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A photograph of a darshan moment in an ashram hall with pillars draped in orange, yellow and maroon fabric. A central figure wearing a light cream turban, a saffron-orange garment, multiple rudraksha and bead malas and beaded bracelets places his hand on the head of a devotee who bows his head. Around him, several men in white shirts and light collared shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a red-and-gold sash holds a red box of offerings and a book. Another attendee in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl stands behind. Framed pictures hang on the wall in the background. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the crowd and framing.

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April 17 20122012-04-17A photograph at a temple-style hall where a line of devotees stands behind metal stanchions and chains. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a cream turban, with long hair, rudraksha malas and gold-toned beads, holds up a folded white paper while another saffron-clad attendant beside him holds a red tray. A shaved-headed man in orange cloth stands behind them, and a devotee in a white shirt presses his palms together in greeting. Orange and maroon striped drapes with decorative panels hang in the background. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the figure in the turban, identified by his long hair, cream turban, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, here presenting a paper to devotees during darshan-style interaction.2012-04-17April 17 20122012-04-17March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph inside a room with pink walls and hanging orange and red decorations. A bald older man in a brown kurta with a red beaded mala and folded hands bows his head while a younger man in a beige turban and orange shawl, wearing a long red bead garland with gold accents and gold bangles, places both hands on his head in a blessing gesture. Other men stand around, including one in white and one in a dark shirt looking on. The turbaned man wears a red bead garland and gold bangles, and the outer edge of a figure in orange clothing is visible at right.2012-04-21March 28 20082008-03-28A healing blessing at an indoor event hall with a red curtain behind. A man in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, hair tied back, places his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows forward. A young man in white with an orange shawl and a red tilak on his forehead holds up a printed card. Behind them a crowd of older men in shirts watches. The orange-clad figure's appearance is a candidate for the page's subject, but the cues are limited, so the identity is uncertain.2008-03-28April 17 20122012-04-17A photograph of a healing darshan session in an indoor hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing with a sleeveless top leans forward and places his right hand on the head of a woman with dark hair, eyes closed. a person: the long, loose hair, saffron-orange clothing and sitting position in a blessing role match this figure, and he is the central figure performing the blessing. Behind him, a monk in orange robes with a red sash stands, and a younger shaven-headed monk in orange holds a tray with small items and a mala. A man in a red shirt stands at the back, and a man in a white shirt holds a paper slip near the woman. Flower garlands are visible at the lower left. Several other devotees surround the blessing.2008-03-23A photograph of a healing blessing session in a hall with red curtains behind. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless wrap sits on the right, his right hand raised and resting on the head of a seated devotee in a red-and-white striped shirt, who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them a shaved-headed young man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala looks down at a small book, and a man in an orange wrap sits at the left edge. A silver plate sits near the lower right. a person (long swept-back hair, orange clothing, rudraksha mala cues) is giving healing and blessings to devotees.2008-03-26April 22 20122012-04-22A photo of a darshan line in a temple-like hall with red and gold hangings. In the centre, a smiling man in a saffron dhoti and shawl with a cream-coloured turban, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, extends his hand over an open red tray of rudraksha beads and small items. Facing him, an orange-robed, bare-chested attendant holds the tray while devotees in white shirts, khaki and striped clothes stand with palms pressed together, and a child in a red top is held at left. a person is the central figure, distributing blessed items during a darshan; the attendant and devotees are visible physical people.2012-04-17