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A figure in a brown and gold dhoti-style wrap with heavy gold necklaces and a gold armlet stands in a hall, placing a hand on the head of a devotee with folded hands who bows forward. Several other devotees wait in line behind, some in checked shirts and dark tees. Behind them a gold-decorated stage with arches, orange floral decorations and a red-curtained ceremonial backdrop is visible, along with ceiling fans and white ceiling lights. The figure has long swept-back hair and a red bindi, and wears a rudraksha-style gold garland, matching the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and ceremonial clothing; this is a darshan blessing moment.

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Indoor photo of a hall with pink walls, red curtains and ceiling lights. In the foreground, a figure in an orange-brown wrap with gold border, ornate gold necklace, large rudraksha mala and gold bangles stands at right, smiling and placing his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with hands folded in prayer. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and ceremonial orange-gold wrap) is the figure placing his hand on the devotee's head. Behind them, a row of people in white, orange and pink clothes stand along barriers, and a monk in orange with a rudraksha mala and white tilak stands at left. A red-lidded box with items sits at lower right.2013-07-24October 11 20132013-10-11A man in white shirt and trousers bows forward with his head lowered toward a robed figure standing at the right. The robed figure wears a saffron-orange garment, a long rudraksha mala with heavy gold ceremonial beads and a gold pendant, and a red bindi, and places a hand on the bowing devotee's head in blessing. Behind them a line of devotees in white waits along metal stanchions in a hall with ceiling fans and a golden shrine arch decorated with hanging lamps. Women in white and saffron sarees stand at the right. a person cues present: saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace while blessing the devotee.2013-10-09July 18 20132013-07-18A photograph of a ritual blessing in a hall with white ceiling fans and red curtains. A man in a rust-orange robe with long swept-back hair, a red forehead mark, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a striped polo shirt who has his palms pressed together in namaste. Several devotees in white shirts and white dhotis queue behind, hands folded. On the right, another orange-robed attendant holds a tray, and a man with rudraksha beads stands nearby. Swamiji (probable) is the orange-robed figure giving the blessing, shown with long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala.2013-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 29 20132013-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotee line in an indoor hall with a rope barrier and stanchions. A man in a rust-red wrap with gold bangles and a heavy gold bead necklace stands on the right, arm extended toward devotees, appearing to bless them. Swamiji (probable): long hair swept back, gold necklace and bangles, rust-red garment. Devotees in white shirts and orange-saffron garments stand with palms pressed together in namaskar at left. A decorated altar with colourful deity murti and a red curtain is visible at the back, with a tray of offerings at lower right.2013-10-29A photograph of a hall event in which a man in an orange-brown robe with a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha malas places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a blue plaid shirt. The kneeling man has his head bowed and hands folded in anjali. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, one wearing a rudraksha mala, stand behind silver stanchions and chain barriers. A bald man in white with a forehead marking and orange-robed attendant appear at right. In the background is a painted temple-style backdrop with pillars and a deity figure, a projector screen, and red curtains. The white-robed figure at the top of the stanchion line holds white paper. The robed man has long swept-back hair, a gold ceremonial necklace, bangles and an armband, and his appearance is consistent with the a person candidate, though the presentation alone is not conclusive.2013-06-26A photograph of a hall where a figure in an orange-brown saffron garment with a heavy gold necklace and multiple rudraksha malas stands on the right, placing a hand on the head of a devotee in white shirt and trousers who bows forward with hands joined. Several other people in white and casual clothes stand behind metal barrier rails, watching. Behind them a bright shrine backdrop with deity figures and red drapes is visible. a person, given the distinctive saffron clothing, gold ornaments and rudraksha cues while blessing a devotee.2013-07-24A photograph in a hall with white ceiling lights and ceiling fans, showing a line of devotees receiving blessings. A man in an orange-and-gold saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, stands bare-chested at right, extending a white-sleeved hand to touch the forehead of an older bald-headed man in a white shirt. Several people with folded hands wait along a metal barrier, including a grey-haired man in a red-patterned shirt and a man in white. Women in white saris with red borders stand at right with palms pressed together. A golden throne with a red backdrop is visible at the far end of the hall.2013-09-29Indoor photo of devotees in white clothing with hands joined in namaskar, bowing their heads in a hall with pink wall panels, red curtains and a gold-decorated stage arch in the background. On the right, a smiling man with a shaved head and white vibhuti marks wears a brown and gold-bordered dhoti-style wrap, a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant, and gold earrings; he touches the head of a bowing devotee in a gesture of blessing. Metal crowd-control stanchions line the aisle.2013-10-10Indoor hall photo of a saffron-robed man with long swept-back dark hair and a red-orange ceremonial garment, wearing a thick rudraksha mala and a heavy gold necklace with a lotus-style pendant, draped in a red and white flower garland. He raises his right hand in a blessing gesture over the head of a bowed man in a striped maroon shirt who presses his palms together in respect. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a red border and gold bangles watches, and a row of seated women in traditional dress sits along the right. A saffron-clad man with a shaved head and rudraksha beads stands at left. Red curtains line the white ceiling hall, and a fruit offering sits in the lower right foreground.2013-07-18