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A photograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall with recessed ceiling lights. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange head wrap, saffron robe and a long gold-beaded necklace raises his right hand in blessing toward a devotee. Next to him, a bald man in an orange robe with a red-bordered shawl stands behind a wooden tray of red apples and rudraksha-style malas. On the left, several devotees in white and blue shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste, and a man in a grey cap is among them. A framed painting of a deity hangs on the wall at upper left, and a camera lens is visible at the bottom left edge.

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December 11 20112011-12-11Photograph inside a hall at a satsang or darshan. A figure in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban, multiple gold necklaces and gold bangles stands smiling while placing a hand on the head of a young man with dark hair who bows with palms pressed together. Behind him another person in saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala stands, and a bald attendant in orange holds an offering box with a red tray of fruit and garlands. At the right, a shaved-headed attendant in white dhoti with gold border holds a tray of apples and sweets. Several devotees in white and light shirts stand with hands folded, and a photographer with a camera is visible. A projection screen and draped backdrop appear behind. The appearance-based label a person applies to the saffron-turbaned figure, who is giving blessing with the hand on the devotee's head.2011-11-21November 21 20112011-11-21December 11 20112011-12-11A photo of a darshan line in an indoor hall with a bright ceiling and framed portraits on the wall behind. In the centre, a bald man in an orange saffron robe with a bare shoulder and orange cloth wrap stands with his right hand raised in blessing toward devotees, with a gold chain at his neck and gold bangles on his wrist. A figure in an orange turban and orange robe stands beside him. In the foreground, a devotee in a white shirt presses palms together in namaskar, and another in white clothes kneels with folded hands. A tray in front holds red apples, rudraksha malas, and folded banknotes. Other men in white and yellow stand in the background.2011-12-11A photograph inside a bright hall with framed portraits on the wall and red-and-white draped banners. A monk in saffron robes with a saffron turban and beaded malas stands at a red-draped table, touching the forehead of a devotee with his hand. Beside him another saffron-robed monk holds a tray with red apples and rudraksha beads. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a tray of offerings on the right. On the left an older man with white hair and a white moustache wears an orange shirt and presses his palms together, while a line of devotees in mixed clothing waits behind a steel barrier with chain rope. Several people are visible, including children.2011-11-19Indoor photo of a figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban and long rudraksha bead necklaces raising one hand in blessing toward a line of people with palms pressed together. Beside him, a shaven-headed man in orange holds a red tray with a box and fruit, and another man in white dhoti-style clothing stands at right holding a tray with mangoes. Spectators at left wear dark brown, cream and blue shirts and a black cap, and a few stand behind a metal stanchion.2011-11-21November 21 20112011-11-21November 21 20112011-11-21A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. A smiling man in a bright orange turban, orange robes and a layered silver-beaded necklace stands at centre, blessing a devotee by touching the top of his head with his right hand; a bangle is visible on his wrist. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a red tray with offerings. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border holds a tray of food. Along the left, several devotees in white and light-coloured shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a young man in teal kneels with hands folded. An orange and red decorated arch frames the background, with a purple logo in the top-left corner.2011-12-25A photograph of a darshan line in a hall. A man in an orange-saffron turban with a long orange sash, wearing a red-and-yellow marigold garland, a rudraksha-style red mala and a large ornate gold pendant, smiles and raises his right hand in blessing over a devotee's head. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis, several with palms pressed together, wait in line. On the right, a man in an orange robe with a tilak on his forehead stands beside a red-draped table holding a tray and offerings. A red curtain and ceiling fixtures are behind them. Swamiji (probable) is the man in the orange turban giving blessings, described by his turban, saffron sash, garland and gold pendant.2011-12-18A photograph in an indoor hall with framed portraits on the back wall. A man in an orange turban, orange shawl and ornate gold necklaces stands center-right, smiling and holding a decorated offering tray with greenery and a small kalasha-like object. A bald man in orange robes and gold beads faces him from the right foreground. On the left, several men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali, and a man in a white shirt with a cross-body cloth and rudraksha mala stands among them. A camera is in the lower foreground. The people visible number about ten. Swamiji (probable) is shown in appearance-based cues: orange turban, orange garments, gold necklaces, presenting the offering, consistent with an in-person presence.2011-12-11