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A large crowd fills a hall at an event in Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru. In the foreground, a figure in an orange robe with a white and red flower garland leans forward and places a hand on the forehead of a bearded man in a white shirt. A man in a sage-green shirt and glasses stands with palms pressed together in namaste, and a woman in a yellow sari with glasses stands beside him. Behind them, a woman holds a small child, and a young man wears an orange shawl. Rudraksha malas and a table with stacked printed booklets are visible in the lower right. Many people in white and bright saris fill the background.

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A photograph of a darshan blessing at a crowded hall. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe and a red and white flower garland stands with one hand raised, placing it on the head of a kneeling man in a light green shirt who presses his palms together in prayer. A bearded man in a white shirt and a brown-robed person kneel nearby. Behind them, a large crowd of devotees in mostly white, yellow, orange and green clothing fills the hall, with a woman holding a small child on the left and a woman in a yellow saree and glasses on the right. Rudraksha-style beads and prayer objects lie on the white cloth in front.2008-03-26Crowded darshan scene in a large hall with many devotees seated and standing. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange top with a red and white floral garland stands with hands raised toward a bearded man in white, who is being blessed with a touch to the head. Beside him a man in a grey-green shirt presses his palms together in namaste, and a woman in a yellow saree and glasses stands nearby. A child is held by a woman in a green saree at left. Behind them rows of devotees in white, orange and yellow clothing fill the space, with ritual items and a rudraksha mala visible on the floor at lower left. The long-haired figure in orange shows cues consistent with a person as the one giving blessings, though the appearance is only partly visible from behind.2008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26March 27 20082008-03-27Photo inside a hall with white plastic chairs and a red curtain backdrop. A figure with long wavy hair and an orange robe stands centrally, placing one hand on the head of a seated man in a khaki shirt who holds folded paper. A shaven-headed man in orange robes sits beside him, and a woman in orange and yellow stands at right near a table with fruit, flowers and a water bottle. Several devotees in white and orange surround them, and a fan is visible behind. A candidate's presentation shows long swept hair and orange clothing, but the face is not visible in a way that supports an identification, so this remains uncertain. Tray of rudraksha malas and offerings in the foreground.2008-03-26A large night-time outdoor gathering of many devotees standing and seated under bright floodlights on a field. In the right foreground, a figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a long dark hair and a garland of green beads places a hand on the forehead of a young man in white. A man in white with a garland of tulsi-like beads stands at left, and a woman in a white sari with an orange-red necklace stands near the center. Orange canopy and green foliage frame the right edge. Many people fill the background.2005-11-16Indoor photo of a healing and blessing session in a crowded hall. A man in an orange shawl over white clothes bends forward while a figure in an orange sleeveless top with long hair places a hand on the top of his head. A kneeling man in white with hands pressed together in prayer sits in front. Around them, people in orange and white shawls, a woman in a blue sari, and a young woman in a gold sari with a red shawl stand and watch. A ceiling fan and red curtains are visible behind, and a table at the lower right holds small framed pictures, packets and offerings. An elderly bald man in orange sits at the far right.2008-03-27A photograph inside a hall at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru, showing a sarva darshan with a woman in an orange sari and a flower garland of red and white blooms, whose hand rests on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in orange with hands pressed together in prayer. Behind her a man in an orange cloth and white shirt, another in white, and several others in white and yellow watch. A small table holds fruit, a basket of rudraksha beads, and a framed portrait. Colorful woven banners hang overhead. The crowd is large, dozens of visible people.2008-03-26March 27 20082008-03-27A 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 large crowded hall under a white tent with patterned banners and a stage area at upper left. Many people in white and light clothing fill the room. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sleeveless top with her hair in a bun places her hand on the head of a woman in a brown patterned sari who bows forward, a healing or blessing exchange. Nearby, men in white shirts with orange shawls stand beside a man in a pale green shirt, and a young man in an orange shawl holds papers. Tables with white cloths and white chairs fill the background.2008-03-28A photograph of a crowded temple setting with devotees pressed together. At the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a long orange-saffron robe with a wrap, wears a heavy gold ceremonial garland with a pendant. He stands with hands folded in front of him, gazing upward. Beside him on the left, a shaven-headed man in orange robes and a gold necklace looks upward, and another shaven man in orange robes with a gold necklace stands to the right. Gold brass trays with offerings sit in the foreground. Surrounding them, men in white shirts and dhotis and a bare-chested man wearing a rudraksha mala and white dhoti stand among onlookers. a person: the central man has long hair, a gold ceremonial garland and saffron robes.2012-04-05