall where a man in an orange saffron garment and a long white-and-purple flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead, smiles while placing his hand on the head of a man bowing with palms pressed together in a white shirt. Other devotees in white and cream clothes stand nearby, including a man on the right with a gold-bordered white shawl and gold necklace holding his hands in anjali. A gold ceremonial chair sits in the background, with a gold-trimmed stage and orange and yellow decorative hangings above. The orange-clad man is a probable Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland, shown giving blessings in a darshan setting.2010-12-31December 31 20102010-12-31A photograph inside a hall with a white ceiling canopy and orange drapes. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-red shawl over his shoulders, a long gold bead necklace, and a red bindi; he smiles, extends his right hand over a devotee, and holds a silver tray with gold-coloured offerings. Another man in white with hands in anjali mudra stands at left, a man in a green striped shirt and a yellow sash bends forward at left-centre, and a man in white bends with a yellow cloth nearby. At right, a monk in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads holds a silver tray. Behind them, a gold throne with a dais stands under maroon and blue draperies, with a projection screen and people in white and orange around the room.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall. A central figure in an orange saffron robe with a long dark rudraksha mala and long swept-back dark hair stands with one hand raised, touching the forehead of a young man in glasses and a red checked shirt. The central figure holds a silver tray. Behind him, a bald priest with white sacred markings on his arms and chest wears a white shawl over orange dhoti. Several onlookers in white shirts and striped clothing stand with hands folded in prayer on the left. The background shows a draped orange and white backdrop and a framed deity picture. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala beside a blessing act.2010-10-26A photograph inside an indoor hall with pink walls and striped decorative pillars in red, blue and yellow hanging above. A man in orange saffron robes with gold borders and a long garland of beads stands at centre, one hand raised in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in a light blue striped shirt with folded hands. Another devotee in a grey shirt stands beside them with palms pressed together. To the right, a bald priest in orange robes with white markings on his arms holds a white tray, and a figure in white dhoti offers a brass plate. a person: the central saffron-robed man wears long swept-back hair, a long rudraksha-style bead garland and gold-bordered orange clothing, consistent with the page's description of this Sarva Darshan event.2011-02-22October 26 20102010-10-26A photograph of a blessing scene inside a temple hall with a striped tent canopy and colourful fabric pillars. A smiling man with long dark hair and a bare chest wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder, with gold-coloured trim and a gold necklace; he presses his palm to the forehead of a bald devotee bending forward, while another devotee in white clothing stands with palms joined. On the left, an older man in white kurta and white dhoti waits with hands together. On the right, a monk in orange robes holds a silver tray. Behind them a priest with a white forehead mark and rudraksha-style beads, and a gold ornamental object, are visible. The scene reads as a padapuja or blessing ritual. The long-haired figure with the bare chest and gold necklace is a probable Swamiji by these cues, appearing in person.2011-01-29October 20 20102010-10-20A photograph inside a hall with colourful striped pillars and draped white fabric ceiling. A man in orange saffron robes with a long rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead smiles broadly while placing his right hand on the head of a long-haired man in a white kurta who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, other devotees in white and orange shirts stand, and on the right a bald man in a white shawl with a white-and-red border holds a silver tray with flowers and offerings. Ritual blessing scene with a standing devotee receiving a head blessing from a saffron-robed figure. Several people visible.2010-11-30A photograph of a darshan line in a decorated hall with colourful patterned pillars and white draped ceiling. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold-bordered orange wrap, places his hand on the head of an elderly man in a brown shawl. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded in anjali, waiting for blessings. Cues are consistent with a person, shown giving blessings in person.2011-01-29