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A seated man in an orange-red saffron-toned robe with a golden border and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned seat, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and an ID badge, who has his eyes closed and one hand raised. The seated man has a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and a ceremonial staff rises beside him. Behind them, devotees in white and orange-yellow saris and dhotis sit and stand on a red carpet in a hall with red curtains and a wall-mounted air conditioner. Darshan blessing scene. a person: the seated figure in orange-red robes with long hair tied back, rudraksha mala and golden trim is a candidate, but the appearance is uncertain.

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A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and a golden-edged cloth, holding a tall golden staff, places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling older man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a beaded necklace. Other women in red, orange and white saris stand and gesture behind them in a hall with red carpet and draped red curtains. Caption text on the photo credits a person and . The seated blessing figure shows some cues in orange robes and beads but the appearance is uncertain and the page says no Swamiji is present2014-11-02A photograph of a darshan session in a hall with red draped walls and a red floor mat. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in a rust-orange robe with a gold-trimmed edge and a beaded necklace reaches out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a lanyard and rudraksha bead necklace, whose palm is raised in greeting. Behind them, women in orange and white saris stand with raised hands, and a ceremonial staff stands near the seated figure.2014-11-02November 02 20142014-11-02A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed cloth places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white dhoti and shirt with gold border, giving a blessing during darshan. Behind them, women in white saris and orange-brown garments stand and kneel on a red carpet in a hall with red drapes and a gold ceremonial staff. A gold deity murti or seated figure is visible in the lower foreground.2014-11-02November 02 20142014-11-02November 02 20142014-11-02July 06 20142014-07-06April 17 20142014-04-17A seated figure in a red and gold turban and saffron-red garments, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, extends his right hand to bless a kneeling man in a white shirt who places his palm to his forehead. A tall silver trident stands beside them, and a golden ornament is visible at lower left. Behind them, a woman in white with a dark rudraksha mala holds a small offering, and a row of standing people in white and orange clothing watches. The setting is an indoor hall with air conditioning and a window. The seated figure's appearance shows several cues (turban, saffron clothing, beaded necklace, trident) but the image is not clearly identifiable, so the identity is uncertain.2015-06-21July 06 20142014-07-06July 06 20142014-07-06A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala with long swept-back hair, placing one hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt and white trousers. The devotee's hands are raised in front of his face and a rudraksha mala hangs at his chest. Behind them, a gold and purple textile hangs, a red pillar stands at right, and a woman in white with an orange lanyard watches. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, a rudraksha mala and orange robes, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues; he is giving a blessing or initiation touch. Several other people in white are visible in the background.2015-02-21