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A photograph of an indoor hall with framed portraits on the wall behind. A man in an orange saffron turban and long orange robe with a heavy gold beaded necklace and gold armband stands smiling, his right hand resting on the shoulder of a seated man in a cream shirt and glasses who bows his head. Swamiji (probable) is the robed man in orange with the gold necklaces and turban, a sannyasi performing a blessing. Around them a man in a white-and-black striped polo with a lanyard presses his palms together in namaste, a man in white kurta stands with hands folded, and a man in a blue shirt and a bald man in orange robe watch. On the right a priest in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala stands beside a small wooden box. Framed portraits hang on the wall, including one labelled Royal Grandeur and another labelled Gift of Swami.

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A photograph of an indoor temple-hall gathering. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange turban, orange sash and heavy gold necklaces stands with one hand resting on the shoulder of a seated man in a cream shirt and glasses, who bows his head. Behind them, a bald man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands beside a man in a white shirt and a priest in white dhoti with a gold border holds a wooden box. A man in a white shirt and a seated man with folded hands look on, and framed portraits and posters hang on the wall. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), the central man in orange turban and gold necklaces, being honoured with a blessing.2012-02-09A photo from an indoor hall with ceiling lights and a projection screen behind the crowd. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, with a red bindi, places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a plaid shirt with folded hands. Around them, men in white shirts and saffron-clad devotees stand with hands folded in namaskar and watch. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a gold chain and glasses stands beside them.2011-11-12A photograph inside a hall with pink walls and decorative colourful tassel hangings. In the centre, a smiling man with swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron garment with gold borders and a heavy gold-beaded garland; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), given his saffron clothing, ornate gold necklaces and swept-back hair. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in matching orange robes and gold necklace holds a white tray with gold items and has white markings on his arm. To the left, a man in a black polo shirt with a lanyard presses his palms together, while a man in a white shirt bends forward in front of him. Several other people in white, grey and light blue shirts stand behind, and a projection screen is visible at upper right.2011-02-22A photograph inside a hall where a bare-chested, shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron garment with a red border raises his right hand in blessing toward a row of praying devotees. He wears a crystal-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and a white sacred ash marking is visible on his chest and arms. Several men on the left, one in a blue shirt and another in a white checked shirt, press their palms together in anjali. Two saffron-turbaned men stand at left. A tray with offerings, possibly money and fruit, sits on a table in front. Behind is a colourful painted backdrop and a warm-lit ceiling.2011-12-25December 24 20112011-12-24A photograph inside a hall with pale walls and colourful tasselled banners. A man in a saffron-orange robe with gold border, long swept-back dark hair and multiple beaded garlands stands at centre, placing a hand on the head of a devotee in a white shirt who bends forward with hands on his chest. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold-bead necklaces. Beside him stand other saffron-robed sannyasis, one bald with white ash markings on the arms and garlands. To the left a man in a black shirt presses palms together, and a man in a blue striped shirt with a lanyard looks on. A white table edge is visible at right.2011-02-22August 02 20132013-08-02August 02 20132013-08-02Indoor ashram gathering. In front of him, a man in white shirt bows and reaches toward him while a younger man in white folds his hands in greeting. On the right, a bald priest in orange robe with red border holds a wooden tray and offers items. Other attendees in white shirts and a camera operator with a boom microphone are at the left edge; a white board and red curtain sit in the background.2012-04-04Indoor photo at an ashram-style hall with colourful striped pillars and a projector screen behind. A man in a saffron-orange robe with gold border and a long gold-bead necklace reaches out to bless a devotee, placing his hand on the devotee's head. The devotee in a blue striped shirt and lanyard holds his hands in anjali. Beside them, an older man in a grey striped shirt bows with hands folded. To the right, a bald priest in orange robe with beaded necklace and white ash markings on his arm carries a white tray with offerings. Several other people stand in the background, including a woman in orange. A man in a white shirt stands at far left.2011-02-22 +1 copiesDecember 24 20112011-12-24Indoor photo of a devotional blessing in a hall with framed portraits on the wall behind. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with heavy gold necklaces and gold bangles stands at right, smiling and placing his raised hand on the head of a man in glasses and a white shirt. In the foreground a man in a white and navy polo kneels with palms pressed together and head bowed, while a woman with long dark hair and a man in grey stand nearby. A tray of offerings is visible at the lower edge. The orange-robed figure fits the probable Swamiji cues of orange turban, ornate gold necklaces and bangles, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) performing a blessing.2012-02-09