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A 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.

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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.2006-12-10A 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 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 with bare upper body and long dark hair, wearing an orange wrap and a yellow flower garland, sits on a white-covered seat in a open pavilion with bamboo blinds. A man in white kurta and orange shawl stands behind him, hand raised over the seated figure's head in blessing. Two devotees kneel before the seat: a man in a grey striped shirt with his head bowed, and a woman in a red patterned sari with a gold necklace. Another man in white kurta stands at left. A table holds rudraksha malas, printed cards, turmeric, and a yellow flower garland, and a wooden staff leans against the seat. The scene shows a darshan blessing.2007-01-02A photograph inside an open-sided hall with a thatched ceiling and bright windows. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair sits on a cushioned chair, with a walking stick leaning beside it. A man in white kneels on a red mat in front of the seated figure, his hands extended as if receiving something. Behind him a standing man in white wears an orange shawl. On the right a woman in a cream sari with a gold border stands with her hands joined, and a girl in pink and a woman in pale grey sari are visible further right. A small table at left holds a tray of rudraksha malas, a tray of printed cards, a marigold garland, and a basket of fruit. A mosquito net hangs at the left edge.2007-01-02A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and white and yellow flower garlands around his neck, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Beside them, a woman in an orange sari with a red border kneels with her head bowed. A white-draped table holds a woven tray with folded white cloth, a white pedestal fan stands behind, and a white-clad figure stands at the right edge. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate, marked by long hair, saffron robes and floral garlands, and the page places him at the event.2006-12-10A photograph inside an open-sided pavilion with a bamboo-thatched roof. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a cushioned white seat, bare-shouldered, with one hand raised toward a devotee and a garland of yellow flowers at their feet. A man in a white shirt bends low, touching the feet of a seated person on a white-covered mat, while another man in a white shirt holds a white cloth over that person's head. A standing man in white dhoti and an orange shawl, with a mala around his neck, watches nearby. Other people in white clothes and a woman in a green sari stand along the right side, and a white-haired woman is visible at the edge. Walking sticks lean against the seat and a tray of offerings sits in front. The scene reads as a devotee receiving blessing and padapuja.2007-01-02A photograph inside a open-sided hall with bamboo matting and a mosquito net at left. A woman in an orange saffron wrap sits on a cushioned seat with a cane resting beside her, smiling, with yellow flower garlands laid across her lap and a tray of rudraksha malas, sweets and small packets on a table in front. A man in white kneels on a red mat before her, bending forward with his hands at her feet, as in padapuja. Behind him a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands watching, and a woman in a cream sari with gold bangles stands with hands folded. Several people in the background, including children in pink and a woman in a light sari, wait in line holding small items.2007-01-02A 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.2006-12-10A photograph inside an open-sided hall with bamboo blinds and a red wall. A figure with long dark hair, a flower garland of yellow blossoms, and an orange shawl sits on a cushioned couch with a white cloth, a wooden staff leaning beside. A standing man in white with an orange shawl and glasses bends over, while a man in white kurta faces the seated figure, and two women, one in white with a pendant necklace and one in a red patterned sari with bangles, lean in close. On the table lie a tray of rudraksha malas, a tray of loose papers, fruit, and a yellow flower garland. Five people are visible.2007-01-02A 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