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A photograph of an outdoor darshan where a long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless robe and a white jasmine garland with red flowers places a hand on the forehead of a devotee. Several devotees in white shirts and mundu stand with palms pressed together at a metal railing, one wearing a rudraksha mala and another a brown mala. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread and gold chain stands behind, and a man in a grey shirt waits nearby. On the right, a man in orange holds a brass tray with gold-coloured items on an orange cloth. Behind them a deity murti is decorated with flowers, and a colourful painted panel and a sheltered roof appear overhead.

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A photograph inside a temple hall with orange and red tassel-hung pillars. A man in an orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and swept-back dark hair stands at centre, his right hand raised to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together. The robed man holds a silver tray containing gold-coloured items and a folded paper. Nearby, a bald man in a white dhoti and white shirt, with a white vertical mark on his forehead, stands with clasped hands, and another man in white with sacred ash marks observes. Swamiji (probable) is the robed figure in orange with rudraksha mala and long hair, shown in person performing a blessing.2010-11-30A seated man in long dark hair and an orange saffron garment places his right hand on the head of a standing man in a cream collared shirt and rudraksha mala, who presses his palms together in respect. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in white with an orange shawl and another man in white with a yellow shawl and forehead markings stand at a tented ritual space, with a tray of sweets and offerings at the right. Several onlookers in white and yellow clothing stand in the background, a yellow pillar with a decorative band is visible at the top, and a gold trishul rests near the seated figure.2010-08-04June 26 20122012-06-26 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall during a darshan line. A man with long swept-back hair wears saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a large white bead necklace, and he places his hand on the head of a devotee in white clothing and wire-rimmed glasses. Several devotees in white shirts and white dhotis stand at a metal railing, with hands folded or extended. A boy in a grey t-shirt stands at the left edge. Behind them a priest in white with a gold necklace holds a wooden tray, and a gold-framed shrine with a deity murti and red drapery is visible in the background. A saffron cloth is folded at the lower right.2010-09-14A photograph of a blessing moment at an outdoor pavilion with colourful striped pillars and white draped ceiling. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white dhoti with a gold border, rudraksha malas and red-and-gold wrist threads, places his hand on the head of a seated devotee in a white shirt. He holds a folded paper in his other hand. To the right, a monk in orange robes holds a silver tray with flowers and offerings. Behind them, devotees in white and white-and-orange clothing stand and watch. A man in orange with an orange head wrap stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a blessing or prasad distribution during a satsang.2011-02-14A photograph of an indoor ashram gathering. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe with gold trim and a long multi-strand garland of white flowers and purple orchids around his neck, along with gold-bead ceremonial necklaces. He smiles while another man reaches to place a hand on his head in blessing. Several devotees stand around with palms pressed together in namaskar, including a man in an orange shirt and an older man in white. Behind them, rows of people in white and pastel clothing stand in the hall, and a gilded throne-like seat is visible at the back. A glass tray holding gold-coloured items sits at the lower right.2010-12-31June 22 20122012-06-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment wearing a white and red flower garland, raising one hand toward the head of a shaved-headed man in a grey collared shirt. A man in a yellow striped shirt holds a folded white paper, and a man in white clothes stands at left. Behind them a shrine with ornate gold decoration and a rope-strung canopy are visible. Several onlookers stand in the background.2010-08-30A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall with orange and white drapery overhead. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace places his right hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt, while holding a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind him, shaven-headed priests in orange robes and white dhoti shawls stand near a silver tray holding gold items. Several onlookers, including a boy in a navy shirt in the foreground, watch the blessing. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in saffron robes with rudraksha beads is the appearance-based candidate, shown in the act of blessing a devotee.2010-10-26A photograph inside a tented hall with striped decorative pillars and orange and white draping. A man with long dark hair in an orange saffron garment with rudraksha malas and a red-and-white scarf places his right hand on the forehead of an older grey-bearded man in a white shirt, who has his palms pressed together. Beside them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand watching, and a young shaven-headed man in white dhoti and shawl wears gold necklaces and holds a long ceremonial object. An orange banner with Tamil-style lettering hangs behind. A brass tray with ritual items is at the lower edge. The long-haired man in orange is a probable Swamiji, a counting cue of long hair, saffron clothing and malas, giving a blessing to the devotee.2010-10-12Indoor photograph in a hall with a white tent-style ceiling, a projection screen and hanging decorative fabric panels with pink, yellow and orange patterns. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands on the left, reaching out and touching a devotee's forehead. The man on the right wears a long white garland with red flowers, a rudraksha mala, and an orange saffron garment; he has long swept-back dark hair and smiles. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with folded hands, and a man in a green shirt stands at the far left. Brass lamps and offerings are visible at the edges. The man in saffron matches the page's a person cues (long hair, saffron garment, rudraksha mala) but identity is uncertain.2010-11-22A photograph of a darshan line inside a decorated hall with striped pillars and white draped ceiling. A man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested under an orange saffron shawl, wears multiple beaded necklaces and places both hands on the head of a devotee. Several devotees with folded hands stand in a row, including an older man on the left in a brown shawl and men in pale shirts. Beside him, a shaven-headed priest in an orange garment wears a tilak and beaded malas, and another monk in orange holds a silver tray with offerings. a person cues: long hair, saffron shawl and ceremonial necklaces, shown in the act of blessing devotees.2011-01-29