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A photograph of an indoor darshan setting against a dark blue draped curtain. On the right, a long-haired person in an orange saffron robe sits on a cream-white cushioned seat, raising one arm to touch the forehead of a man on the left. The man wears a white shirt, has a moustache, and has his eyes closed with his hands pressed together near his chest. A second person in orange and white kneels partly behind him, head bowed. Above them hang ornate bronze lamps with decorative figures and a chain.

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A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red mark on his forehead, extending his right hand to touch an object to the forehead of a standing man in a white short-sleeved shirt with folded hands in namaskar. The standing man has closed eyes and a moustache and wears bangles. Behind them is a dark blue drape with ornate brass hanging lamps. Several people are partially visible at the left edge, and a white-clad person sits at the right. The scene suggests a blessing exchange, with the seated figure showing distinctive saffron clothing and long hair cues.2006-12-10A man in a white short-sleeved shirt stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, receiving blessing. At right, a long-haired figure in an orange-saffron garment sits on a golden ornate throne, arm extended with palm raised toward the man's head in a blessing gesture. Behind them hang brass oil lamps on a dark blue curtain background. The figure's appearance, with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, is consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a blessing role.2006-12-10A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with a red bindi and long dark swept hair, reclining against white pillows on a golden throne-like seat, extending his hand to touch a small object to the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a beaded necklace, whose palms are pressed together in namaskar. Brass oil lamps hang from above against a dark blue curtain, and a patterned pillow and checked cloth lie nearby.2006-12-10A seated figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a red tilak on the forehead, is applying a small gold-coloured item or vibhuti to the forehead of a man in a white shirt standing in front of him. The seated figure sits on white cushions beside an ornate gold carved throne back, with a dark blue draped curtain behind and brass hanging lamps above. The man receiving the blessing wears a white shirt and a rudraksha-style mala. A white cloth covers the seated figure's lap, and a golden-brown patterned cushion lies at his side. Another person is partly visible at the left edge. This is a blessing or darshan moment.2006-12-10A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, touching a small gold-coloured object to the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with a dark beaded mala and bangles. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, a cue consistent with Swamiji (probable), reclining on white pillows against a golden carved backdrop. Behind them hang ornate brass lamps and a navy curtain. A partially visible person in orange sits at the left edge. The standing man has his palms raised in a receiving gesture.2006-12-10A photograph of an indoor darshan moment. A man with long dark wavy hair and an orange garment with a red-marked forehead reaches forward and touches a small gold object to the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with an orange shawl. The young man stands with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stand a bronze lamp stand against a dark blue curtain, and another person in orange is partly visible at the left edge. The seated figure wears an orange garment and a white dhoti-style lower cloth. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, orange clothing and red forehead mark, shown giving blessing to a devotee.2006-12-10A photograph of an indoor darshan moment. A man in long-haired orange-and-saffron robes with dark, swept-back hair sits on a white-cushioned bed and presses a small gold-colored object to the forehead of a young man in white kurta with an orange scarf, whose hands are joined in namaskar and eyes closed. The seated figure wears an orange cloth over the shoulders and a checked wrap over the lap. Behind them a woman in an orange shawl smiles. Dark blue drapery hangs behind, with ornate brass lamps on the upper right. Two physical people are clearly visible in the foreground, with a third partially visible in the background. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and orange ochre robes match the page's identification of the event.2006-12-10A photograph of a seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a bare chest, reaching out to apply a small dot of sacred mark to the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti, whose hands are pressed together in anjali mudra. Behind them, a second person in white with an orange shawl is partly visible at the left edge, and brass hanging lamps with ornate fittings hang from the top of a dark blue curtain. The seated figure sits on a cream cushioned sofa with a folded orange cloth beside them. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan exchange.2006-12-10A photograph of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with a plaid cloth draped over his legs, reclining on white cushions. He extends his right hand to touch a small object or vibhuti to the forehead of a man in a white collared shirt with a rudraksha mala and gold pendant necklace, who stands before him with eyes closed and palms open. A child in a yellow-green jacket and another orange-robed person stand in the background before a navy curtain and a brass chandelier.2006-12-10A photograph of two men in close indoor exchange in front of a dark blue draped curtain with hanging brass lamps at upper left. On the right, a long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a cushioned seat, reaching forward to touch a small object to the forehead of a man on the left. That man wears a white short-sleeved shirt, a dark beaded mala, a gold wristwatch and gold bracelet, and holds his hands open in front of him. A gold-framed ornate seat is visible at the right edge. Two other people stand partly visible at the left edge in white and orange clothing.2006-12-10A seated man in orange robes with long, swept-back dark curly hair and a red bindi touches a small object to the forehead of a man in white shirt with folded hands, who kneels before him. A third man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and ID lanyard sits beside them, and a man in white shirt stands at the far left edge. Behind them hang brass oil lamps from the ceiling against a dark blue curtain, and a gold ornate chair back is visible at the right. The seated figure has cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, including long curly hair and saffron robes, so the candidate is probable but the setting is a blessing or energy darshan. Four people are visible.2006-12-10Indoor photograph of two men against a dark navy drape with brass oil lamps hanging at the upper right. On the right, a man with long dark wavy hair, a saffron-orange shawl over a bare chest, and a checked cloth around his waist sits on white bedding and touches a small gold-coloured object to the forehead of a younger man on the left. The younger man wears a white kurta, an orange shawl, and gold bangles, and kneels with palms pressed together in anjali. The seated man shows distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and ornate adornments, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate.2006-12-10