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A photograph of a Bhagavad Gita event in a hotel-style hall. A man in a saffron-orange turban, orange shawl and gold-trimmed garment, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, extends his hand in blessing toward a row of devotees with folded hands, several in white and pink shirts. Beside him, a man in white dhoti with a tilak holds a tray of flower petals and rudraksha beads. Behind them, a large banner reads Bhagavad Gita beside a painted autumn-tree backdrop. Several cameras and onlookers are visible at the edges. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the orange-clad figure with rudraksha mala, gold ornaments and saffron turban, giving blessings in a satsang setting.

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A smiling man in an orange turban with a blue-and-yellow pompom and an orange shawl raises one hand in blessing toward a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis who have their palms pressed together in greeting. A bald man in orange robes stands at the right edge, and a red bindi and beaded bracelets are visible on the figure in orange. Swamiji (probable): the central figure in orange turban and shawl with a red bindi, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial gold necklaces, giving darshan to devotees at a satsang hall with purple drapery in the background.2011-10-17September 23 20112011-09-23A photograph of a satsang hall where a person with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a red-orange dhoti-style wrap, multiple rudraksha malas and gold ornaments and gold bangles, stands at the right placing a hand on the forehead of a devotee in a line. a person candidate by these cues. Devotees stand in a line with palms pressed together in namaste, in white, orange and yellow shirts. Behind them a large framed portrait labelled Bhagavad Gita hangs with an ornate orange and green garland-draped stand, and a priest in orange clothing stands on the right holding a tray. The setting is an indoor event hall with ceiling lights and a dark curtain.2011-10-27A satsang hall with a large backdrop reading "Bhagavad Gita" beside a large portrait of a smiling man in white. In the foreground a man in an orange turban and orange-gold garment with gold beaded necklaces and gold bangles raises his hand toward a group of young men in white shirts who bow with palms pressed together. A bald man in a white dhoti-style cloth with a rudraksha-style mala stands at the right edge. Stage lights hang from the ceiling. The orange-turbaned man shows the cues of the presenter role but his appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2011-09-06 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall during a darshan-style blessing. A smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on his arm, places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with palms pressed together in anjali. Other devotees stand with hands folded, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a yellow border is at right, and a gilded deity murti with floral decorations and a colourful backdrop are visible behind.2011-12-10September 19 20112011-09-19A man in an orange turban and orange-and-maroon garments with a gold-trimmed shawl and a long beaded necklace stands at right, one hand raised and placed on the forehead of a seated devotee in a white shirt. Around them, several men in white shirts and light clothing gather closely in an indoor hall; a projection screen and a large colourful banner showing clouds and a figure appear in the background. The appearance of the turbaned man, with saffron turban, ornate gold necklaces and orange shawl, is consistent with Swamiji (probable), who is giving a blessing during a satsang-style gathering.2011-09-23September 18 20112011-09-18A photograph inside a hall with a dark curtain and a large backdrop showing a smiling portrait of a woman in a framed oval and a golden throne with red cushion. A man with long dark hair wearing an orange turban, orange robe, gold ornate necklaces and a gold armband stands at right smiling, with a hand extended toward a bowed devotee in a white-and-grey striped shirt. A second man in orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands behind. Several people on the left have hands folded in prayer, including a boy in a striped shirt. The scene suggests darshan or blessing. Swamiji (probable): the orange-turbaned man with long hair, gold necklaces and ornate clothing matches the page's identification, is seen in person.2011-11-17A photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall. A man in a maroon and gold-trimmed turban with a white jewel, orange-saffron garment layered with a red shawl, and long gold-bead necklaces places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling young man in a pink shirt who presses his palms together. Another devotee in white bows nearby, and a bald man in orange and a rudraksha mala stands behind. Behind them is a large backdrop with a painted portrait of a figure in orange and a colourful decorative panel. A figure in an orange-and-maroon turban with long swept-back hair and ornate gold jewellery stands at the centre, presenting a blessing; the blessing giver is identified by appearance cues as Swamiji (probable).2011-10-26September 17 20112011-09-17A smiling man in an orange saffron turban and orange-gold draped robe stands in a crowded hall, raising one arm in blessing toward a line of devotees with pressed palms. He wears rudraksha beads, gold-trimmed orange cloth and orange bangles, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stands a shaved-headed attendant in white with a tilak. In the foreground, a priest in white dhoti holds a tray of gold-coloured offerings. A banner behind reads Bhagavad Gita Discourse Series in gold lettering against an autumn-tinted backdrop. Metal stanchions separate the crowd from the stage area.2011-09-19