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A photograph of a public darshan in a simple open hall with a red-painted wall and striped green mat on the floor. A seated man in saffron cloth with long dark hair and a garland touches the head of a kneeling man in a peach shirt with a red rudraksha mala, while another kneeling woman in a purple sari bows before him. Behind, a standing man in white with an orange shawl and mala looks on, and two women in white saris stand nearby. A wall fan and a red flower offering sit in the foreground. Appearance of the saffron-clad seated figure with long hair, saffron cloth and garland is consistent with a person, seated giving blessing to devotees.

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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and long flowing dark hair, wearing a white and yellow flower garland and rudraksha mala, placing his hands on the heads of two devotees kneeling before him. One devotee is a man in a peach shirt and glasses; the other is a woman with dark hair in a purple sari. A standing man in white clothes and an orange cloth watches behind them. A small fan, a table, and a woven basket with photographs sit at the left. The swami-like figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate performing a blessing, not verifiably identified.2006-12-10A photograph of a shaved-headed devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl standing behind a kneeling man in a pink shirt and dark trousers. On the left, a long-haired, bare-chested figure in orange cloth places his hand on the kneeling man's head in blessing, with a wooden-beaded mala visible. On the right, a woman in a purple sari with red-beaded necklaces holds a small plate with an orange-flower garland and red thread bangles. A wall fan and bamboo blinds are in the background.2006-12-10A photograph inside an open pavilion with red-painted walls, a wall fan, and bamboo blinds. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange wrap and a white flower garland, sits on a white-draped seat and places his hands on the head of a devotee kneeling in pink. A woman in a purple sari with gold bangles kneels beside them on a striped green mat, with a tray of flower petals and a basket of folded cloth and packets on a table. Behind, a man in white with an orange shawl bends forward, and two women in white saris stand nearby.2006-12-10A photograph of a seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe and a yellow-and-green flower garland, with long dark hair swept back, placing a hand on the head of a man in white shirt and white dhoti who bends forward with eyeglasses and a rudraksha mala. A woman in a green sari stands behind, and an elderly woman in glasses and a red bindi watches. Red bowls of fruit sit on a white table, and a patterned red-and-blue carpet covers the floor. The seated figure matches Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and a flower garland, while the blessing act is the visible action.2010-02-17A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron cloth wrap and white flower garland, kneeling and placing his right hand on the head of a bowed woman in a white cloth with a red blouse. A man in a mustard-brown shirt, hands joined in namaste, bows forward beside her. Behind them, standing figures in white dhotis and orange shawls, and a red-walled room with a striped mat on the floor. The scene reads as blessing or energy darshan. The page labels the event as Public Darshan. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in the orange wrap and flower garland fits the appearance cues, and his placing of the hand on the devotee's head suggests he is the one giving blessing.2006-12-10A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and yellow flower garland with red accents, with long dark swept-back hair and a crown-like band; a distinctive appearance matches the page's Swamiji label (probable). Beside him a man in white kurta and saffron shawl with glasses and a rudraksha mala rests a hand on a child's head, while a child in a dark jacket bows and an older woman in an orange sari with a light-coloured bun bends to touch the floor at his feet. A tray of banknotes, a tape measure and a walking stick sit on the white-covered table, and a pedestal fan stands behind in a plain room with red walls.2006-12-10February 11 20072007-02-11A photograph of a pada pooja in a devotee's home. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe and a white flower garland sits on a white sheet on a bed, raising one palm in blessing toward a kneeling man in white kurta pants, who bows with folded hands and a rudraksha mala draped over his arm. A woman in a white embroidered sari with gold bangles stands at left with her hands together. Behind them, several standing onlookers watch: a man in an orange shirt with a red rudraksha mala, a woman in a white outfit with a red bead necklace, and an older man in a cream striped kurta with a red mala who holds a phone to his ear. A patterned rug and flower petals lie on the floor.2009-09-10A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. A long-haired figure with a flower garland and a saffron-orange wrap sits on a cushioned seat on the left, bare-chested in the upper body, with his hands extended. Beside him a man in white shirt and white dhoti extends his arm toward him. Several devotees stand or kneel on a patterned mat, including a kneeling man in a white shirt with his hands pressed together in namaskar, a woman in a white sari with a dark beaded necklace, and a young woman in white with folded hands. A standing young man wears a red shawl over white clothing. A pedestal fan and a colourful striped floor mat are visible at right.2009-08-11February 11 20072007-02-11October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and bare upper torso, wrapped in an orange saffron cloth with a white flower garland, sitting on a white-covered bench. He reaches out to touch the face of a man in a pink shirt and dark trousers who bends forward. Behind them a man in white with an orange shawl holds a tray with marigold flowers and a small box. In the lower right a woman in a purple sari with gold bangles kneels on a striped mat. Metal tables, a fan and windows with a bright outdoor view are visible.2006-12-10