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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala and a red bindi places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white t-shirt who covers his face with his hands. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and sits on a white-draped chair with a microphone stand nearby. Behind them, a brass bell, a flower-garlanded altar and a green-and-gold fan are visible, and a second attendant in orange holds a brass vessel. Two more people in white and orange stand at the right edge. The white t-shirt of the kneeling devotee bears a printed portrait. The seated figure is presented as Swamiji (probable) based on long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, being the central figure of the darshan.

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A seated man in long swept-back dark hair and an orange robe with a rudraksha mala places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling bearded man in a white t-shirt with a rudraksha mala, who holds his hands together in devotion and holds a small brass cup. The seated figure has a red mark on the forehead and a bandaged foot resting on a white cloth. Behind them stand white-clad attendants, a white cushioned seat with a gold-edged cloth, a white walking stick, and a green and gold fan. Above, a stone shrine ledge holds a brass lamp, a brass kalasha, and garlands of white and yellow flowers. Swamiji (probable): the seated orange-robed figure with long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala is a candidate for Swamiji, giving a blessing in a darshan setting.2007-07-28A seated man in orange robes with long dark hair and rudraksha malas sits on a white-draped chair, extending his right hand to touch the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt who covers his face with both hands. The seated man's bare feet rest on a silver tray decorated with red flowers and marigold garlands. Another attendant in white with an orange shawl holds a small brass bowl beside them, and a third person in orange and white sits at the right. Behind them are carved grey stone steps, a brass lamp, and a metal microphone stand. The devotee's shirt shows a printed portrait. Several other people in white and orange are partly visible at the edges.2007-07-28A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over the chest sits on a white cushioned seat in front of a stone altar. The figure's hand rests on the head of a man in a white t-shirt who bows and kneels before them. Another man in white kneels at left, and a person in white with an orange shawl sits at right. A walking cane leans against the seat, a brass bell and kalasha vase with flowers sit on the altar, and a green-and-gold fan is at left. a person is described by his long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated in blessing, which matches a darshan setting for padayatris.2007-07-28A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a small red bindi, with long swept-back dark hair, smiles while touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The seated man rests on a white-draped chair with a silver cane beside him. Behind them is a grey stone temple platform with carved panels, a brass bell, a brass lamp and a garland of yellow marigolds. A second orange-robed person is partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, an orange robe, rudraksha mala and bindi, and is giving darshan to the devotee.2007-07-28A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala is smiling while placing his hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti, who wears a rudraksha mala and gold bangles and has his palms pressed together. Behind them a second man in orange and white sits on the stone steps. A golden-brown and green ceremonial fan appears at left. On the raised platform behind are brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a tray of fruit, yellow marigold garlands and a deity murti draped in a green garment. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and the page marks him present. A white cloth covers the seat and a walking cane leans against it.2007-07-28A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a long rudraksha mala seated on a white-draped chair, reaching forward to pour or offer from a small brass vessel into a bowl held by a young man in white kurta with an orange wrap. The seated man's shoulders are bare apart from the orange shawl, and he is smiling. The young man kneels with hands clasped to his face in devotion. Behind them is a stone-carved wall with a decorative floral motif, a microphone on a stand, a brass lamp and yellow flowers on a ledge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, consistent with the page's reference to a darshan for padayatris.2007-07-28A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a white shawl with green-gold border, smiling and gesturing with his hands, seated on a white-draped chair beside a walking stick. In front of him a devotee in white clothes bends forward to touch his bare foot resting on a silver plate decorated with flower petals and garlands. A second man with a grey beard, white clothes and an orange shawl sits behind a microphone stand, and another person in white sits at the right edge. The background is a grey stone wall with carved floral motifs.2007-07-28A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala around the neck and a red-and-white forehead mark, smiles from a white-draped throne-like seat in front of a stone temple platform. A devotee in a white shirt kneels and bows his head to the seated figure's bare feet, which rest on a silver tray decorated with pink and yellow flower petals. Behind them, a man with a grey beard in an orange shawl over white clothes holds a small brass cup, and a younger man in white with an orange shawl claps at right. A golden fan-shaped object and a brass lamp with flowers sit in the background. The scene reads as padapuja at a darshan for padayatris.2007-07-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and rudraksha malas is being honoured with padapuja. He sits on a white-draped chair, smiling and touching the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white clothes who holds a brass bowl and folds his hands. A silver tray with flowers, marigold and red blossoms lies in front of the seated man's bare feet. On the right, an attendant in white with an orange shawl and lanyard sits beside a stone platform. Behind them, more people in white and orange stand on a stone temple step with brass lamps.2007-07-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a red mark on his forehead sits on a white-draped chair, smiling and reaching out to touch a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stands a stone platform with a brass bell, a kalasha-style vessel and a garland of white flowers and marigolds. A seated man in orange with a beard and another in orange at the right edge are also present, and a white walking stick leans on the chair. This appears to be darshan, with the seated figure matching the Swamiji description in appearance, given his long hair, orange robes and rudraksha malas.2007-07-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back dark hair places both hands on the head of a devotee in a white shirt who kneels before him, head bowed. The seated figure wears a white shawl with a green and gold border and a red tilak, and his bare feet rest on a silver platter scattered with red flowers. A microphone stand and a green and gold fan are visible at left, with a white-clad attendant behind the kneeling devotee. The scene suggests a blessing or padapuja-style darshan outdoors beside a stone platform with carved panels and brass items.2007-07-28A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional offering outdoors in front of a weathered stone wall with carved floral panels. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white and gold-bordered shawl, long dark hair swept back, a red tilak on the forehead and a rudraksha mala around the neck, has bare feet placed on a large silver tray decorated with pink and yellow flowers and a red rose. A man in white kurta with an orange scarf kneels and bows his head to the seated figure's feet. Another man in white and orange stands at the left edge beside a microphone stand, and a round brass plate with green fabric and a folded white cloth sit at the right. The seated figure appears to match the Swamiji profile, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues, so the appearance-based label is probable.2007-07-28