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A photograph of a seated figure on a raised golden throne-like seat under a decorated tent, receiving devotees. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair and wears saffron-orange clothing with a red-and-gold wrap, and extends his right hand to bless a kneeling devotee whose head is bowed before him. Around him, a line of devotees in white and orange clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaste; one man in a light blue shirt and glasses, a woman in an orange-and-white sari with a long braid, and young men in white with orange shawls and red headbands are visible. Decorative patterned pillars in red, yellow and black line the tent behind them.

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A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a bare chest wears saffron-orange cloth and a gold pendant necklace, extending his right hand toward a woman who bows with folded hands. Around him a crowd of devotees in orange, white and green saris and shawls gathers under a tent with decorated pillars and gold drapes. A standing man in white with an orange shawl and a younger man in saffron with a gold garland stand nearby. The setting suggests a darshan gathering.2008-07-17A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, extends his right hand to bless the head of a devotee bowing before him. Nearby, a shaved-headed young monk in orange robes and beaded mala stands beside him, while a man in white clothes with an orange garland and an older man in white shirt and mala watch with folded hands. Behind them, a hall with patterned hangings and orange-draped seating holds more standing devotees in white. The long-haired figure's cues (hair, saffron robe, rudraksha, gold necklace) are distinctive, so this is a probable Swamiji, giving his blessing in person.2008-07-17A photograph of a festive tent event with patterned hanging banners in yellow, red and blue. A figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace, sits on a raised seat at right. Beside him a shaved-headed young man in orange garments and a gold garland stands with hands together. Several men in white shirts and pale clothing and women in sarees, one with a long braid, gather closely, some bowing or looking down with hands folded. A maroon curtain hangs behind. a person cues: long hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace on the seated figure.2008-07-17A photo of a darshan event in a decorated hall with gold and floral backdrops. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant leans forward, placing a hand on a seated devotee's head. Around him, saffron-clad young men wearing orange shawls and garlands stand nearby, while devotees in white and other clothes bow or sit, including an elderly woman in a white sari and a child. Patterned banners hang on the pillars behind.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron garment with long, swept-back black hair places his hand on the head of an older man bowing forward in a white shirt and white dhoti. The bowing man has a red mark on his forehead and holds his hands together in namaskar near his chest. Behind them a line of men in white and light shirts stand and watch in a hall with striped white canopy and decorated pillars with painted elephant motifs. A red velvet cushion sits at the right edge and a small tray of items is set on a white cloth in the foreground. The seated figure's distinctive long hair and saffron clothing match the a person cues, while the others are devotees.2010-08-10 +1 copiesJuly 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a gathering under a white tent with colourful decorated pillars. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold beaded necklace sits on a raised seat and extends a hand to bless a kneeling young man in white shirt and grey trousers. Behind them, devotees in orange shawls and white and saffron clothing watch, and a woman in a dark shawl stands nearby. Dark velvet drapes and gold and pink fabrics frame the seat.2008-07-17A photo inside a decorated hall with a large gold-embossed throne behind a seated figure in orange robes, long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, extending a metal bowl or vessel toward devotees, with a shaved-headed attendant in orange beside him. Around them stand men in white shirts and white dhotis with saffron-tinted cords, and a woman in orange-red sari at lower right. Red and orange drapes and flower garlands decorate the setting. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne receiving a bowl offering from devotees.2008-07-17A photograph of a devotional gathering under a white tent with striped decorative pillars. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on the right holding a silver plate or bowl and offering to a woman in a white sari with a purple border who has her hands joined. Nearby a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with folded hands, another man in a black shirt and jeans presses his palms together, and a younger man in orange with a red shawl and a long necklace stands behind. A woman in a white sari and a woman with a hair clip are seen in the foreground, with a few other people in white and orange in the background. The orange-robed man appears to be the probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a gold ceremonial necklace, and he is shown receiving bhiksha-style offering from devotees.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17Photograph inside a temple hall during darshan. A man in a long orange robe with long swept-back hair stands at center, touching the head of a devotee who bows with hands pressed together. Beside him, another orange-clad figure holds a tray with white cards or papers. Behind the railing, devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms joined. Colourful deity statues wrapped in garlands, with purple and green robes, and gold-ornamented shrine decoration are visible in the background. The orange-robed central figure has long hair and distinctive appearance cues consistent with a person, positioned in a blessing role.2009-12-16