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A photograph of a darshan-style blessing at an indoor event. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron/orange garment places both hands on the head of a man with a moustache, who has his hands pressed together in namaste and appears to be in an emotional, tearful state. Behind them a shaved-headed man in an orange garment with a red tilak stands watching, and a young boy in a red-and-white striped shirt stands at left. Another shaved-headed person and a green-and-gold decorated panel appear at the right edge.

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A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless robe placing a raised hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt, as part of a blessing. Behind them stand several onlookers in white shirts and a small boy in a striped top, with a bald man visible above. To the right is an ornate green and gold wooden throne-like seat with a panelled door. A dark red curtain hangs in the background. The orange-robed figure has long, swept-back dark hair and bears distinctive visible cues of orange clothing and long hair; this matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance label, with the blessing performed in this setting. Five or more people are visible in the scene.2010-08-08A photograph of a temple or ashram gathering under a corrugated roof. A figure in orange ochre robes with a rudraksha mala and dark hair pulled back presses both hands to the forehead of a man in a white shirt who bows his head. Other people stand around them, including a child in a red striped shirt on the left and a man in white on the right. Behind is a stone archway draped with orange cloth and a framed notice on the wall. The orange-robed figure resembles a sannyasi and the page references a person, but the face and clothing cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the role is given as a sannyasi performing a blessing.2010-11-13A photograph at an indoor gathering shows a figure with long, wavy dark hair wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange garment, leaning forward and placing a hand on the head of a boy in a white shirt with a name badge. The boy stands with head bowed. Beside them a young man in a white shirt and light blue top watches, and a bald man in white garments with an orange sash stands behind. Two men in yellow vests and a green-covered structure with gold trim appear at the right edge. The long-haired figure with a saffron garment has distinctive long swept hair and saffron clothing, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues, performing a blessing touch on the boy. Several more people stand in the background.2010-08-08July 20 20102010-07-20November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA figure in an orange sleeveless top with a draped orange shawl and a dark topknot places one hand on the head of a man in a white kurta with a blue lanyard, who raises his other palm in devotion. A bald man in orange robes sits behind, and other devotees are seated in a hall with a white cooler unit and a silver staff at the left edge. The gesture suggests a blessing or initiation. A candidate matching the page's a person reference is present, showing a topknot, orange robes and a shawl, but the face and appearance are not clear enough to confirm.2012-04-22 +1 copiesDecember 13 20092009-12-13A photograph of a blessing at an indoor evening event. A man in orange robes with long dark hair pulled back places his right hand on the crown of a man in a white shirt, whose eyes are closed and palms are pressed together at his forehead. A woman with hair tied back in a white top and a second man in a striped white shirt with folded hands stand close by, with a crowd and bright stage lights behind them. The robed figure has a long bare arm and an orange cloth, and appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the orange robes and long hair, while the blessing is given to a devotee.2010-02-14July 11 20102010-07-11Photograph of a man with dark hair and a grey moustache in a white shirt and gold bracelet, eyes closed, being blessed with a hand placed on his forehead by a figure in a red sleeveless top and orange shawl with long dark hair tied back. Another man in white stands behind them, and a few people are partly visible at the edges. In the background a dim hall has white garments on a rack and a framed portrait, with a seated figure at lower left. The orange-shawled figure is a candidate for a person by appearance cues of long swept hair and orange clothing, but the face and build are not clear enough to confirm, so this is marked as probable and uncertain.2009-07-25A photograph of an indoor ceremonial blessing. A figure in a flowing saffron-orange wrap, with long swept-back dark hair and a bare shoulder, stands on the right with one hand raised to rest on the forehead of a man in a white shirt who bends forward, head lowered, on the left. Pale cream drapes hang behind them. A second person's head is partly visible at the far left edge and a dark-clothed figure at the far right edge.2007-07-02A candid photograph of an indoor gathering with a curtained backdrop. In the foreground a woman with long dark curly hair in a sleeveless orange top leans forward, her hand raised to the head of a young child in a striped pink top, who is partly turned away. Behind her a bald man in an orange robe stands with his back partly turned. On the left an older man in a yellow shirt with a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha-style necklace watches. On the right a man in a yellow and white garment points forward while others in the background look on. Several people are visible, and a green fabric edge appears at the far right edge.2010-08-08