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Photograph of a energy darshan session. A young man in an orange-saffron turban and orange-saffron dress, bare-chested with a white flower garland, stands with his hand raised and palm pressed toward the palm of a kneeling older man in white clothing and a red-and-brown rudraksha mala with his hands folded and eyes closed. Behind them, a crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis watch closely, some wearing lanyards with badges. A tambourine and a metal bowl with offerings sit at the left edge, and scattered rice or petals lie on the floor. The a person candidate in orange with turban and garland, appearance-based only, is a person in person.

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Photograph of a energy darshan session at a convention hall. A bare-chested figure in an orange-saffron cloth turban and shawl, with a white flower garland, raises one arm high and places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in white with eyes closed. Behind them, an older man in white with a rudraksha mala and a name badge places his hand on the kneeling man's shoulder. Several men in white kurta-style clothes stand in the background, some clapping, beside red cloth draping and barred windows. Marigold petals lie on the floor. The saffron-clad figure appears to match the a person in appearance, shown with a saffron turban and shawl, though this is uncertain.2003-03-16March 16 20032003-03-16A photograph of a blessing at an indoor gathering. A figure in an orange-saffron wrap and a matching orange head cloth stands with bare upper back, placing one hand on the forehead of an elderly man who kneels with hands pressed together in prayer, wearing white. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis watch, one wearing a red cord necklace and a badge. A woman in a pink sari with a red blouse and red cord holds a metal bowl, and flower petals and garlands are scattered nearby. Pale walls and fluorescent lights are visible overhead. The orange-clad figure is a person by appearance, showing swept-back hair under the saffron head cloth and saffron clothing, shown in the act of giving blessings to the kneeling devotee.2003-03-16A crowded outdoor-style gathering of men mostly in white shirts and dhotis. In the centre, a slim man wearing an orange-saffron turban and a saffron shawl with gold border, a white-and-red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, is being approached by a devotee who reaches toward his shoulder. Behind him, a bearded man presses his palm to his forehead, and a tripod stands at the left edge. The central figure shows distinctive saffron clothing, turban and rudraksha cues; the page identifies this event as involving a person, so an appearance-based candidate is present. Several onlookers stand close around him.2003-12-19February 09 20122012-02-09A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron cloth wrapped around the body and an orange turban, bare-chested, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. Behind them, a woman in a pink patterned sari holds a metal bowl of offerings, and several men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded in respectful reverence, some wearing name badges. Scattered flower petals lie on the floor. a person appearance cues are not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity, so the seated figure is recorded as unsure.2003-03-16Indoor photograph of a bare-chested figure wearing a saffron-orange turban and orange cloth draped over the shoulders, pressing his palm to the forehead of a kneeling man in white with a rudraksha mala. The kneeling man's forehead is being blessed. Around them standing devotees in white clothes, some wearing orange-and-red lanyards and ID badges; a woman in a pink sari on the left holds a steel plate and a tambourine-like drum is held by a man beside her. Fluorescent tube lights hang overhead and the photo has a faint archive copyright overlay printed upside down along the top left. The figure in orange is a probable Swamiji by his saffron turban, bare chest and orange cloth, and the rudraksha-wearing man receiving blessing is a devotee; the page says Swamiji was present.2003-03-16Indoor ashram gathering in a bright hall. A man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and bead bracelets, hair swept back in a bun, stands on the right with palms raised in greeting while an older man in a white shirt bows with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, several men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and bare chests stand in a line, some with hands folded. Framed deity images hang on the wall at left, and a camera operator is visible in the background. a person in saffron robe with rudraksha mala and swept-back hair, receiving a devotee's namaste.2011-11-08A photograph of a seated, long-haired figure in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and a multicoloured flower garland, bare-shouldered and wearing a rudraksha mala, touching the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white clothes and an orange-red shawl with a rudraksha-style mala. The devotee sits with palms pressed together, with a tilak on his forehead and a gold bracelet on his wrist. Behind them, several standing men in white kurtas and orange shawls watch, and two electric fans stand in the hall. The image appears to show a blessing moment in a satsang-style gathering; the seated figure's hair and garland are visible but the figure's identity is not established by appearance here.2006-07-30March 16 20032003-03-16A photograph of a devotee kneeling in white clothes while a figure with long, swept-back dark hair, a yellow-white robe and a rudraksha mala places a hand on his forehead in blessing. Behind them, a standing man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, several men in white and a woman in a white sari with hands folded watch with devotion. Garlands of white flowers and orange and pink fabric decorate the background, and a round fan-like object is visible. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan at a convention gathering.2006-07-30A photograph inside a hall with a light tiled floor. A man with grey hair, white clothing and a white shawl bows forward with his palms pressed together while a long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless robe places a hand on his forehead in blessing. Behind them, several people in white kurtas stand, including a young man with an orange-red scarf and a man in glasses, with a yellow scarf and rudraksha-style beads visible on another. The setting suggests a darshan blessing. The copyright line and source credit are printed at the lower right.2010-07-14