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A photograph of devotees gathered for a blessing in an indoor room. A woman in an orange sleeveless top with long dark hair, seated at the right edge, leans forward and reaches toward a small child in a yellow outfit held by a woman in a blue sari. Around them, a man in a light blue shirt presses his palms together, a girl in a striped dress stands with hands folded in prayer, a young boy in a red shirt in the foreground has his palms joined, and an older woman in glasses and a yellow sari watches. Behind them, a man in white and a figure in orange robes stand near a shelf with framed pictures and papers.

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Indoor photo of a devotional darshan line at an ashram-style hall. A man in an orange robe with a long rudraksha-style mala and a saffron shawl stands at center-right, gesturing with his hand. Beside him a younger man in orange robes with long swept-back hair stands near a table draped in red cloth, holding items. A woman in a blue sari with a light blue shawl stands among devotees, and a woman in a blue sari bends forward with a small girl in a pink top and yellow skirt leaning on her. A man in a white shirt places his hand on the girl's head. Others in the group, including a child in a striped top with hands folded, stand with heads bowed. A woman in orange with long curly hair bends toward the table. Orange and red drapes hang on the back wall, and a tripod stands at left.Photograph of a long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth draped over his shoulder, bending forward and placing his right hand on the head of a small child held by an adult at right. Beside him a woman in a blue sari with folded hands, a woman in a blue and gold sari, and an older bald man in white with a green-and-red bordered shawl stand watching. Several men in white and light shirts stand in the background before orange curtains and a shelf of deity murtis. The setting appears to be an indoor hall. Text overlay reads a copyright notice.2010-02-10July 10 20142014-07-10A photo of a blessing scene in an indoor hall with a cream wall, a ceiling fan and colourful striped cloth hangings. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala wears a saffron wrap and places his hand on the head of a young child held by a woman in a grey floral top. A man in a white shirt stands behind them, and a monk in saffron with a gold necklace stands at right beside a shaved-headed attendant in orange. A silver tray with gold items sits in the foreground.2010-10-29A photograph inside a plain room with cream walls and window grilles, showing a crowd of devotees in white and coloured clothing. In the foreground, a woman in a blue blouse and white sari bends forward with her head lowered, a small child lying beside her, while a man in a white-and-black checked shirt kneels with his forehead touching the floor. A young woman in a red top and orange wrap sits on the right with her hand raised toward the bent woman's head, as if giving blessing. Behind them, men in white kurtas hold their palms together, and a woman in a yellow sari holds a brass plate with flowers. The scene appears to be a darshan or blessing moment, with about fifteen to twenty people visible.2009-08-08October 29 20102010-10-29Indoor photo of a ritual blessing in a narrow room with a plain wall on the left. A man with long dark hair, saffron-orange shawl and a large beaded necklace of coin-like pendants sits on the floor, holding a red fruit or offering toward a seated child's head. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala and vibhuti marks kneels beside him. Women in saffron, purple and blue saris stand with palms joined, one holding bananas, and an older woman with grey hair and spectacles watches with hands folded. A woman in a blue striped sari bends forward, and a man holds a small child in a red shirt. Marigold petals and floral decorations lie on the floor.2014-07-10 +2 copiesA seated figure in an orange robe with a white and red-yellow flower garland blesses a small child in a floral dress, placing hands on the child's head while a woman in a blue blouse and blue floral sari bends forward beside them. Behind them, several people in white and cream traditional dress with gold borders stand and watch in a open hall with red walls and a green striped mat on the floor. A tray of folded banknotes and framed photos sits at the left, along with a wooden walking stick. A small boy in a peach shirt stands in the background.2006-12-10June 21 20142014-06-21 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor ritual in a home interior with a polished marble floor and wooden cabinets. A long-haired figure in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a cushioned chair, bare-footed, reaching forward to offer something from a small white bowl to a standing toddler in a white outfit. Around them, women in saris of green, blue, red and gold watch and join their hands. A white-clad woman in a white salwar and shawl bends toward the child, while a man in white stands beside her. In the foreground, an orange-robed seated man sits on a red mat, with brass lamps and plates of flowers and fruit on a white cloth at the lower right. The arrangement suggests a padapuja or blessing ceremony in a domestic setting.2008-10-15A photograph inside a hall with orange-and-multicolour decorated pillars. A man in an orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a small toddler held by a woman in a grey embroidered top. A man in a white shirt stands behind, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes stands at right, with a silver tray of gold-coloured offerings in the foreground. Several other people in white are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable) — the orange robe, long hair and rudraksha mala match the page's claim, and he is performing a blessing.2010-10-29November 20 20092009-11-20