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A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl, bare-chested, with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha-bead garland in his hair. He stands with eyes closed, his right hand resting on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt whose palms are pressed together in devotion. Other devotees in white and a bald man stand around, a video camera is raised above, and a red and white painted pillar is visible behind. A small wall-mounted object or card is held in the lower foreground. Photo-style blessing or puja moment.

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June 21 20122012-06-21June 22 20122012-06-22 +1 copiesJune 21 20122012-06-21June 21 20122012-06-21A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron cloth with a long rudraksha mala and a gold hoop earring, his right hand resting on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt whose palms are pressed together in namaskar. The kneeling man's eyes are closed, and a faint white mark shows on his forehead. Behind them, other people in white and orange stand in a warmly lit hall with yellow walls. The standing man's distinctive long hair, saffron garments and rudraksha cues are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, and he appears to be giving blessing during a puja or darshan.2012-06-21A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering. A man with long dark hair swept back, wearing an orange saffron shawl and draped orange garment, multiple rudraksha malas and a rudraksha bracelet, smiles while placing his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt whose palms are pressed together in namaskar. Several robed attendants in white and orange stand around, a cameraman holding a camera raises it at left, and devotees and framed portraits line the hall. The orange-clad figure has distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, matching the page's a person reference, so this is a probable identification from appearance, not a confirmed one.2011-11-08A photograph inside an ornate temple hall with cream arches and a yellow curtain behind. A man with long swept-back dark hair, an orange-saffron shawl over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala, gold bead necklace and gold earring holds papers in one hand while placing his other hand on the head of a seated devotee with white vibhuti smeared on his forehead. Another devotee in glasses, a man in a white shirt and a bald priest with white tilaka are nearby, and a video camera on a tripod is visible. Hands are pressed together in reverence. The tall man with the rudraksha mala and saffron shawl matches the a person cues and is presented as the in-person presence at this event.2012-05-29 +1 copiesJune 21 20122012-06-21November 15 20112011-11-15A photograph of a blessing moment in a temple-like hall. A man in a white shirt with a white forehead mark kneels with his head bowed, while a long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala places one hand on his head and holds a sheet of paper in the other. The robed figure wears a red kumkum mark on the forehead and a long rudraksha mala. Behind them, a few devotees stand in white and light clothing, some with white forehead marks, and orange and red decorative pillars are visible.2010-10-13June 23 20122012-06-23 +1 copiesJune 21 20122012-06-21 +1 copies