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Photograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall. A seated man in orange robes with long hair tied back and rudraksha malas rests his hand on the head of a bowed child in a yellow shirt. Beside him, a young man in orange with a shaved head holds up a document. A standing youth in white shirt and orange shawl wears a rudraksha mala, and a woman in a pink saree with a braid watches. Offerings and a plate of flowers and fruit sit on a white cloth at right, and a small digital clock reads 9:07. Devotees crowd the background, including an elderly woman at left. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair, orange robes and rudraksha malas, which is a probable match for a person, presiding over darshan.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala beads and a red tilak on his forehead extends his right hand to bless a small boy's head. He sits on a white-draped low platform with a rudraksha mala and fruit on a tray at his side. Behind him stand two young men in saffron shawls and white, one wearing a name badge, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange holds a card. Seated devotees in front include a woman in pink and an elderly woman with grey hair. A digital clock reads 9:07 and a fan stands at the back. The scene looks like a blessing session in a hall. a person is the central figure with the mala and saffron robes.2008-03-12A photograph of a seated man in an orange robe with long dark swept-back hair, his right hand raised and resting on the head of a kneeling woman in a white sari with a coloured border. Beside him a bald young man in orange robes with a red sash stands and watches. A fruit basket of pineapple and apples and a plate of offerings sit at the lower right, and a digital clock reads 9:09 on the table. Behind them an older man in white with a rudraksha mala and tilak, a young boy, and standing devotees fill the hall. Probable Swamiji is seated in the center, identified by long swept-back hair and orange ceremonial robes; he is blessing the devotee.2008-03-13March 12 20082008-03-12A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair wearing orange robes and a red-and-white garland, placing his hand on the head of a devotee who bends forward in a red-and-white shirt. Beside him an orange-robed monk with shaved head holds a tray of papers and cards. Around them, young men in orange and white clothing and a boy in a striped red-and-white shirt watch closely, and an elderly man in white holds up papers. A woman with hair in a bun sits at the lower left. A white cloth-covered table holds books and offerings, and a yellow-robed figure stands at the right edge.2008-03-13March 12 20082008-03-12Photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala hanging on his chest, holding a paper and blessing a child whose head is bowed toward him. Several women and a girl in pink and white crowd close, a shaved-headed attendant in orange stands nearby, and a man in white shirt looks on. On the white-draped table beside him sit flower garlands, offerings, a thick bundle of banknotes and a digital clock reading 9:2x. Other attendants in white and orange hold trays near the seat.2008-03-12March 12 20082008-03-12A seated man in an orange saffron robe and sleeveless orange top, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the head of a young boy kneeling before him in a yellow-orange shirt, as part of a blessing or initiation. A standing man in orange with a red shawl and beaded mala holds a small blue card near the child, while a man in white on the left extends a card toward the scene. A table draped in white holds fruit, flowers and brass items, and a digital clock reads 3:17 nearby. Spectators' heads are visible in the foreground, and a printed copyright line appears across the lower right of the photo.2008-03-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped throne, gently touching the head of a small child kneeling before him. Next to him, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes with a tilak holds up a printed receipt or card. A woman in a pink sari with a long plait and gold necklace bows with hands folded, and a man in a checked shirt stands in line. Behind them, attendants in white shirts and orange shawls stand near a table with flower offerings, fruit and a tray of kumkum-coloured prasad. Devotees fill the room, and a pedestal fan and red curtain are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure receiving devotees, identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala.2008-03-12A photograph of a healing blessing session in a hall. On the right, a man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala with flower garland touches the shaved head of a young boy seated in front. A woman in a blue sari with gold earrings watches on the left, and a young man in orange robes wearing an ID badge stands behind, looking on. Another woman with flowers in her hair sits near the boy. A white cushion and a fan are visible in the background.2008-03-27Indoor photo of a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair tied back, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling woman in a white sari who bows forward. A shaved-headed young man in orange stands nearby, and several young men in orange shawls and white shirts stand behind a table holding a tray of flowers, offerings and papers. Men in shirts and dhotis watch from the left, and a white cloth covers the foreground. A blue and white banner and red curtain hang behind.2008-03-12March 23 20082008-03-23