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A seated man in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala around his neck places his hand on the head of a young child during a sarva darshan blessing at an ashram. Several seated devotees in front lean in; a man in a white shirt sits at left. In the foreground on the right are rudraksha malas, printed booklets, a pile of blue-covered books and fruit on a white cloth, with another orange-robed attendant standing behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, orange clothing and a rudraksha mala, matching the page's sarva darshan event.

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A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a woman in an orange sari with a bun, performing a blessing at a darshan. Behind him stands another robed figure in orange. Around them are devotees in white shirts and dhotis, including a man with grey hair and a moustache. In the foreground a hand holds a wrap, and a white cloth on the seat holds rudraksha beads, a brass lamp, a stack of small blue-bordered printed cards and religious picture books. A ceiling fan is visible at upper left.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a healing or darshan session in an indoor hall. A bearded man in a striped shirt and glasses sits at left, and women in white and cream saris sit close by. At center-right, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and sits behind a white-draped table laid with framed photos, rudraksha beads, brass objects and blue-bordered cards. He rests one hand on the head of a woman with a long braid while another devotee holds a folded paper. A saffron-clad assistant stands behind him. Swamiji (probable) is seated at center-right, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2008-03-23A photograph of a healing darshan at an indoor hall. A man in long flowing hair and an orange sleeveless robe with rudraksha malas sits on a white-covered seat, his right hand resting on the shaved head of a kneeling woman in a purple top and gold necklace. Around them, a man in a white shirt and a woman with bangles assist; a small child in a blue outfit stands at left. Trays of printed booklets, rudraksha beads and a brass trident lie on the white cloth at right, and a white table and standing fan are in the background. The seated robed figure has distinctive long hair, orange robes and rudraksha malas, which is a probable Swamiji (in person) per the page, though the appearance is only partially clear.2008-03-23Indoor photo at an event. A long-haired person in orange saffron robes with a vermilion mark on the forehead and a rudraksha mala is seated at center, leaning forward and placing a hand on the head of a seated devotee in a white shirt. Another person in saffron robes stands behind, and a young man in orange holds a small card. A person in a white shirt bends forward at lower left, and a girl with a braid sits in the foreground. Behind them a red-clad man stands near a fan and a red curtain, with a trident-topped ceremonial object at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, matching the page's Swamiji reference.2008-03-23Indoor photo of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak, reaching his right hand toward the head of a seated woman in a teal sari with bangles, a blessing-style gesture. Behind him, a saffron-clad attendant holds a tray of offerings, and a second saffron-clad monastic in a rudraksha mala sits at left beside a man in white. A man in a red shirt stands at top right, with a white curved shape and a trident-shaped ornament at the right edge.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23Indoor darshan session in a hall with a white ceiling fan and a red curtain. A long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron robe with a red tilak sits on a white-covered seat with a small tray of prasad, rudraksha mala and papers in front of him. He reaches out to bless or handle a paper held up by a young man in a white shirt with an ID badge, who presses his palms together. A woman in green kneels with folded hands and head bowed before him. Other devotees in white and saffron stand nearby, and a pile of printed cards and booklets lies on a table at right. A trident is visible on the white wall. Probable Swamiji seated at the centre-right, identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala; he is blessing devotees in darshan.2008-03-23A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes seated on a white cushioned seat, extending his right hand in blessing over the head of a dark-haired woman who is seated before him. He wears a red tilak mark on his forehead and a long rudraksha mala, and holds a folded white paper in his other hand. Behind him a woman in a yellow and white sari holds a tray, and a young man in orange robes with a red sash and a visible ID badge stands at left. A white-draped table holds a tray of items and a bouquet of pink roses sits behind. Books and rudraksha malas are displayed on a table at bottom right, and a trident is visible at the right edge. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, presiding over a blessing.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23