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A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with rudraksha malas and a long swept-back hair knot sits in front of a pineapple, holding a woman's hand that rests in his. A woman in a red-and-orange sari and gold bangles bends forward toward him while another woman in glasses watches on the left. Behind them a man in a light shirt holds a card, a shaved-headed young man in orange stands near, and a standing man in white shirt holds a rosary. Books and pamphlets are displayed in front on a white cloth, with a fan and red curtain in the background. This appears to be a healing and blessing session; a printed caption on the photo reads . The seated figure in orange with long hair and rudraksha malas is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace hands a pineapple to a man in a beige shirt whose hands are clasped in greeting. Beside them, a woman in a red-and-gold saree and a woman in orange kneel with hands folded in prayer. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands together, and a fan is visible at top. Books and pamphlets are laid out on a white cloth on the right.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27A seated man in saffron-orange clothing with long dark hair pulled back and multiple rudraksha malas holds up a whole pineapple while a group of devotees sits around him on a white cushioned seat. Several visitors in white and blue saris and white shirts lean in to look, one holding a small card, and an older man in a white shirt and a name badge is close by. In the foreground, a woman with a braid is seen from behind. A table at right displays books, pamphlets, framed pictures and small ritual items. A standing man in white and a figure in orange stand in the background, with a fan visible at upper left. The scene appears to be an informal blessing or darshan setting. Hue: orange robes, white garments, blue sari.2008-03-27A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with white bolsters and a table of religious prints, books and small items at the bottom. A man in a long-sleeved white shirt leans in toward a figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, who holds a pineapple in both hands. Two young women in white and a woman in a blue-and-green sari with a gold border look on from the foreground. A younger monk in saffron stands behind, with a standing fan and white-clad people at the back. Several people are visible, forming a small group. The orange-robed figure with long hair and rudraksha malas is a distinctive appearance-based candidate for a person, shown presenting or receiving an offering in a darshan-style setting.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27A photograph of a healing or blessing session in a small room. A seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala holds a yellow pineapple-like fruit toward a kneeling man in a checked shirt, who holds out his hands. Beside them a young man in orange robes holds a paper form, and a woman with jasmine in her hair and a floral top kneels nearby holding a white cloth. Behind them a white-clad attendant with a rudraksha mala holds a cloth, and a white table holds an orange cloth, rudraksha beads, dried leaves and small packets. Several other people stand in the background. The orange-robed figure with long hair and a mala matches the page's a person cues, so the candidate is present in person.2008-03-04March 27 20082008-03-27A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall. A man in orange sleeveless robes, long swept-back hair and a mala necklace sits on a white cushion holding a pineapple, offering it to a young girl with a braid who sits in front of him. Around them, devotees in white kurtas and orange shawls stand with hands folded in namaste, including a man with a rudraksha mala and a man in a white shirt holding papers. A small fan and a red curtain are visible behind them. The seated figure matches the page's Swamiji (probable) cues of orange robes, long hair and a mala, so he is labelled probable and marked in_person.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27A seated man in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala extends his hands toward an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti, who presses his palms together in greeting and holds a small blue card. Around them stand several younger men in white shirts and orange shawls, and women in pink and orange salwar in the foreground. On a white-draped table in front are books, rudraksha beads, a small framed picture, sweets and brass items. A fan and a red curtained stage are visible in the background.2008-03-27A photograph of a darshan-style gathering. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron/orange robe sits at right, holding a small bundle of green fruit or nuts and reaching toward a white bag. Devotees surround him: a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands center with palms pressed together and a red thread on his wrist; a woman in a white sari with an orange border and gold jewellery looks on at left; a man in an orange cloth with a shaved head stands behind. On the right, a table holds rows of small framed photos and printed items. Several people are seated in the foreground. The figure in saffron has long swept hair and distinctive saffron clothing, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2008-03-23