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A photograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall with orange-and-cream walls and ceiling lights. A man in a pink dhoti and kurta-style top, wearing a striped orange-and-pink turban and layered rudraksha malas with white beaded ornaments, raises his right hand over a devotee's head while holding a folded white paper in his left. Beside him, a bare-chested monk in orange robes and red-framed glasses holds a red box of offerings. At the far right, a man in white dhoti holds a tray of red fruit and sweets. Devotees in casual clothes stand behind metal barrier posts, some with hands folded. A video camera on a tripod is visible above the crowd.

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Photo of a darshan line in a hall with a standing, pale-pink-robed man in a red, orange and pink turban and a multi-strand rudraksha and pearl mala. He places his right hand on the head of an elderly devotee in a white shirt while others in the queue stand with palms pressed together. On the right, a monk in orange robes holds a red tray with flower garlands, sweets and fruit. Two other people are visible in the crowd behind, and the warm-lit room has orange and gold decorations. Swamiji candidate appearance is a probable match: long swept-back hair, a multicoloured turban, a rudraksha mala and ornate clothing, with him giving blessings to devotees.2011-12-27A photograph of a darshan line inside a hall with orange and yellow decorative banners behind. A man in a pink-and-orange turban with a jewelled brooch, pink robes and layered rudraksha and pearl malas holds a folded paper and a tray of apples and offerings, while his hand rests on the head of a devotee bowing with palms pressed together. An orange-robed attendant stands behind and another orange-robed figure holds a brass bowl. Metal stanchions and a chain divide a line of standing devotees in striped and collared shirts with hands folded.2011-12-27A photograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall with orange and red decor. A man in a multicoloured orange, red and pink turban and salmon-pink dhoti with a long rudraksha and pearl mala blesses a devotee by raising his hand to the devotee's forehead. Beside him, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with gold border holds a red tray with fruit and sweets. Devotees on the left stand with palms pressed together in namaste behind silver stanchions. A dark-clothed man stands near the front, and several saffron-robed people stand in the background.2011-12-27A photo of a blessing scene in a temple hall. A man in a multicoloured red, orange and pink turban with a jewelled brooch, wearing a pink robe and layered rudraksha and pearl necklaces, places his hand on the head of a bowed young man in a grey zip jacket and glasses. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a white tilak stands at a tray of offerings with red fruit. Several people in orange, pink and white clothes stand with palms joined in prayer, and a colourful painted temple backdrop is behind them.2011-12-27December 12 20112011-12-12A photo of a devotional darshan line in an ashram hall. A smiling woman in an orange and magenta turban, a pink sari-style wrap and layered rudraksha and pearl necklaces raises her hand in blessing toward a man in a pink shirt with hands folded. She holds a folded paper slip. Behind her a deity murti and decorated shrine are visible. On the left, several young men in red and dark clothes stand with palms pressed together. A bald man in saffron clothing and a vibhuti mark stands at the right edge beside a tray of offerings.2011-12-27A smiling man in a pink and orange turban with a red bindi and long dark hair, wearing a pink sleeveless garment, gold necklaces, gold armlets and a pink-and-green sash, extends his hand in blessing toward a man in a light blue striped shirt with palms pressed together. Behind them a crowd of men in white and striped shirts stands behind silver stanchions. A monk in saffron robes and glasses holds a red tray of fruit, sticks and rudraksha malas. a person appearance: long swept hair, ornate pink-and-orange turban and gold ornaments, a presentation matching the page's event description.2011-10-18Photograph of a sarva darshan blessing at an indoor hall. A smiling man in an orange and pink turban, rudraksha and white bead garlands, and a pink dhoti and shawl raises his hand in blessing over the head of a man in a white shirt with folded palms. A elderly woman in an orange and red sari stands with hands pressed together nearby. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border holds a red tray of offerings, and another man with a shaved head and white forehead markings stands beside. Several onlookers stand behind.2011-12-27A photograph of a satsang-style gathering indoors with a figure in a bright pink-red turban and matching pink-red draped robe, holding a folded white paper in one hand while raising the other hand over the head of a bowed devotee in a white shirt with hands pressed together. Behind, another man in a maroon shirt with curly hair and glasses watches, and several shaved-headed men in orange and saffron robes with sandalwood marks stand near; one in orange holds a silver tray. Devotees in white shirts stand with palms joined. Hanging saffron and red fabric decorations and greenery are visible in the background.2011-02-21April 08 20122012-04-08December 04 20112011-12-04October 06 20112011-10-06