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A photograph in a temple hall shows a man in a bright orange turban and orange draped garment with blue and gold border sash, wearing a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, raising one hand in blessing toward two devotees at left. One devotee in a white kurta and another in a black jacket stand with palms pressed together in namaskar; the orange-robed man behind has a plate of offerings. A deity murti and golden shrine are visible in the background, and a silver stanchion lines the floor.

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A man in an orange turban and saffron robe with gold-bordered cloth and layered beaded necklaces stands in a hall, raising one hand above the head of a devotee who bows with palms joined. A man in white stands behind him, and a tray of beads and rudraksha malas is held in the foreground. A banner reading Bhagavad Gita Discourse appears in the background. Several people in white clothes line a metal barrier, with visible hands in anjali. The orange-robed man appears to be giving a blessing.2011-09-17A smiling man in an orange saffron turban and orange-gold draped robe stands in a crowded hall, raising one arm in blessing toward a line of devotees with pressed palms. He wears rudraksha beads, gold-trimmed orange cloth and orange bangles, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stands a shaved-headed attendant in white with a tilak. In the foreground, a priest in white dhoti holds a tray of gold-coloured offerings. A banner behind reads Bhagavad Gita Discourse Series in gold lettering against an autumn-tinted backdrop. Metal stanchions separate the crowd from the stage area.2011-09-19A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an indoor event. A man in an orange turban with a jewelled brooch, orange robes with gold borders, a long beaded necklace and gold armbands raises his right hand over a devotee's head and holds a small dish in his left hand. Several devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaste, and a man in white dhoti with a tilak on his forehead holds a tray of offerings on the right. Metal barrier posts and a chain separate the line from the aisle. A large portrait banner behind shows a smiling figure in orange. a person: the man in the orange turban and beaded necklaces performing the blessing, based on the distinctive ornate orange attire and jewellery.2011-09-24 +1 copiesOctober 14 20112011-10-14September 20 20112011-09-20A smiling man in an orange turban with a blue-and-yellow pompom and an orange shawl raises one hand in blessing toward a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis who have their palms pressed together in greeting. A bald man in orange robes stands at the right edge, and a red bindi and beaded bracelets are visible on the figure in orange. Swamiji (probable): the central figure in orange turban and shawl with a red bindi, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial gold necklaces, giving darshan to devotees at a satsang hall with purple drapery in the background.2011-10-17October 17 20112011-10-17A photograph of a man in an orange turban and orange saffron robes with a gold-edged dhoti, wearing a large gold bead necklace and orange beaded bracelets, raising his right hand in blessing over the head of a young man in a purple polo shirt. Beside him a bald attendant in white holds a tray of wrapped sweets or prasad and a folded paper. Behind the blessing line, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together, and silver stanchions with chains guide the queue. A yellow banner with orange floral graphics and a portrait are visible in the background.2011-09-15A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban with a gold trim and a red bindi walks along a barrier line, raising one hand in blessing while holding a small silver tray. He wears a long orange shawl over his shoulder, a beaded mala necklace, and pearl-and-gold armlets. A red tray of fruit and sweets is carried at his side by another person. Several devotees with palms pressed together stand along the rope; one older man in white bows his head. A photographer with a video camera is visible behind the crowd. Behind them a backdrop shows a satsang banner with floral decorations, and a man in white ritual clothes stands near a camera operator.2011-10-17Photo 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.2011-11-26September 15 20112011-09-15September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copies