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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair swept back, wearing a rudraksha mala, blessing a young man in a white shirt and white dhoti who sits with palms pressed together in namaste. The seated figure's hand rests on the young man's head. Behind them stands a granite shrine with a brass bell, a kalasha-style vessel decorated with mango leaves, marigold garlands and yellow flowers. A white cloth draped over a chair and a silver-handled walking cane sit to the right. A man in white on the left holds a gold-and-green fan. A conch-like vessel is held near the young man's hands. Swamiji (probable): the orange robe, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala are the appearance cues, and the figure is shown in the role of giver of darshan and blessing.

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Outdoors at a stone temple-style platform, a seated person in a saffron-orange shawl with long dark hair and rudraksha mala beads applies a mark to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who has his palms pressed together in namaskar. The saffron-clad figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, seated and smiling, with a red bindi and a long mala. Behind them are a brass bell, a decorated brass pot with flowers, a brass lamp, garlands of white and yellow flowers and an orange cloth on a shrine. A white cloth and a walking cane sit at the right edge, and a white-clad attendant's arm is visible at the frame edge.2007-07-28A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a red mark on his forehead, smiling as he touches the cheek of a man in a white t-shirt with a rudraksha-style mala who kneels before him with palms pressed together in greeting. The seated figure rests on a white draped seat beside a silver-handled walking cane. Behind them is a stone temple platform with a brass bell, a glass vase of green leaves, yellow marigold garlands and a brass kalasha-style object, with a partially visible person in white at the left edge. This appears to be a darshan moment with devotees. Appearance cues match the in-person candidate: long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, with the page indicating his presence.2007-07-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas across the chest and a red tilak on the forehead, smiles while touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. The saffron-robed figure sits on a white cushioned seat with a silver-topped cane beside it. Behind them stand a stone temple platform with carved stone motifs, a brass lamp, a kalasha-style brass vessel, and marigold garlands in yellow and orange. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, with the page attributing the event to Swamiji. A second saffron-clad person is partly visible at the top right.2007-07-28Outdoor temple-like setting with a grey stone platform. A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron cloth wrap, a rudraksha mala across his chest, and a red bindi, smiles and raises his hand toward the face of a standing man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala, who holds his hands together in namaskar. A brass bell, a brass vessel with green leaves and a striped cloth, marigold garlands and a dark cane rest nearby, and an orange-draped deity murti sits on a shelf behind. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, with the page's Swamiji flag, and is shown giving darshan to a devotee.2007-07-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark wavy hair and a red bindi sits on a white-covered chair beside a stone temple wall. He wears a rudraksha mala draped across his chest and rests his hand gently on the shoulder of a young man in a white shirt with a black beaded necklace, who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. A silver cane leans against the chair. Behind them, a stone ledge holds a brass bell, a brass plate, yellow marigold garlands and a woven basket. A second orange-robed man sits partly visible at the left edge. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person, identified by long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, while he blesses a devotee during darshan.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 photograph of a man in an orange saffron garment seated on a white cloth-covered seat on a stone platform, with long dark swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. With one hand he sprinkles or anoints the face of a devotee in a white t-shirt who stands with palms pressed together and wears a dark beaded mala. A silver walking cane rests against the seat. Behind them are a brass bell, a brass vessel with flowers, garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigold, and an orange-and-red cloth bundle on the stone steps. The man in orange matches the appearance of Swamiji (probable) with long hair and saffron dress and rudraksha, seated as the one giving darshan.2007-07-28Outdoor darshan scene at a temple-style stone platform. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, bare-shouldered with a long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a red bindi, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt and white dhoti who holds his hands in anjali with a red-and-white thread wrapped at his wrist. A microphone stands nearby. Behind them a white cloth-draped seat, a silver walking cane, a brass bell, a kalasha-style vessel, yellow marigolds and a garland on an altar, and a figure in white partly visible at left holding a gold-fringed fan. Ornately carved grey stone pillars frame the setting.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.2007-07-28Outdoor photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala seated on a white draped chair, with a red tilak on the forehead, one hand resting on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with hands joined in prayer. Stone steps behind, with a brass vessel, a plate of flowers and a microphone at the edge of the frame. Two people in white are partly visible at the sides. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron and rudraksha cues, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) receiving a devotee for darshan.2007-07-28A photograph of an outdoor temple-courtyard darshan. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a white cloth draped over a white seat sits and extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a black beaded necklace, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them is a grey stone plinth carved with floral motifs, holding a brass bell, a brass vessel with a green-leaf and striped-cloth arrangement, a small orange-draped deity murti, and garlands with yellow flowers. A walking stick leans against the chair. A green and gold palm-leaf fan is visible at left. Swamiji (probable) is seated, identified by his orange robe, long hair and malas in a darshan setting.2007-07-28A photograph of an outdoor darshan at a temple-like stone platform with grey carved pillars. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe, with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and a white draped cushion behind him, smiles while leaning toward a man in a white shirt and dark beaded necklace who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a brass bell, a brass lamp, a kalasha-like vessel and a shelf of marigold garlands and orange cloth sit on the platform. A white cane leans against the cushion. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified from his long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, in a darshan role. A few partially visible people appear at the edges.2007-07-28