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A photograph of a darshan session in an indoor hall with a red curtain backdrop and a wall fan. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange sleeveless clothing with a rudraksha mala is seated on the right, placing his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who sits with palms joined in namaste. Behind them a monk in orange robes with a red sash stands, and another man in a red shirt stands at the top right. Several seated devotees are partly visible at the lower left, one holding a paper ticket. A digital clock on the cushion reads 2:17. a person seated giving blessings, appearance-based label only.

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A healing or blessing session in progress. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style brown bead mala stands at right, one hand resting on the head of a seated man in a light blue striped shirt who has his eyes closed and palms pressed together in prayer. A young attendant in orange clothing with a white ID card on a lanyard assists at left, touching the man's head. A white cloth-draped table and a digital counter display are visible. Several other people in orange and white are partially visible in the background.2008-03-23Indoor darshan scene in a hall with red curtains and a wall fan. A long-haired man in orange clothing and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor and places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light blue striped shirt, who presses his palms together in prayer. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with long swept-back hair, orange garment and rudraksha mala. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes stands, and another man in red shirt is visible at top. Several onlookers in white and light clothing crowd the edges, and a kneeling man on the left holds up a small card. Offerings and printed booklets lie on a cloth in front.2008-03-23A seated man in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl with long dark hair places his right hand on the head of a shaved-headed man in a white shirt and white dhoti, who has his hands folded at his chest and wears a black rudraksha-style mala. A man in a white shirt with a badge and a white-shirted helper hold a paper or card near them. An orange-robed attendant stands behind, and a woman in the foreground watches. Behind them are a white altar draped in cloth with a small tray of offerings, a red curtain, and a trident-topped object at the right edge. Printed booklets lie in the lower right. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept hair and orange robes, a person cue, while the blessing is a healing or initiation-style darshan.2008-03-23A photograph of a healing darshan at an indoor ashram hall. A long-haired man in orange sleeveless robes with a rudraksha mala and bangles places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light blue shirt, who bends forward with his hands together. Behind them a monk in orange robes with a red shawl holds a small tray, and a young shaved-headed monk in orange with a rudraksha mala holds up a folded paper slip. A man in white with an orange shawl holds up a card, and a red-clad man stands at the back. Small pamphlets and offerings lie on a table at lower right, with a trishul-topped stand and white draping at the right edge. Several people are visible, including partially visible children at the bottom.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph inside a hall with a dark red curtain backdrop and a standing fan. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top places his hand on the head of a seated devotee in a white shirt, who bows forward. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a red sash and bead necklace watches, and a white-clad man on the left holds a small card near the devotee's head. A woman in glasses sits at lower left. A white-draped table holds flowers, a tray of food and fruit. The scene resembles a blessing or healing darshan.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a healing or blessing moment indoors. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white sash reaches forward with both hands to the head of a seated man in a white shirt, who bows his head. Behind them a man in an orange garment and red sash stands with a rudraksha mala, and a man in a red shirt stands at the top right. A young man in a pale striped shirt watches from the left, and a woman with orange flowers in her hair is in the lower foreground. A fan and red curtain are visible in the background. a person: the long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala match the presentation, but the face and identity cannot be confirmed.2008-03-23A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over the chest, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt with a vibhuti (sacred ash) mark on his forehead. Behind them, a standing monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala watches, and a man in a red shirt stands at the back. To the left, men in white and orange shawls hold up a small object and a white cloth near the man receiving the blessing, while a tray of items and a fan sit nearby. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan in an indoor hall with red drapes. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the central role, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues, performing the blessing.2008-03-23A seated man in an orange saffron shawl and sleeveless orange garment places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, a man in white with a red tilak holds a small card near the devotee's head, another man in white stands at left, and a monk in orange stands in the background. A table holds fruit, flowers in a vase, a plate of offerings, and a fan is visible at left. A small trident is mounted on the right wall. Literature and booklets lie in the lower right corner.2008-03-23A seated man in orange saffron robes, with long dark hair tied back and a rudraksha mala hanging on his chest, places his right hand on the crown of a kneeling man's head in a blessing. The kneeling man wears a white shirt and folded hands in namaste, and a second saffron-clad young man stands behind, holding an identity card up toward the scene. A digital clock displays 3:17 on the table, with a silver tray of offerings and flowers in the background, and a woman in a yellow sari is partly visible at the top.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23