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A photograph of a seated figure in a flowing orange-saffron robe and orange sleeveless top, with long dark swept-back hair, placing both hands on the head of a man in a white shirt during a blessing. Nearby a woman in a blue sari with a long braid sits in front, and a bald man in white with an orange shawl leans in. Behind them are standing devotees, some in orange shawls and white shirts, and a young man in an orange shawl. On the white-draped table in front are rudraksha malas, a small framed photograph, printed cards, a silver container and a tray of sweets. Red curtains and a white chair form the backdrop. The figure shows distinctive saffron clothing and long hair, so the appearance-based label applies: Swamiji (probable), giving a healing blessing in person. Approximately 10 to 15 people are visible.

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March 28 20082008-03-28March 28 20082008-03-28A seated man with long dark hair and a red kumkum mark on his forehead wears an orange saffron wrap and sits on a cushioned seat, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a bowed devotee. Two devotees in white and a woman in a light blue floral kurta bend forward, the woman holding a yellow fruit or offering in her hands. Behind them a standing man in white wears a rudraksha mala and a young man in orange stands near a white-draped table with a small fan at the left edge. The person seated in orange is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified only by his long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala; this is a photo of a blessing or darshan moment in an indoor hall.2008-03-22A photograph of an evening gathering under a tent or pavilion with bright lights. A seated figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with long curly dark hair and a row of rudraksha-style beads places one hand on the head of a man kneeling in front. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis stands and watches, and a woman with a red bindi and gold necklace presses her palms together at left. A man in a white shirt wears a dark bead mala. The orange-clad figure is presented as a person by appearance cues including the orange turban, long hair and saffron robe, in a blessing role. The crowd appears to number about 21-100 people.2008-05-09A photograph inside a hall at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru, showing a seated figure in saffron robes and long loose hair on a white throne-like seat, holding an open book and a tray of offerings with rudraksha malas and fruit. Surrounding them, a crowd of devotees stands and kneels, including an older man in white with an orange shawl, a woman in a red sari with hands folded in prayer, a young sannyasi in orange, and several girls in white and orange. Behind them a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands near a red curtain and a colourful banner. The seated figure has distinctive long swept hair and saffron clothing, consistent with the presentation of the a person, seated in the role of teacher giving darshan or satsang.2008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26May 09 20082008-05-09A seated man in an orange robe with long dark hair sits in front of a large white throne-like chair, extending his hand to bless or give a card to a devotee. Devotees in white clothes and orange shawls crowd around him. A woman in white at right holds a silver tray with rudraksha malas, prasad sweets, small cards and booklets. A young man in white with an orange shawl stands behind, and a red curtain and a patterned banner hang at the back. Many people, mostly white-clad devotees, press forward in a hall with white walls.2008-03-28March 23 20082008-03-23Photograph of a darshan session in a hall. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top and white trousers sits on a white cushioned seat, reaching out to bless a kneeling woman in a red blouse and gold-bordered sari with folded hands. Around them devotees crowd close: a woman in white with orange-bordered shawl, a young woman in a blue top, a bald child, and a man in an orange robe. A silver tray holds rudraksha malas, vibhuti packets and sweets. Behind is a red curtain and white backdrop with a fan. Portrait-style darshan with a probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing) giving blessings.2008-03-26Photo of a crowded devotional gathering in an indoor hall with white draped tables. A man with long dark swept-back hair and an orange sleeveless top stands at right, reaching out his hand toward the head of a seated woman in a pink and white sari. Behind him a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a small stack of papers. Nearby, a man in an orange robe and a woman in a white sari stand. On the foreground table sit a tray of rudraksha malas, a plate of fruit and flower garlands, and a folded blue cloth. Surrounding devotees in white kurtas, green and white saris, and a braided woman in white stand close together. The probable identity cue is the orange clothing and long hair of the man giving blessings, consistent with the page's a person reference, and the scene reads as darshan with blessings.2008-03-26March 28 20082008-03-28