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A seated man in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair places his right hand on the crown of a balding older man in a white shirt and cream dhoti who bows his head. The orange-robed figure is seated on a white cushion, with a bare shoulder and a rudraksha mala visible; the a person cues are long dark hair and saffron clothing. Nearby, a second orange-robed monk holds a white card, and a woman with grey hair and a red-bordered sari sits at lower left. On the white-clothed table in front lie rudraksha malas, small packets and booklets, and a mala bundle, indicating a blessing or initiation with devotional items. A white-clothed attendant stands behind the table.

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A seated woman with long dark hair, wearing a sleeveless orange robe, extends her hand over the head of a kneeling man in white clothes who bows with palms pressed together. Around them, devotees in white and orange stoles, one holding a plate with offerings, gather closely; a woman in a green sari and gold jewellery leans in, and a trident stands at the upper right. Books and rudraksha malas are laid out on a white cloth in the foreground, and a red curtain hangs behind. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan setting. a person: the seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe, long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, in the role of the one giving blessing.2008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph taken indoors at an ashram-style event, with a man in an orange sleeveless robe and a red-and-orange shawl seated at the centre-right, his long dark hair swept back, extending his right hand to touch the head of a seated devotee in white clothes who has his palms joined in prayer. Another man in an orange robe stands behind them, and a man in a white kurta with a sacred thread stands at the left. A woman in a red sari sits at the bottom edge. A white-draped table holds fruit, flowers and small ritual items, and a trident symbol hangs on the white wall at right. Hand-held cards and printed booklets are visible in the foreground. The orange-clad figure at centre-right has a long swept-back hairstyle and sleeveless saffron robe, a cue consistent with the page's a person reference, though the appearance is not conclusive.2008-03-23Photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a white vibhuti line on the forehead, placing a hand on the head of a man bowing low in white clothes. A woman in a striped cream and gold sari bends forward with a red hair ribbon and white flower. A shaved-headed young sannyasi in orange with red sash sits nearby looking down, and a boy in a striped polo watches. Brass items, rudraksha beads, dried leaves and stacks of paper slips lie on a white-draped table, and a small sheet is held in the foreground. The setting is a seated congregation hall with white chairs and red drapes. a person: the saffron-robed figure with long hair and vibhuti is seated, blessing a devotee, consistent with darshan.2008-03-13Indoor photograph of a healing blessing session. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with a rudraksha mala is seated and places one hand on the head of a grey-haired man in a white shirt who bends forward. Behind them a younger man in orange robes with a red tilak steadies the recipient's shoulder, and another man in an orange shirt holds a small booklet. A white-haired woman in a purple sari with an orange-beaded necklace sits in the foreground. Behind them are orange drapes, a table with items and printed material. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired orange-clad figure with a rudraksha mala, seated and blessing a devotee, matching the page's healing-blessing event.2008-03-24A seated man in an orange saffron shawl and sleeveless orange garment places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, a man in white with a red tilak holds a small card near the devotee's head, another man in white stands at left, and a monk in orange stands in the background. A table holds fruit, flowers in a vase, a plate of offerings, and a fan is visible at left. A small trident is mounted on the right wall. Literature and booklets lie in the lower right corner.2008-03-23A seated man in long, swept-back dark hair and an orange sleeveless garment with a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who leans forward with bowed head, holding a white paper. Behind them stand people in orange and white; one man in orange wears a red-cord mala and a belt of beads. a person is seated, blessing the devotee with a hand on his head in an indoor ceremonial setting.2008-03-23March 27 20082008-03-27A photograph of a healing or blessing moment indoors. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white sash reaches forward with both hands to the head of a seated man in a white shirt, who bows his head. Behind them a man in an orange garment and red sash stands with a rudraksha mala, and a man in a red shirt stands at the top right. A young man in a pale striped shirt watches from the left, and a woman with orange flowers in her hair is in the lower foreground. A fan and red curtain are visible in the background. a person: the long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala match the presentation, but the face and identity cannot be confirmed.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 27 20082008-03-27March 13 20082008-03-13