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A queue of devotees with hands folded in namaskar stands before a figure in a red and orange turban and a red sleeveless garment with rudraksha and white-beaded necklaces, who places a hand on a devotee's head while a saffron-robed monk in orange and a white-clad attendant hold a tray with offerings nearby. A large banner behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban above the words Bhagavad Gita and Dhyana. The scene reads as a darshan blessing line in a hall. The turbaned figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the role is described only as blessing giver.

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A queue of devotees in casual shirts, some in orange and white, stands in a line along metal barriers inside a hall. A priest in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-pink shawl and a wrapped orange turban stands at the front, holding a small white item in his hand and raising it toward a devotee's head. Other monastic attendants in orange robes and white dhotis stand nearby, one holding a tray. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban above the words Bhagavad Dhyanapeetam.2011-11-27Devotees stand in a hall with palms pressed together in namaskar while a man in a deep red ceremonial turban and red robe with gold necklaces receives a paper from an elderly man in a white shirt and striped shawl. Behind them, bare-chested priests in white dhotis stand at a table with a tray and open book, and a banner partly reads Bhagavad. Several devotees wear white shirts, a bald-headed priest holds a tray, and the setting is an indoor event space with a white screen. The man in red is the one a devotee is handing a paper to; appearance is not sufficient to identify him as a person.2011-11-28September 18 20112011-09-18A photograph of a devotional event held in a bright indoor hall. In the centre, a man in a red turban and red garment with a red shawl smiles while a monk in saffron robes and a saffron-and-maroon shawl raises a hand toward him, holding a tray or plate. To the right, a bald attendant in a white dhoti and white shawl carries a tray. On the left, a row of people in blue, navy and maroon shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali, behind silver stanchions. A banner behind the group reads Bhagavad Gita with an orange-red graphic of a deity figure. A camera operator in white stands near the centre.2011-09-30A photograph of a satsang line at a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang event. On the left, a row of devotees in white and light clothing stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, several with eyes closed. In the centre, a bald saffron-robed sannyasi holds a red tray and extends his hand toward a long-haired man in orange robes and a gold-coloured necklace, who is receiving a blessing. Other saffron-clad attendants stand behind holding brass trays with flowers. The backdrop banner reads Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang and shows a smiling figure in ornate gold headwear against a sunset sky. Spotlights hang from the ceiling.2011-10-16November 28 20112011-11-28September 25 20112011-09-25A photograph of a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang gathering. A man in a yellow turban and yellow shawl over a red-and-gold garment, with beaded necklaces, stands at right and places his hand on the head of a devotee bowing with palms joined. Several men in white shirts stand in a line at left with hands folded in namaskar. A man in an orange robe with a shaved head stands at far right beside a tray of flower petals. Behind them is a pink-and-purple banner reading Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang, with a portrait printed on it.2011-10-13Indoor ritual scene at a temple-style hall where devotees stand in a line with palms pressed together in anjali. A young man in a red-and-white turban with a red kurta and ornate gold-beaded necklace hands a folded paper to a devotee; a man in an orange saffron robe and a bald-headed priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stand in the foreground. Attendees in white shirts and white dhotis line up beside them, and a red tray with sweets and offerings is held near the frame. Scenes like this relate to pada puja, where devotees offer respect to the feet of an honoured figure.2011-12-31A photograph at a Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang event in an indoor hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe with gold-toned beaded ornaments and an orange garment with gold-trimmed edging, holds a hand raised in blessing toward a line of devotees. The probable Swamiji-type figure with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing is visible, with a bead necklace and bangles. To the right, a shaven-headed priest in a white dhoti and shawl with a red border holds a tray of flowers and offerings. Devotees on the left stand in a row with palms pressed together in namaskar, some in pastel and white shirts. A purple banner behind reads Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang with a colorful image of a deity.2011-10-16October 22 20112011-10-22November 27 20112011-11-27