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A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange shawl stands at a flower-decorated golden pedestal, extending his right hand to touch the head of a young boy in a yellow shirt. Nearby, a smiling woman in white and another in cream with a black beaded mala watch, and a tray of sweets and an apple sits on the golden stand. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers decorate the golden pillars and pedestal. A bearded man in a white checked shirt and a monk in orange robes stand at the right edge. The man in orange is a probable Swamiji by cues of long swept-back hair, orange turban and orange shawl, and his blessing gesture matches the caption's description of blessings.

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October 17 20102010-10-17Photograph of a ritual scene inside a hall with a white draped canopy. In the left foreground a person in saffron-orange clothing with a saffron-orange turban reaches toward a brass tray of flower petals and offerings, beside a golden staff and garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. Behind, a woman in a green sari and several women and girls in white and yellow attire watch closely. On the right a bald man with a rudraksha-style necklace and a white dhoti, and a young boy in yellow kurta hold items near the tray. The a person candidate in saffron with a turban is visible from behind and to the side, so identity is uncertain.2010-10-17December 07 20092009-12-07A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and a long garland of yellow beads, smiling on an ornate gold throne decorated with red and white flower garlands and a canopy of marigolds. A man in a white shirt bends forward and rests his hand on the seated man's head, as if offering blessings. To the left, an older woman in a lavender sari holds fruit, and a woman in an orange garment stands behind her. A bald man in the foreground watches. A bindi and tilak mark the seated man's forehead. The scene resembles a darshan setting with a throne and floral decoration.2009-08-02September 09 20112011-09-09 +1 copiesPhotograph of a padapuja-style devotional scene. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a matching saffron turban and layered gold and rudraksha necklaces sits on a gold-trimmed throne decorated with garlands of red, pink, white and yellow flowers. A man in orange robes and gold chain stands behind him, and several devotees, including a woman in orange and a woman in a patterned gold sari, reach toward the seated figure's hands and feet.2011-07-15A photograph of a puja at an indoor hall with pink walls and a draped white ceiling. A man in an orange turban and orange sleeveless garment with long dark hair and gold bangles gestures with his raised right hand toward a brass tray of flowers, apples, betel leaves and sweets. Several women stand around: one in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a black bead necklace, another in a maroon blouse and white sari with a red bindi, and a young woman in a white top beside them. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang on the left, and a gold brass lamp stand stands at the right edge. The man is labelled as a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban and clothing, and gold ornaments.2010-10-17December 24 20092009-12-24A seated man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with long swept-back dark hair, extends his right hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Behind him stand attendants in orange robes and beads, and a woman in a yellow sari. A large golden throne is decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and red marigolds, and a silver tray of red apples sits in the foreground. Bright white tent fabric with red and white striped poles covers the hall, and people in white and orange sit on the floor watching the blessing. Two or more devotees are visible on the left and lower right.2010-01-01July 15 20112011-07-15January 24 20092009-01-24A photograph at an indoor event before a golden ornate throne with a painted tree-forest backdrop. A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a small red bindi, and an orange sleeveless robe smiles while reaching toward a red tray of mangoes and apples held by a bald man in a pale pink robe at left. A young girl in a purple dress with hair in a bun stands at right beside the throne, and another person in orange is partly visible at the right edge. The seated man shows distinctive long hair and orange clothing, so he is a person, though the appearance is only moderately clear. The festive setting suggests an offering moment, with fruit being presented to the seated figure.2009-12-18