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A photograph of a healing blessing session indoors. A man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha beads and an orange shawl places both hands on the head of a seated man in a white shirt, who bows forward. A younger monk in orange robes stands behind, and a woman in a blue and yellow sari kneels nearby holding a pineapple as an offering. Standing onlookers in white shirts and a white-clad attendant watch from the background, and a fan and a table with booklets are visible.

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March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-covered seat, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling young man in white. A woman in a blue and yellow saree leans forward with her hands clasped in front of the seated figure, while a bystander in orange stands behind. Several onlookers in the background, including a man in a light brown shirt and others in white, watch the blessing. A table at right displays books and small framed images. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and is shown giving a healing blessing to devotees.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27A seated man in orange sleeveless robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala touches the head of a kneeling woman in a blue and yellow sari with a flower garland. Her hands are folded in devotion. Behind them a younger monk in orange with a shaved head watches, and a man in a white shirt stands with hands together. Several people, including a woman in the lower left, are gathered around in a hall, with a fan and a table of books and pamphlets at right. The setting resembles a blessing or healing session. The seated robed figure has long hair, saffron clothing and beads, consistent with the probable Swamiji cues.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27A man in a saffron sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala and a garland-style necklace holds a pineapple and hands it to a seated devotee at an indoor event. The devotee, a man in white with a moustache, has his palms pressed together. A woman in the foreground with her hands folded faces the same direction, and a blue paper slip is held near the pineapple. Behind them stand an attendant in an orange shawl and another seated man in white with beaded necklaces. A white table, a standing fan and a backdrop hung with dark curtains complete the scene.2008-03-27Indoor darshan scene at an event hall. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits on a white-draped seat, reaching to touch the head of a young boy in a white shirt who looks up. Behind them a shaved-headed monk in orange and red-stoled attire stands near a white-covered table holding a tray. Another man in a red shirt and glasses stands at the back. A man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala on the left holds a hand toward the boy, and an adult woman's head is visible at lower left with a few seated attendees. A trident and brass ornaments appear at right.2008-03-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala raises a pineapple above his head with his right hand while a devotee in white kneels with head bowed and hands pressed together. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and is positioned on a white-draped seat or throne. Nearby, a woman with a braided bun and white flower in her hair, another devotee in white, and monks in orange robes stand or sit around him. A fan, a small brass lamp, offerings and a few printed books sit on the floor. The setting is an indoor hall with a maroon curtain. Appearance is consistent with the a person candidate, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27