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Photo of a seated figure in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair and a white-and-red forehead mark, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling older man in a white shirt with grey hair, who has his palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, two young men in orange robes with red shawls stand, and a white-clad attendant wearing a rudraksha mala and ID badge is at left. On the white-draped seat lies a tray of ritual items, including rudraksha beads, a small digital clock and folded cloth. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment; the seated figure is Swamiji (probable), identified by long hair, orange robes and a ceremonial setting while being honoured.

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March 13 20082008-03-13March 22 20082008-03-22A seated man in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl with long dark hair places his right hand on the head of a shaved-headed man in a white shirt and white dhoti, who has his hands folded at his chest and wears a black rudraksha-style mala. A man in a white shirt with a badge and a white-shirted helper hold a paper or card near them. An orange-robed attendant stands behind, and a woman in the foreground watches. Behind them are a white altar draped in cloth with a small tray of offerings, a red curtain, and a trident-topped object at the right edge. Printed booklets lie in the lower right. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept hair and orange robes, a person cue, while the blessing is a healing or initiation-style darshan.2008-03-23March 12 20082008-03-12A photograph inside a hall where a man in a saffron-orange wrap with long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala across his chest is seated on a white-draped bed or dais, reaching out to take a notebook from a devotee. Swamiji (probable) on the basis of the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, with the page indicating his presence. Beside him a shaved-headed monk in orange robes stands with a tilak, and a young man in orange stoles stands behind holding a tray with prasad and books. A man in white kurta leans in front, a woman in a pink top sits at the lower left, and a digital clock reads 9:14. A white table holds rudraksha malas, sacred offerings and a folded blue cloth, with a fan and flower arrangement behind.2008-03-12A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a swept-back long hairstyle rests his palm on the head of a kneeling man in a pink and white checked shirt and wristwatch, who bows with hands pressed together. A man in white shirt and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands behind, holding a white tray with fruit, sweets, money and offerings. A digital clock shows 9:18 on a white table, and a red curtain hangs in the background. A man in beige shirt with a rudraksha mala and ID badge stands at left. The scene resembles a blessing darshan.2008-03-12A photograph of a healing darshan in progress. A man in orange sleeveless robes with long dark hair tied back in a knot places his right hand on the crown of a seated older man with greying hair and a moustache, who wears a pale blue collared shirt and bows his head. Behind them a young man in orange robes with a red tilak on his forehead sits watching, and a standing man in white clothes wears a rudraksha mala. A digital clock showing 10:14 is visible at the lower centre. Orange cloth and white garments dominate the scene against a dark red curtain.2008-03-20Photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a white vibhuti line on the forehead, placing a hand on the head of a man bowing low in white clothes. A woman in a striped cream and gold sari bends forward with a red hair ribbon and white flower. A shaved-headed young sannyasi in orange with red sash sits nearby looking down, and a boy in a striped polo watches. Brass items, rudraksha beads, dried leaves and stacks of paper slips lie on a white-draped table, and a small sheet is held in the foreground. The setting is a seated congregation hall with white chairs and red drapes. a person: the saffron-robed figure with long hair and vibhuti is seated, blessing a devotee, consistent with darshan.2008-03-13Indoor darshan scene in a hall with red curtains and a wall fan. A long-haired man in orange clothing and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor and places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light blue striped shirt, who presses his palms together in prayer. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with long swept-back hair, orange garment and rudraksha mala. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes stands, and another man in red shirt is visible at top. Several onlookers in white and light clothing crowd the edges, and a kneeling man on the left holds up a small card. Offerings and printed booklets lie on a cloth in front.2008-03-23March 15 20082008-03-15A seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red tilak and a red bindi on the forehead rests one hand on the head of a kneeling grey-haired man in a white shirt, who clasps the figure's other hand in devotion. The seated figure, on a white cushioned seat with a rudraksha mala and small packets on a tray in front, appears to be Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing. Behind them, saffron-robed attendants stand and a man in a red-checked shirt leans in with his hand on his chest. A digital clock reads 9:39 beside the seat, and a man with a purple painted face stands at the left.2008-03-13March 13 20082008-03-13