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Indoor photograph at a satsang-style gathering. A long-haired man in saffron/orange sleeveless clothing and a rudraksha mala, seated at right, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a dark purple striped shirt who has his palms pressed together in prayer. Behind them stands another monk in orange robes with a red sash, and a man in a red shirt. A white cloth-wrapped bundle and small blue books lie on a table in the foreground, and a black electric fan and maroon curtain are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-clad man with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala is a candidate for Swamiji, based on those cues.

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A seated man in saffron robes with long, swept-back dark hair and multiple rudraksha malas presses his palm to the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt, who has his hands pressed together. The seated figure's wrist is wrapped with a bracelet, and a dark bead necklace hangs from his neck. Behind them, a standing man in orange robes with a red sash and gold bracelet reaches toward someone, and a man in a red shirt stands at the back. A white-clad man wearing a rudraksha mala stands at left. Fruit and small offerings rest on a table at right beside books and a white cloth, with a standing fan and a maroon curtain behind.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala seated at a low table, extending his right hand to touch the crown of the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with folded hands. Behind them a monk in orange robes stands with a red shoulder cloth, and a man in a red shirt and glasses watches. An older man in white with a red forehead mark stands at left beside a small child, and a fan is visible behind them. Books and a booklet lie on the table at lower right, and a red curtain hangs in the background. a person: the seated man in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala is performing a blessing on a devotee, consistent with a darshan.2008-03-23A seated man with long dark wavy hair wears an orange sleeveless robe and rudraksha mala, and reaches out to touch the forehead of a seated devotee in a darshan line. Beside him, a monk in orange robes with shaved head and red sash stands behind a table holding a tray of papers and books. Other devotees in white kurtas, orange shawls and saris, including a woman in pink with a flower garland, sit or kneel around them in a hall with red curtains, a fan and a trident symbol on the wall. a person appearance is probable for the long-haired seated figure in orange with rudraksha mala, given long swept hair and saffron robes, but identity is uncertain.2008-03-23A seated man in an orange-and-white checked shirt bows his head while a figure in long, swept-back dark hair, orange clothing and a rudraksha mala places a hand on his forehead in a blessing gesture. The blessing figure has the distinctive long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads of a probable Swamiji (probable), giving a blessing to a devotee. Behind them, a person in a saffron-and-red sash stands, another in red shirt watches, and a man in pink shirt holds a small item near a gathering of onlookers. A white cloth-covered table and red curtain form the backdrop.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 22 20082008-03-22Indoor darshan scene in a hall with red curtains and a wall fan. A long-haired man in orange clothing and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor and places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light blue striped shirt, who presses his palms together in prayer. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with long swept-back hair, orange garment and rudraksha mala. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes stands, and another man in red shirt is visible at top. Several onlookers in white and light clothing crowd the edges, and a kneeling man on the left holds up a small card. Offerings and printed booklets lie on a cloth in front.2008-03-23A seated man in orange robes with long dark swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala, and bare feet places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white clothes, who covers his face with both hands. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange shawl and a standing young man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala watch, with a table of flowers and cards nearby. Beside them a seated woman in a yellow-and-cream dress and a braided plait faces away, and a standing man in a striped shirt holds up a card. A white table fan, a red curtain and a small plant complete the indoor hall setting, consistent with a healing darshan.2008-03-22A photo of a blessing session in a hall with maroon curtains and a wall fan. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing saffron sleeveless top and white garment, rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, places his hand on the forehead of a young man in a saffron shawl who bows his head; a devotee in white shirt holds a blue slip nearby. Other attendees in white and saffron sit or stand around, and a bald elderly man in white is seated at back.2008-03-27March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23