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A photograph inside a covered pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and exposed steel trusses. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe stands at centre, extending one hand toward a row of women in white and pink saris standing behind a metal railing. A second orange-robed attendant holds a tray of white cloth and offerings. To the right, older men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together. On the left wall, a large printed banner shows mountain imagery and portraits. Two tall decorated poles with coloured bands stand behind the group. The scene suggests a blessing or distribution line in progress.

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December 09 20092009-12-09December 18 20092009-12-18A photograph of a crowd at an indoor darshan line under a metal-trussed roof with a tall decorated pillar at left. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe stands centre, holding a flower garland and papers, while a second orange-robed figure with a swept-back hairstyle and a draped orange shawl with maroon border stands nearby in the foreground. Devotees line metal barriers on both sides: women in saris, one in a purple salwar and others in cream and white, and men in white shirts with folded hands. Several devotees hold slips of paper toward the robed figures. a person is the central orange-robed figure with long swept-back hair, shown in an orange robe and receiving the devotees, consistent with a darshan setting.2009-12-06December 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesA covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and exposed steel trusses, lined with decorated pillars painted in red, yellow and green. Central figure in a long flowing orange robe with long dark hair stands in an aisle, extending an arm toward a line of devotees. Devotees on the left wear white and pastel saris, with long braided hair; on the right, men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and pale shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A yellow-shawled man in white holds a small tray near the centre, and a second orange-robed attendant stands behind. Metal railings separate the lines, and a painted wall with a carved figure appears at the right edge.2010-01-02 +2 copiesA long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe, with a red bindi on his forehead, smiles as he places his hand on the head of an elderly grey-haired woman in a maroon sari with a blue blouse, who has her palms pressed together in reverence. Around them a crowd of devotees stands in a hall with a corrugated metal roof and white walls. Nearby, a woman in an orange sari and a younger man in orange robes stand among the crowd; a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl stands at right, and another man in orange holds papers and a garland-like offering. A wall display of framed photographs and a tall decorative pole with red and yellow motifs are visible behind them.2009-12-18A photograph of a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and colourful tasselled decorations hanging from the beams. A long-haired person in a saffron-orange robe stands at centre, extending an arm to offer something from a tray held by another saffron-clad attendant beside them. A line of devotees on the left, many with palms pressed together in namaste, watches or receives, and men in white shirts and dhotis stand along the right behind a metal railing. Framed notices and photos line the back walls. Swamiji (probable): the centre figure has long dark hair and a saffron robe, cues associated with the Swamiji presence noted on the page, so this is an appearance-based candidate, not a confirmed identity.2009-12-05A photo of a sarvadarshan-style event in a hall with a corrugated metal roof and decorated pillars painted with flowers and geometric motifs. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a sleeveless orange top, stands smiling in the centre while a woman in a pale sari with gold bangles reaches out to touch his shoulder. Beside him, another man in an orange robe with a red-and-maroon shawl holds a white cloth bundle. Several women in white and yellow saris with folded hands and bangles sit or stand around them, and men in white and yellow kurtas stand in the background, some with hands joined in greeting. Framed photographs line the wall at upper left.2009-12-09A photograph of a darshan line inside a hall with white walls and a metal roof frame. A man with long dark hair in an orange saffron robe reaches out to touch the head of a devotee, smiling. Beside him, a second robed man in orange carries a brass tray with flower garlands, yellow fruit and papers. Devotees in saris and kurtas hold up papers toward him behind metal barriers, and a woman in a white sari with a flower in her hair stands at left. Colourful textile hangings decorate the left wall.2009-12-06December 05 20092009-12-05A long covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and hanging strips of yellow-green leaves. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair stands in the centre, reaching out his hand toward a line of people along metal railings. A younger man in a white dhoti-style garment with a yellow shawl holds an orange tray with papers. Devotees on the left, mostly women in blue and white saris and salwar, hold up hands and small papers. Men in white shirts with name badges stand on the right. Painted decorative pillars with floral motifs line the hall. a person in saffron robe with long swept-back hair, accepting or blessing devotees during a darshan line.2009-12-03A photograph inside a hall with a tin roof and ceiling fans, where a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-edged dhoti and multiple rudraksha malas stands at centre, raising his right hand toward the head of an older bald man in a white shirt who bows with hands folded. A gold-bordered brass ornament hangs on his arms. Nearby, a bald man in orange robes and a woman in a maroon-bordered sari with a mangalsutra and dark hair stand among devotees in white and checked shirts. A decorated deity shrine with a gold canopy is visible at the back. Around twelve people are visible. Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears long swept-back hair, orange robes and rudraksha malas, and performs a blessing; role is a blessing giver.2012-01-08