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A photograph of a healing blessing at an indoor hall. A seated woman in a red kurta and maroon shawl, wearing glasses and a small bindi, sits in a wheelchair with her head bowed. A figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and an orange shawl with rudraksha malas, bends forward and places a hand on her head while holding a ceremonial staff. Nearby, men in white and orange shawls stand watching, and a woman in a teal top sits at the left edge. On the right, a tray holds rudraksha malas, fruit, sweets and printed booklets. Behind them a red curtain hangs and a bowl of apples and oranges sits on a table. Swamiji (probable): the robed figure with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas is performing the healing blessing.

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A photograph of a healing blessing at an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a flowing orange shawl bends forward and places a hand on the head of a seated woman in a red kurta with a light shawl, who sits in a wheelchair. A wooden staff is held in the blessing figure's other hand. Standing around them are devotees in white kurtas and orange shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas; a younger man in an orange shawl stands at the left, and a woman in a teal top watches with hands raised. On the right a white-draped tray holds rudraksha malas, a sealed envelope, booklets and a bowl of fruit with apples and oranges. Red cushions and a curtain are visible behind. Probable Swamiji appearance cues: long swept-back hair and orange robes, performing the blessing on the seated woman. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures at the edges.2008-03-28March 28 20082008-03-28A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, leaning forward to place a hand on the head of a woman seated in a wheelchair. The woman wears a red kurta with a patterned shawl and dark-rimmed glasses. Around them stand men in white kurtas, one in an orange shawl holding a paper, and a younger man in white with an orange shawl and mala. An elderly woman in a teal blouse with gold bangles is at left, and a tray with fruit, rudraksha beads, a small bowl and printed cards sits at right. The orange-robed figure appears to be giving healing blessings, and the setting resembles an indoor hall with a red curtain. a person is visible in orange with long swept hair and rudraksha mala.2008-03-28A crowded indoor healing session with devotees gathered around a seated woman in a red top and gold necklace on a chair with a green cushion. A woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange garment leans in and places her hands on the seated woman's head, as in a blessing. Nearby, a man in white with an orange shawl stands behind them, and a young man in white with an orange scarf watches. A tray of fruit and offerings sits at the right edge beside a table of packets, and a red curtain hangs behind. Several onlookers in white shirts and dhotis stand around, some with glasses. The scene resembles a blessing or healing line.2008-03-28Photo of a crowded devotional gathering in an indoor hall with white draped tables. A man with long dark swept-back hair and an orange sleeveless top stands at right, reaching out his hand toward the head of a seated woman in a pink and white sari. Behind him a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a small stack of papers. Nearby, a man in an orange robe and a woman in a white sari stand. On the foreground table sit a tray of rudraksha malas, a plate of fruit and flower garlands, and a folded blue cloth. Surrounding devotees in white kurtas, green and white saris, and a braided woman in white stand close together. The probable identity cue is the orange clothing and long hair of the man giving blessings, consistent with the page's a person reference, and the scene reads as darshan with blessings.2008-03-26A photograph of a healing blessing session in a hall. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron garment stands at right, placing a hand on the head of a man in white who bows forward with his head lowered. Beside him, a bald, bespectacled man in orange robes with a white paper stands by. A woman in a maroon sari with gold bangles kneels at left with palms pressed together in prayer, and a child is partly visible at the lower left. Behind them, a line of white-clad devotees waits. Offerings and small books sit on a white-draped table at right. The appearance of the orange-robed figure with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing is a probable match for Swamiji, shown performing a blessing.2008-03-28March 26 20082008-03-26Photograph of a crowded indoor event hall with white canopy and red curtain backdrop. A man in white kurta is greeted with clasped hands by a woman in orange sleeveless top and white pants at a seated table laden with fruit, a tray of offerings and a basket of flowers. Behind them a man in orange robe stands near a woman in orange-and-yellow shawl. A blonde woman in yellow shawl stands at right edge. Several people in white and orange move through the background, and a camera tripod stands at left.2008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26March 28 20082008-03-28A seated man in an orange robe with long dark hair sits in front of a large white throne-like chair, extending his hand to bless or give a card to a devotee. Devotees in white clothes and orange shawls crowd around him. A woman in white at right holds a silver tray with rudraksha malas, prasad sweets, small cards and booklets. A young man in white with an orange shawl stands behind, and a red curtain and a patterned banner hang at the back. Many people, mostly white-clad devotees, press forward in a hall with white walls.2008-03-28