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A photo of a healing darshan in a hall with a red curtain and a bouquet of pink flowers on a table. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe places a hand on the forehead of a young boy in a red-and-white striped shirt, while another hand touches the boy's cheek. Several devotees in white and orange shawls crowd close, one man in white holding up a small card, and a young woman in a yellow shawl stands behind. Ritual offerings, a rudraksha mala and fruit sit on a tray at lower right. The figure in orange has long, swept-back hair consistent with the a person candidate, though the presentation is not unmistakable, so the identity is left unsure.

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March 23 20082008-03-23A seated man with long dark wavy hair wears an orange sleeveless robe and rudraksha mala, and reaches out to touch the forehead of a seated devotee in a darshan line. Beside him, a monk in orange robes with shaved head and red sash stands behind a table holding a tray of papers and books. Other devotees in white kurtas, orange shawls and saris, including a woman in pink with a flower garland, sit or kneel around them in a hall with red curtains, a fan and a trident symbol on the wall. a person appearance is probable for the long-haired seated figure in orange with rudraksha mala, given long swept hair and saffron robes, but identity is uncertain.2008-03-23A photograph of a darshan line inside an indoor hall at Adi Kailaasa. A long-haired man in a saffron sleeveless top with a red tilak on his forehead is at the right, reaching down with one hand toward a seated devotee's head and holding a small paper in the other. Beside him a saffron-robed monk with a shaved head and rudraksha mala stands in the middle, holding a green bottle. A woman in white with a yellow shawl stands behind a table covered with a white cloth, flowers, and small offerings. Several men in white shirts with mala beads line up at left, one holding a card and another with folded hands. Background includes a standing fan and a seated monk in saffron.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling person in a white shirt during a blessing. Swamiji (probable) is shown in this appearance-based label because of the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues, and the page says he presided over a Sarva Darshan at Adi Kailaasa. Around them, a man in an orange shawl holds a card, a bald young man in an orange robe with a red shawl and beads stands behind, and an older man in a white shirt watches. A standing monk in orange robes stands at the top, and several children sit in the foreground. Stacks of printed booklets sit on a table at the lower right, and a white fan and red curtain are in the background.2008-03-23A photograph of a darshan or healing blessing in a hall with maroon drapes. A long-haired man in an orange saffron wrap and orange garment sits at right, placing his right hand on the head of a seated young man in a checked shirt. Nearby, an older man with grey hair, white clothes and a rudraksha mala holds currency notes toward the saffron-clad figure, and a younger man in an orange shawl stands beside him. Behind them a white-clad woman with a red bindi stands near a table of flowers, fruit and offerings, and an orange-robed figure sits further back. The seated figure with the swept-back hair shows distinctive saffron clothing and a long-hair presentation, which are candidate cues; the identification is uncertain, so this is described by role.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead places his right hand on the head of a woman with flowers in her hair, bending forward while holding a small white card. He wears dark brown and red beaded necklaces and a bangle on his wrist. Around him, devotees in white shirts and orange garments hold up slips of paper and cards, and a man in an orange shawl stands behind them. On the right, a white-draped seat with a trishul-topped ornament and a table with books and photographs suggests a darshan or blessing session. A fan and a red curtain are visible in the background.2008-03-23A photograph of a healing or blessing session in a hall with a white cushioned seat. A man in an orange saffron robe with a bare upper body and hair tied back places his right hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt who bows forward. Beside them a man in white clothes with an orange shawl looks on, a woman in a white and yellow sari stands behind, and a woman with dark hair is partly visible at the bottom left. A small rudraksha-style garland and a red and white vibhuti-like offering sit on a table with fruit, pink roses and prayer cards. The orange-robed figure is not identifiable by appearance alone, so the role is described as a sannyasi giving blessing. Behind them hang a red curtain and a trident emblem on the wall.2008-03-23A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala places his hand on the head of a young boy in a maroon shirt during a healing blessing session. Around them a crowd of devotees, mostly in white and orange clothes, sit or stand close, some holding up slips or papers. In the foreground, a white-draped table holds offerings including a plate of sweets, fruit, flower garlands, framed pictures and printed booklets. A bald man in white with an orange shawl stands at the upper right, and a fan and a red curtain appear in the background.2008-03-27A photograph of a healing darshan session at an indoor hall. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl, seated on a white cushion at right, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling woman with folded hands, who wears a green-and-red sari and flower garland. Behind him stand a saffron-robed young man with red-bordered cloth and a shaved head, another orange-robed attendant holding a tray, and a man in a red shirt. On the left, a man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala holds a small paper slip near the woman's head. A trident is visible at right, and a fan and onlookers appear in the background. The appearance-based label is a person seated in the centre-right, identified by long swept hair, orange clothing and the seated role of giving blessings.2008-03-23