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Indoor hall with tiled floor and red-curtained windows. A man in a saffron-orange garment with a rudraksha mala and a long-haired central figure in a brown-orange robe draped with a blue and gold brocade shawl and a pink-and-green flower garland; the central figure has long swept-back hair and a ceremonial gold necklace and is smiling, with a hand extended toward a devotee. A devotee in a white shirt bows with hands folded, head bent low. Several men in saffron dhotis and orange robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings stand behind, and a man in white stands at left.

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October 27 20132013-10-27October 27 20132013-10-27A photograph in a large hall with red curtains and pale ceiling lights. A smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a thick rudraksha mala, a gold ceremonial necklace, gold armbands and a saffron-orange wrap raises one palm in greeting, probable Swamiji by appearance cues. A man in a white dhoti and white kurta with an orange-bordered shawl bows with folded hands in front of him. Another man in saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala and white forehead marks stands to the left, and a man with white tilak and gold-bordered white dhoti stands at right. Background shows a stage with a deity backdrop, screens and seated attendees.2013-07-24October 22 20132013-10-22A long-haired man in an orange saffron garment with a maroon border stands at the centre, extending his right hand to touch the head of a devotee bowed in front of him. He wears a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant on a red cord, ornate gold necklaces and a gold armlet. Around him, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands joined in anjali or bowed in devotion, and a man in white holds a silver tray near the right edge. Colourful striped and yellow-orange hangings decorate the hall, and a projection screen is visible at the top. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the centre, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, giving blessings to the devotee.2011-02-11A photograph of an indoor hall with a red-draped stage and a lit altar at the back. In the foreground, a smiling man in an orange-brown saffron-toned garment with a long rudraksha mala and gold necklace places his hand on the head of a kneeling young man in a striped shirt, who has his palms pressed together in namaskar. Nearby, a man on the left has eyes closed with palms joined, a shaved-headed man in orange garments with a rudraksha mala stands behind, and other devotees in white and light clothing stand at a barrier. The central figure, with long swept-back hair, a crown-like ornament and a bindi, is a probable Swamiji (probable) in a blessing role, consistent with the distinctive saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2013-10-02A photo inside a hall with red curtains and a decorated deity shrine in the background. A smiling man in a rust-orange turban, rust and gold shawl, and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces with a large pendant stands at right and extends his hand to touch the forehead of a man in white shirt who bows before him. Other devotees in white shirts and orange or saffron robes, some with rudraksha malas, line up behind a metal stanchion. A dark-robed priest stands at left and a woman in an orange sari stands at far right. Cameras and a tripod are visible near the shrine. The smiling man in orange and gold has distinctive ceremonial adornments and a turban, consistent with a person candidate giving blessing.2013-08-16Indoor photo in a bright hall with white ceiling lights and red curtains along the wall. On the right, a smiling man with swept-back dark hair, a red-brown and gold shawl, a long gold-beaded necklace, gold armlets and red-and-gold bangles raises his right palm in blessing toward the men beside him. On the left, two men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with hands joined in anjali, one bowing with his head lowered and his palms pressed together; a third man stands with folded hands and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a boy in a red checked shirt and other devotees in white stand in the crowd, several bowing or folded in prayer.2013-11-03October 27 20132013-10-27October 20 20132013-10-20September 30 20132013-09-30Indoor hall with white ceiling lights and red curtains. A smiling person with a hair bun, white vibhuti marks on the forehead, a rudraksha-style orange-red garland, and an orange-red robe with gold border raises a hand in blessing toward devotees. Several devotees in white and cream clothing stand with palms pressed together, one older man in white with an orange shawl bows with folded hands, and others stand in the background near a golden shrine area. The orange-red clothed figure with bead garland and ornate gold-bordered robe matches the a person appearance cues, presented as a sannyasi giving blessings during satsang.2013-09-25