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A photograph of a devotional greeting at an indoor event. A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange-gold draped robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces stands on the right, smiling, with his right hand raised to touch the forehead of a bowed man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala who has his palms pressed together in namaskar. Another man in an orange shawl stands beside them, and several people in white and orange clothing stand behind a railing. The saffron-orange figure appears to be a person, identifiable by the orange turban, orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, but his identity remains uncertain. A colourful backdrop with a warm yellow and orange design fills the background.

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September 17 20112011-09-17A photograph of a saffron-robed figure in an orange turban with a gold ornament placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, with hands pressed together. The robed figure wears an orange shawl, layered ceremonial gold necklaces, gold bangles and a gold armband. Behind them a bald man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala stands, an older man in a striped shirt and a white-haired man are visible, and other people stand in the background of a warmly lit hall. a person: the robed figure in the orange turban, orange shawl and layered gold necklaces, blessing the kneeling devotee with a touch to the head, which reads as a darshan blessing. Several devotees, including the white-clad man, are visible.2011-09-24December 24 20112011-12-24Photo of a blessing moment indoors. A figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, long swept-back dark hair, multiple gold ornamental necklaces and rudraksha beads, and gold bangles raises a hand to bless the forehead of a young man in white clothes with a mala, whose hands are pressed together in namaste. Another man in white with hands folded bows nearby, and a man in an orange robe with a sacred thread stands at right. Several devotees stand in the background in white and red garments. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the orange-clad blessing figure, given the saffron robes, orange turban, long hair and ornate gold necklaces. Setting appears to be a hotel hall with soft lighting.2011-11-26December 10 20112011-12-10A man in an orange turban, orange shawl and orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands bare-chested at right, placing both hands on the head of a seated man in a blue-and-white striped shirt who bows with hands folded. Around them, devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together, and a man at left wears a white shirt and lanyard. A projection screen and a hall with yellow decorations are in the background. The orange-clad figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), shown by his orange turban and shawl, long swept-back hair in a bun, and ornate gold necklace while giving a blessing.2011-09-17A man in an orange turban and orange-and-maroon garments with a gold-trimmed shawl and a long beaded necklace stands at right, one hand raised and placed on the forehead of a seated devotee in a white shirt. Around them, several men in white shirts and light clothing gather closely in an indoor hall; a projection screen and a large colourful banner showing clouds and a figure appear in the background. The appearance of the turbaned man, with saffron turban, ornate gold necklaces and orange shawl, is consistent with Swamiji (probable), who is giving a blessing during a satsang-style gathering.2011-09-23A photograph inside a temple hall during a darshan-style blessing. A smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on his arm, places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with palms pressed together in anjali. Other devotees stand with hands folded, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a yellow border is at right, and a gilded deity murti with floral decorations and a colourful backdrop are visible behind.2011-12-10September 23 20112011-09-23December 18 20112011-12-18 +1 copiesA 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.2011-11-08November 25 20112011-11-25