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A seated man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a devotee during a darshan blessing. Behind him a man in white garments with an orange shawl and mala stands near a white-draped table holding flowers and a red-flowered vase. Around them devotees sit and stand, including a woman in a pink saree with hands folded in prayer, a young woman in a cream and embroidered outfit with gold necklace, and a woman in a maroon saree.

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March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph of an indoor gathering where a seated man in a saffron sleeveless top with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-saffron shawl hands items from a tray to devotees. Beside him, a standing sannyasi in saffron robes and rudraksha beads gestures toward the tray, which holds prasad, flower-petal offerings and printed photos. An older man in white with an orange shawl and a bracelet stands nearby, along with a young man in white with an orange shawl. A woman in a red-orange sari and a woman in a yellow-and-white outfit lean in at the front. A red curtain and a white cloth-draped table are behind them. Identity of the seated man is not established from appearance.2008-03-23A photograph of a healing darshan in an indoor hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless top and a rudraksha mala, reaches out with his right hand toward a seated woman in dark clothing, while holding a white card. Beside him a man in an orange robe with a lanyard sits nearby. Several young men in white shirts and a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stand behind the group. A table with flowers, a red-and-white floral arrangement and offering plates is visible in the background, along with a trident on a white stand at right. Several people in the foreground lean in, one holding banknotes.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A seated figure in an orange top with long dark hair sits on a white throne-like seat, extending a hand toward a crowd of devotees gathered closely in front. Behind him a young man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside a woman in a red sari and gold-bordered dress, and another woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at the back. The devotees include older men in white shirts, a man in orange shawl, women in saris and a young girl in pink. Trays on the right hold rudraksha beads, sweets and fruit. White-walled hall with red drape behind.2008-03-26A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark wavy hair is touching the head of a young girl in white, while a woman in a white sari with a gold bangle reaches toward the child. Around them, devotees in white with orange shawls stand and sit; a standing man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a tray of sweets on a white-draped table. A kneeling woman in lavender and a seated woman with a bindi watch from the front. Appearance-based a person (long swept hair, saffron robe, ornate ceremonial setting) is giving blessings in an indoor hall with a trident visible at the upper right. Roughly ten people are visible.2008-03-22A photograph of an indoor initiation or darshan scene. A figure seated on a white-covered chair wears a sleeveless saffron/orange robe, has long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, and places one hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. Visible cues include long hair and saffron clothing, supporting a probable identification as Swamiji (probable). Around him, a young man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala kneels with palms joined, a woman in a white sari with a long braid bows forward with joined hands, and another devotee's hand appears at the lower edge. Standing behind them, two attendants wear white kurtas with saffron shawls and rudraksha malas; one holds a silver tray with flowers, a cloth and offerings. A red floral arrangement, a trident-shaped stand and a standing fan are visible in the background.2008-03-22A seated man in orange saffron robes with long dark swept-back hair and multiple rudraksha malas gives blessing by placing his right hand on the head of an older grey-haired man in a white shirt who bows before him. Several people in white and orange clothing stand nearby; a boy in white wears a rudraksha mala. Blue and white booklets and small items lie on a white draped table at right, with a white bolster and a small tray in the background.2008-03-24March 23 20082008-03-23A crowded indoor darshan scene. A woman with long dark hair and an orange sleeveless top sits on a white throne-like seat and places her hand on the head of a bald, bespectacled man in a white shirt who bends forward. A man beside him wears an orange shawl over white clothes, and a woman in a white garment with a yellow shawl stands at the upper right. A tray in front holds rudraksha malas, vibhuti-like items, and small offerings. Behind them, many men in white shirts and checked clothing stand in a crowd near a red curtain and a colourful banner. The seated woman's dress is orange, and no one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person from cues visible here.2008-03-26March 23 20082008-03-23