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A photograph under a thatched roof outdoors at an ashram-style setting. A woman in a pink and gold silk saree with gold bangles stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside her, a man in a white shirt and eyeglasses holds a sleeping infant wrapped in a dark blue cloth with a red cloth beneath. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shawl wears a red-and-white mala and a red tilak on his forehead, and red flowering shrubs and a few other people are visible in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or healing session.

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A photograph in a thatched-roof hall with woven palm-frond walls. A woman in a maroon and gold sari with gold bangles and earrings stands with hands in anjali, looking down at a baby wrapped in a dark red and patterned cloth that a man in a white shirt and gold-rimmed glasses holds out to her. Behind them stand another man in white and a man on the right wearing an orange shawl over white clothes, with a red tilak on his forehead and glasses. A framed picture with a blue background hangs on the wall behind them.2006-10-08A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on a pink throne with red satin cushions inside a thatched hut. A baby in a dark red outfit rests in his lap, and he looks down with eyes lowered. Standing before him, a woman in a pink blouse and gold-patterned sari with gold bangles and necklace presses her palms together in namaste, while a man in white shirt and glasses also joins his hands in greeting. Behind them stands an older man in white dhoti and orange shawl. A printed portrait on the left shows a smiling man in a yellow turban and saffron clothing. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, orange robe and bindi, receiving a blessing-like greeting from devotees.2006-10-08A photograph of a blessing moment in an open pavilion with trees and a thatched roof visible outside. A smiling young woman in a cream sari with a small floral print and a gold necklace sits at left. Beside her, a man in a white shirt with a dark beaded mala and a round pendant leans over a pink-wrapped baby. On the right, a person in an orange saffron garment with bare shoulders bends forward, hands extended over the infant. Standing devotees in white shirts with mala necklaces are visible in the upper left.2006-12-10July 20 20142014-07-20 +1 copiesA woman in a pink blouse and gold-and-grey patterned silk sari stands with palms pressed together in namaste beside a man in white shirt and white dhoti, with an orange shawl draped over his shoulder, also with palms joined. Seated on a red-cushioned chair in front of a woven bamboo-thatched hut, a figure with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange saffron robe holds a baby in a red and black outfit on their lap and gently touches the infant's head. A red-cushioned seat and a small table with offerings are visible behind. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated in orange robes with long hair, giving blessing to the baby as devotees offer namaste.2006-10-08A photograph at an indoor event shows a woman in a white shawl with sequined trim and gold earrings holding a sleeping infant in a red and white outfit. Facing her, a person in an orange sleeveless garment is seated and reaching to touch the baby's hand with a folded white cloth. Beside them a man in a white shirt and dark trousers, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, stands with hands clasped. Behind them a bald man in glasses and an orange top is partly visible, and the background shows metal roof trusses. The scene looks like a blessing or darshan moment.2010-02-10January 11 20102010-01-11 +1 copiesA photo of a devotional gathering under a tent with decorative pillars. A long-haired figure on the right wears saffron-orange robes and a dark wrap and gestures toward a woman in an orange and gold sari who is holding a swaddled white bundle. Beside them a bald young man in orange robes wears a gold beaded mala, and another man in orange stands behind. Women in sarees, including one in green and gold and one in mustard, stand around watching.2008-07-17A photograph of a blessing moment indoors against a plain white curtain. On the right, a long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless garment leans forward, hands extended over a swaddled infant in cream cloth and a red wrap held by a woman in a peach-and-cream sari. A man in a white shirt on the left presses his palms together in greeting, and another person's hand appears at the top left. A gold-embroidered chair edge is visible at the upper right. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), identified by the long swept-back hair and orange robe, seated and blessing the child. The woman wears a thin black beaded necklace and gold bangles.2010-01-11 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a devotee interaction in a bright hall. A woman in a beige shawl with a red bindi and rudraksha mala holds a swaddled infant wrapped in a pale green towel. Beside her, a man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala looks on. At right, a figure in orange-saffron clothing with a large rudraksha garland and gold bangles extends a hand toward the baby, appearing to bless them. Two younger men in glasses stand behind, and a camera operator is visible at left. a person (saffron clothing, rudraksha garland and gold bangles) appears to be blessing the child.2013-07-13A photograph of a darshan moment at night. A woman in a white sari with a long braid and gold earrings holds a baby wrapped in a white and red-trimmed blanket, and a seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha-style bead mala leans forward and touches the baby's hand. The seated figure wears saffron-orange clothing and is a person by appearance cues including long hair and orange robes. A man in a white shirt and cream dhoti with glasses stands behind them with his hands folded in prayer, and a pink cloth lies on the floor in front.2010-02-10A seated man with a white vibhuti band on his forehead, wearing a rust-red robe and a long gold-and-beaded garland, smiles as he gently touches the face of a baby held by a woman in a yellow blouse and white sari. A man in a white shirt leans in beside them, and a small child in the foreground watches. A standing attendant in a red-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands behind the table, and a figure in orange robes sits at left. A red-draped table holds a water bottle and a small white object. An orange wooden railing and wooden pillars frame the hall. a person is.2014-08-25