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A man in a red turban and red shawl stands in front of a crowd, holding a white paper in one hand while his other hand rests on the head of a kneeling devotee with hands folded in prayer. He wears a white pearl necklace, a gold chain with a pendant, a red bindi, and a red-and-gold wristband. Behind him, people in white dhotis and orange robes stand near brass trays of offerings, and a man in orange holds a plate at right. The setting is a temple-like pandal with colourful hanging banners and a green backdrop. Appearance-based label: a person, given the turban, red-and-gold dress and pearl necklace, though the identification is uncertain.

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February 23 20112011-02-23A man in a red turban and red shawl stands among a crowd of devotees, holding a sheet of white paper while raising his other hand toward a seated devotee's head. He wears a white beaded necklace, a gold chain, rudraksha beads and a red bindi. Behind him, people in white and saffron robes stand under a white tent with red and orange draped pillars.2011-02-23A photograph of a temple or ashram ceremony under a white canopy with orange and yellow pillars. A man in a red turban and red shawl, with a pearl necklace and gold-toned beads, holds a white paper and extends his arm toward a child in the foreground. Behind him, men in white dhoti and shawls and an orange-robed man hold brass plates with offerings. The man in red has long dark hair and wears red-and-white garments consistent with a sannyasi. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, red turban, ornate pearl and gold necklaces, and ceremonial red dress, presiding over a blessing or distribution.2011-02-23February 23 20112011-02-23A photograph of a satsang-style gathering indoors with a figure in a bright pink-red turban and matching pink-red draped robe, holding a folded white paper in one hand while raising the other hand over the head of a bowed devotee in a white shirt with hands pressed together. Behind, another man in a maroon shirt with curly hair and glasses watches, and several shaved-headed men in orange and saffron robes with sandalwood marks stand near; one in orange holds a silver tray. Devotees in white shirts stand with palms joined. Hanging saffron and red fabric decorations and greenery are visible in the background.2011-02-21Photograph of a satsang setting where a man in a pink turban and pink shawl, with rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, places his right palm on the forehead of a bearded man in a navy shirt with folded hands. The turbaned man holds a small white paper in his left hand and smiles. Behind them, people in white and orange robes stand near a yellow-and-red shrine area with greenery beyond. Other figures include a monk in orange with a gold necklace and white-clad attendants.2011-02-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in a bright red turban and red saffron-toned robe, wearing a white beaded necklace and a gold chain, smiling as he places his right palm on the forehead of a seated devotee in glasses and a red-and-white checked shirt. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand nearby with palms pressed together in namaste, and a silver tray is visible at the right edge. The setting is an indoor hall with a white projection screen and a large window showing trees. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) for the man in the red turban and robe, who is in the act of blessing a devotee.2011-02-23A photograph of a man in a bright pink turban and matching pink shawl standing centre-frame, his right arm extended toward a line of devotees with hands pressed together in namaskar. He holds a folded white paper in his left hand. To the right, two sannyasis in saffron robes carry silver trays: one holds fruit and a bell-like object, another holds a silver plate with a lamp or offering. Behind them an attendant in white dhoti and gold-beaded garland stands near the trays. A white-robed figure with a shaved head and vibhuti on his forehead, wearing a rudraksha mala, stands on the far right. A white projection screen and orange and yellow hangings appear in the background. a person: the central figure wears a pink turban and pink shawl with gold necklaces and a bracelet, the presentation of a distinctive ceremonial figure at a satsang.2011-02-21February 23 20112011-02-23A photograph of a satsang setting in an indoor hall. A man in a bright pink turban and matching pink robe stands centre-right, holding a folded white paper in his hands and extending his right hand toward a bowing devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and white dhoti and bends forward with hands folded, while other people in white clothes stand or bow nearby. Behind them a man in a maroon top with curly hair watches. On the right, a man with a shaved head wears an orange cloth and beaded necklace and holds a silver tray with fruit, and another in a white and gold dhoti carries a tray of offerings. Orange and red decorative hangings and trees appear in the background.2011-02-21October 11 20112011-10-11A person in an orange turban and orange robe with heavy gold necklaces and gold bangles stands at right, placing a hand on the head of a young man with short black hair who bows his head with hands folded. Several other men in white and light clothing stand in line behind him with palms pressed together in namaste. A red tilak marks the forehead of the figure in orange, who holds a folded white paper in one hand. A person in orange robes is partly visible at the far right edge. The setting is an indoor hall with a patterned wall and warm lighting. A printed copyright line appears on the right side of the image.2011-11-26 +1 copies