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A seated man with long dark hair and a red kumkum mark on his forehead wears an orange saffron wrap and sits on a cushioned seat, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a bowed devotee. Two devotees in white and a woman in a light blue floral kurta bend forward, the woman holding a yellow fruit or offering in her hands. Behind them a standing man in white wears a rudraksha mala and a young man in orange stands near a white-draped table with a small fan at the left edge. The person seated in orange is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified only by his long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala; this is a photo of a blessing or darshan moment in an indoor hall.

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March 28 20082008-03-28March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a seated figure in a flowing orange-saffron robe and orange sleeveless top, with long dark swept-back hair, placing both hands on the head of a man in a white shirt during a blessing. Nearby a woman in a blue sari with a long braid sits in front, and a bald man in white with an orange shawl leans in. Behind them are standing devotees, some in orange shawls and white shirts, and a young man in an orange shawl. On the white-draped table in front are rudraksha malas, a small framed photograph, printed cards, a silver container and a tray of sweets. Red curtains and a white chair form the backdrop. The figure shows distinctive saffron clothing and long hair, so the appearance-based label applies: Swamiji (probable), giving a healing blessing in person. Approximately 10 to 15 people are visible.2008-03-28A seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala extends a hand toward the head of a seated man in an orange-and-white checked shirt, who sits beside a young girl with a flower in her hair. Behind them, a person in orange cloth stands near a table with printed material, and other people in pink and red shirts lean in at the left. The figure has long swept-back hair and a bindi-like red mark on the forehead; the presentation cues (saffron robe, long hair, rudraksha mala) are consistent with Swamiji (probable), shown giving a blessing or healing touch to a devotee during a darshan-style gathering.2008-03-23A seated man in orange robes with long dark swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala, and bare feet places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white clothes, who covers his face with both hands. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange shawl and a standing young man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala watch, with a table of flowers and cards nearby. Beside them a seated woman in a yellow-and-cream dress and a braided plait faces away, and a standing man in a striped shirt holds up a card. A white table fan, a red curtain and a small plant complete the indoor hall setting, consistent with a healing darshan.2008-03-22A photo of a blessing or initiation moment at an indoor event. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless robe sits on the right and places both hands on the heads of two devotees who are bowed before him. One devotee is a man in glasses and a white shirt; the other is a woman in a cream sari with a hair clip, hands pressed together in anjali. Behind them, a man in orange with a red stole stands, and a man in white with a yellow shawl appears at the top right. An older man in a cream kurta with a red tilak stands at the left. A white tray holding bundled money and a small golden object sits beside them, with booklets at the lower right. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair and orange robe) is giving blessings to devotees.2008-03-13March 22 20082008-03-22A photograph of an evening gathering under a tent or pavilion with bright lights. A seated figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with long curly dark hair and a row of rudraksha-style beads places one hand on the head of a man kneeling in front. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis stands and watches, and a woman with a red bindi and gold necklace presses her palms together at left. A man in a white shirt wears a dark bead mala. The orange-clad figure is presented as a person by appearance cues including the orange turban, long hair and saffron robe, in a blessing role. The crowd appears to number about 21-100 people.2008-05-09March 22 20082008-03-22March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of an indoor initiation or darshan scene. A figure seated on a white-covered chair wears a sleeveless saffron/orange robe, has long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, and places one hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. Visible cues include long hair and saffron clothing, supporting a probable identification as Swamiji (probable). Around him, a young man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala kneels with palms joined, a woman in a white sari with a long braid bows forward with joined hands, and another devotee's hand appears at the lower edge. Standing behind them, two attendants wear white kurtas with saffron shawls and rudraksha malas; one holds a silver tray with flowers, a cloth and offerings. A red floral arrangement, a trident-shaped stand and a standing fan are visible in the background.2008-03-22