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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long white flower garland, smiling and extending a hand to rest on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels with palms pressed together, while a woman in a grey patterned sari bows low before the seat. A figure in white with an orange shawl stands behind, another person in white and orange stands at left, and a man carries a small child in white. Other onlookers in white and light clothing fill the background. On the white-draped table are flower garlands, a clock, a brass cup and a tray. A dark curtain and a golden decorative object appear at left. The scene suggests a blessing exchange in a hall.

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February 11 20072007-02-11February 11 20072007-02-11February 11 20072007-02-11A photograph of an indoor room with dark red curtains. A seated figure in an orange robe with a white floral garland with red flowers, long dark hair, and a small orange-red shawl sits on a white cushioned couch and gestures toward a man prostrating face-down on a white sheet at the foot of the couch. The prostrating man wears white clothes and has grey hair. Behind them a standing man in white kurta with an orange shawl looks on, and a man in white kurta at left holds a tray of offerings. A white pedestal fan stands near the couch and a microphone stand is visible at right. A seated figure in orange with a garland in the centre looks toward the devotee, appearing to be Swamiji (probable) based on the orange robe, flower garland and long hair, shown in an appearance-based label only.2007-02-13 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland sits on a cushioned white dais, long dark hair falling loose, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Around him, several people in white shirts and dhotis stand and kneel, with an orange-robed attendant behind on the left. A white-haired man in a white kurta and orange shawl stands in the centre. Scattered red flower petals cover the white floor cloth. A pedestal fan, a dark curtain and hanging decorative tassels frame the hall. Plastic chairs and a clock sit at the lower left edge.2007-02-11February 11 20072007-02-11A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a white jasmine garland and long dark hair places a hand on the head of a kneeling devotee during a blessing in a tented hall. A man in a white shirt with an orange shawl stands behind, and a line of people in white clothes waits at right. On the left, a white-draped table holds apples, a plate with banana leaves, and an upright staff. A standing fan and a wall hanging with red and gold patterns appear in the background.2007-02-11February 11 20072007-02-11A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long, swept-back hairstyle and a multicoloured garland of white flowers and red, orange, green and purple ribbons places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes. The kneeling man has his palms pressed together in greeting and is positioned on a red mat. Behind them a standing young man in white dhoti and orange shawl with an identity badge looks on. Red and maroon curtains hang on the wall, a white fan and a potted palm are visible, and a table on the left holds brass ritual vessels and a small pyramid of red items. A water bottle sits on the right and a yellow door is in the background.2006-10-22 +1 copiesJune 13 20102010-06-13A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a dark curtain backdrop. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in orange robes sits on a white-covered seat with white and red flower garlands and fruit on the table, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothing and a rudraksha mala. Standing nearby are a bald man in white with an orange shawl, a young man in white with an orange shawl, a woman in a yellow sari, and other onlookers. On a golden throne at the upper left sits another figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, one hand raised. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, orange robes and rudraksha mala on the seated figure in the foreground. The scene appears to be a blessing or temple-style ritual. A kalasha-like object and a fan are visible.2007-02-11Evening scene in a hall with a dark backdrop. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a white-cushioned seat on a raised platform, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes. Behind them, a standing man in white with an orange shawl and two other standing men in white with orange shawls watch; a woman in a sari stands at the right edge. On the left, a seated man observes beside a table with a tray, a basket of fruit, flower garlands and a walking stick. Behind, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, and a fan and colourful hanging fabric decorate the stage. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation with a seated guru figure present.2007-02-11